Erte (Romain De Tirtoff) Signed Bronze Sculpture Titled, Love Goddess, #306/375

Gorgeous bronze sculpture by World renowned artist, Erte (Romain De Tirtoff), titled, Love Goddess.

Dated 1988, along with the foundry mark, Chalk and Vermillion and Seven Arts, numbered 306/375, JM Cipher.

The detail in this bronze is exceptional done with cold paint and gilt bronze. The woman is stunning, holding a dove that is attached to a delicate beaded leash. Definitely showcases his Art Deco style he was noted for.  It retails at $21,000.

Measures 20" high x 10" wide x 6" depth and weighs 8 pounds, 13 ounces.

Erte was born Romain de Tirtoff in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892.  At the age of 18 he moved to Paris and used the named Erte, which came from the French pronunciation of his initials R and T.  He was a widely recognized artist in the 1920's for his work with Harper's Bizarre and many other publications and was awarded the title of Officer of Arts and Letters in 1976 and the Medaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris in 1982.  His works are in many museums around the world and he worked right up to the end of his life.

This gorgeous bronze is in wonderful condition. Enjoy!!!