This exquisite Art Deco serigraph showcases Erté’s masterfully ornate, theatrical graphic style. The composition features a grand architectural fountain or tower design set against a stark, deep black background. At the base of the structure, two heavily patterned caryatid figures in gold tones support a large canopy of vibrant purple flowers illuminated by glowing gold light accents. Streams of fine vertical silver lines cascade downwards like water droplets, culminating at the pinnacle with a stylized, crowned figure standing in poise. This limited edition piece features highly intricate gold and silver metallic foil embossing that provides a brilliant, reflective dimensionality. The print is hand-signed by the artist in white pencil in the lower right margin and hand-numbered in Roman numerals in the lower left margin. The work is professionally housed in a classic high-gloss black frame paired with a deep black mat and a matching gold inner accent lip.

Specifications

• Artist: Erté (Romain de Tirtoff, Russia/France, 1892-1990)

• Title: La Fontaine (The Fountain)

• Medium: Embossed serigraph with gold and silver metallic foil on paper

• Edition: Limited Edition; hand-numbered CXVI/CL (116/150)

• Signature: Hand-signed in white pencil lower right

• Specs (Dimensions): 38.5 x 55 inches (Frame size)

Erte Romain de Tirtoff Russian French artist Art Deco master La Fontaine The Fountain caryatids architectural design tower cascade waterfall gold foil silver foil metallic embossing purple flowers glowing lights theatrical costume illustration limited edition print serigraph hand signed roman numerals custom framing black mat luxury fine art gallery inventory estate auction ready logistics.