$2,252
Romain de Tirtoff, called Erté (Russian, 1892-1990) Costume Design: Dancer in Red and Black Signed "Erté" l. r. Gouache and ink on paper, sight size 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (31.5 x 24.2 cm), framed. Condition: Mild toning, subtle handling creases, not examined out of frame. Sheet size 14 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (37.5 x 27.0 cm). Toning and handling creases, mild acid burn at edges, small tear to margin l.l. measuring 0.5 cm, sheet hinged to window mat at top in two places. Inscribed on the reverse in various hands, "...robe...Colette/...Rivey" in pencil u.l., "Louis XIV/1933" in pencil c.l., "15179" within a circle center, and ""...8119/Favorite" in ink in center. Also stamped faintly in Italian.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-09-09