$1,700
Erte (Russian/French, 1892-1990, born Romain de Tirtoff ), "Fantasy"-1985, patinated cast bronze vase, incised signature on side of vase, lower edge stamped with limited edition "74/275", date "1985" and foundry "CON-KER" with additional pictorial mark. Heavy patinated bronze table vase with cylindrical body decorated with groups of men in top hats in border along top against three elegant female figures portrayed in relief wearing blue, green and partial gilt long draped gowns standing on a woven border above circular foot. Overall approximate height 14", diameter of top 5.6". Provenance: Acquired from Minotaur Fine Arts, Ltd. in Las Vegas, Nevada by Mrs. Marsha Castelli of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1990. Note: Accompanied with certificate of authenticity from Minotaur Fine Arts, Ltd. in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-03-05
