Stunning cold-painted cast bronze of "Alphabet Lady" by Art Deco master Erte (Romain de Tirtoff). This statue embodies Post-WWI Modernist era with the elegant style that Erte imbued in his choice of fashion, colors, poses, and elongated female forms. The female model wears a gold long dress and holds her flowing cape with extended arms. On the base, the letters R, T. phonetically spell the artist's pseudonym. This is a splendid example of Erte's mastery in polychrome statues. Carved signature on lower back: Erte. Carved on the lower left: 1990, Chalk & Vermillion and Sevenarts, 366/375. Includes foundry stamp.
Artist: Romain de Tirtoff Erte (Russian/French, 1892-1990)
Issued: 1990
Dimensions: 10"L x 7"W x 19"H
Edition Number: 366 of 375 Country of Origin: Russia/France
Stunning cold-painted cast bronze of "Alphabet Lady" by Art Deco master Erte (Romain de Tirtoff). This statue embodies Post-WWI Modernist era with the elegant style that Erte imbued in his choice of fashion, colors, poses, and elongated female forms. The female model wears a gold long dress and holds her flowing cape with extended arms. On the base, the letters R, T. phonetically spell the artist's pseudonym. This is a splendid example of Erte's mastery in polychrome statues. Carved signature on lower back: Erte. Carved on the lower left: 1990, Chalk & Vermillion and Sevenarts, 366/375. Includes foundry stamp.
Artist: Romain de Tirtoff Erte (Russian/French, 1892-1990)
Issued: 1990
Dimensions: 10"L x 7"W x 19"H
Edition Number: 366 of 375 Country of Origin: Russia/France
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