ERTE “Applause” Serigraph on Paper

• Serigraph on paper titled “Applause” by Erte (1892-1990)
• Stunning depiction of a dancer in a flowing dress with applauding hands along the lower border 
• Bright tones of yellow and blue on a vibrant red background 
• White and red border in a sleek off white frame with gold accents 
• Signed at the bottom right corner 
• Numbered 207/300

About the Artist:

Erté (1892-1990) was born Romain de Tirtoff in St. Petersburg, Russia to an admiral father amongst the social elite. He grew up surrounded by the elegant women of his mother’s social circle, fascinated by their fashion and exotic souvenirs of his father’s travels. He left Russia at 19 and headed to Paris to begin his fashion career under the pseudonym Erté, a play on his initials. He designed costumed and designed fashions for renowned actresses and stage productions. In 1915, he began his 20 year partnership with Harper’s Bazaar which cemented his reputation as the Father of Art Deco. The 1940s and 1950s were comparatively obscure for Erté, and his career was revitalized through colorful lithographic prints and sculptures.

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