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Erte, Costume Design for Ballet Russe Original Signed Art Deco Gouache Painting

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Start price: $700

Estimated price: $800 - $1,200

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Description

Keywords: Art Deco design, ballet costume study, theatrical design, stage costume, fashion illustration, gouache on paper, gold pencil, Russian ballet, early 20th century, Paris design, theatrical art, performing arts

Summary:
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff, 1892–1990). Original hand signed gouache painting costume design drawing executed in gouache with gold pencil over graphite on paper.

Signed in ink. The drawing relates to a costume design created for a Russian ballet production of Castor and Pollux. An inventory number is noted in the upper right corner. The verso with additional studio annotations and working marks, consistent with an original production design. Born Romain de Tirtoff, Erté (1892–1990) was a Russian-born French artist often dubbed the "Father of Art Deco". Heavily influenced by the exotic, orientalist, and geometric stylings of the early Ballets Russes, his career was defined by theatrical stage and costume design. He frequently designed lavish dance costumes, blending the opulence of Russian ballet with the sleek, modern aesthetic of Art Deco
Measurement: Art: 15 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (38.7 x 26.7 cm.) approx

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Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.