Erté (1892-1990) - L'amour

This splendid work of art is an author’s print signed by Erté, the celebrated master of Art Déco, published by Mirage Editions Inc. in collaboration with the Grosvenor Gallery in London. The work stands out for its refined visual elegance, emblematic of Erté's unique style (pseudonym of Romain de Tirtoff), known for his stylized, sinuous, and enchantingly theatrical female figures.

At the center of the composition, on a metallized gold background that reflects light with a warm, luxurious glow, a female figure rises within a dark circle, edged by stylized clouds in shades of pink, purple, and red. The woman, wrapped in a nearly ethereal and sparkling dress, seems suspended between dream and reality. Her long hair rises into a blazing vortex, becoming almost a decorative element in itself, typical of Erté's graphic sensibility. The design is as elegant as it is symbolic: the pose of the figure, the slender, curved line of the body, and the calibrated use of decoration create an atmosphere of sophisticated sensuality and theatricality. The black background enhances the print’s golden luminosity and amplifies the chromatic contrast.

At the bottom, the name ERTE is clearly visible, rendered in clean, modernist typography that recalls the Art Déco taste for geometry and symmetry. Below, in smaller characters, the print indicates: "Published by Mirage Editions Inc. – 1662 12th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404 – In association with Grosvenor Gallery, London, England". This detail testifies that the work is part of an early series produced for collectors and enthusiasts (also thanks to the iconic golden dress that reflects the light present only in the first series), merging the American taste for high-quality art prints with the European cultural eclecticism represented by the historic London gallery.

This print is not only an example of Erté’s unmistakable aesthetic but also an object of artistic and collecting value. It fuses theatrical elegance, graphic precision, and the sensuality of the female figure into a single image that perfectly embodies the spirit of Art Déco.

Beautiful original period chrome-plated aluminum frame with a mirror-like finish.

Please note that, given its age, the work in question may present small defects, tears, gaps, etc. This should be considered an essential part of it given the passage of time!

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