$4,200
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russia & France, 1892-1990). From the "Glamour in Bronze†series Art Deco bronze sculpture entitled "Daydreams†with cold painted bronze with 23 Carat yellow gold leaf, red and gold patinas, gold link chain and polished embellishments. This bronze depicts a elegant female figure lying propped up on her elbows relaxed, smoking a golden opium pipe while exposing her torso adorned with gold multi link chains which fall down the small of her back, then connect to a golden blanket draped over her legs, as she rests on a bed table with golden supports, figural robed men wearing Chinese masks. Signed and numbered 271/375. Height 17.5", width 14.5", depth 6".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-11-15