Signed Erte Etched & Enameled Glass Sculpture, Female dancer with serpent
Signed Erte, Large Etched & Enameled Art Deco Design Glass Sculpture, Depicting a Recumbent Female Figure eating grapes clad with diaphanous gown and wrapped with a serpent. fitted to a steel base
Romain Erte De Tirtoff/Erté (Russian/French, 1892-1990), circa 1980's. Etched and enameled glass sculpture of a baccante, on steel base. Signed, Erté and numbered 16/95, lower right. Also marked crystal editions inc. so. san francisco 94080 at base.
Erté is famous for his elegant fashion designs which captured the art deco period in which he worked. His delicate figures and sophisticated designs are instantly recognizable, and his ideas continue to influence fashion into the 21st century. His costumes, program designs, and sets were featured in the many stage performances. In 1925, Louis B. Mayer brought him to hollywood to design sets and costumes for the silent film 'Paris', as well as 'Ben-Hur', among others.
Erté continued working throughout his life, designing for revues, ballets, and operas. He experienced a major rebirth of interest in his work during the 1960's with the art deco revival. when he branched out into the realm of limited edition prints, bronzes, and wearable art.
19 1/2" high x 22" wide. Base - 13 7/8" wide x 5 3/4" deep.
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INVOICING AND HOURS
We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Invoices will be sent out on Wednesday morning after the auction. Pick-up is available by appointment only from Wednesday to Sunday, between 11am-4pm.
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During the Auction, we have a limited number of staff members available at Collective Hudson and will not be able to respond to phone calls or emails. Only one employee is responsible for handling all invoices and preparing items for shipment after the auction. However, we will make every effort to address any post-auction sales or concerns you may have. We kindly request that you carefully review your invoices, as they contain most of the information that people commonly inquire about. Additionally, our terms and conditions also cover many common queries.
SHIPPING
COLLECTive Hudson does not provide any shipping or packing services. Please contact any of the shippers below for quotes:
The Country Postman - 845-677-1076, email: info@countrypostman.com
UPS Kingston NY - 8453364877, email: store4541@theupsstore.com
Gravity Boxes, email: auctions@gravityboxes.com
Meticulous Movers - email: meticulousmovers@live.com, Phone: 845-256-7047
White Glove Paul Bzwadka - 413-320-2653
White Glove Andrew Prial - 518-424-2174
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Condition information is available upon request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is," and COLLECTive Hudson will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting, and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
Condition Report: Very good condition, no chips or breaks.
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Signed Erte, Large Etched & Enameled Art Deco Design Glass Sculpture, Depicting a Recumbent Female Figure eating grapes clad with diaphanous gown and wrapped with a serpent. fitted to a steel base
Romain Erte De Tirtoff/Erté (Russian/French, 1892-1990), circa 1980's. Etched and enameled glass sculpture of a baccante, on steel base. Signed, Erté and numbered 16/95, lower right. Also marked crystal editions inc. so. san francisco 94080 at base.
Erté is famous for his elegant fashion designs which captured the art deco period in which he worked. His delicate figures and sophisticated designs are instantly recognizable, and his ideas continue to influence fashion into the 21st century. His costumes, program designs, and sets were featured in the many stage performances. In 1925, Louis B. Mayer brought him to hollywood to design sets and costumes for the silent film 'Paris', as well as 'Ben-Hur', among others.
Erté continued working throughout his life, designing for revues, ballets, and operas. He experienced a major rebirth of interest in his work during the 1960's with the art deco revival. when he branched out into the realm of limited edition prints, bronzes, and wearable art.
19 1/2" high x 22" wide. Base - 13 7/8" wide x 5 3/4" deep.
PAYMENT
All invoices totaling over $5,000 must be paid via wire transfer. Payments for jewelry, watches, and silver must also be made via wire transfer. Credit card transactions are subject to a 3.1% fee. We do not accept credit card transactions over the phone.
INVOICING AND HOURS
We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Invoices will be sent out on Wednesday morning after the auction. Pick-up is available by appointment only from Wednesday to Sunday, between 11am-4pm.
PLEASE READ
During the Auction, we have a limited number of staff members available at Collective Hudson and will not be able to respond to phone calls or emails. Only one employee is responsible for handling all invoices and preparing items for shipment after the auction. However, we will make every effort to address any post-auction sales or concerns you may have. We kindly request that you carefully review your invoices, as they contain most of the information that people commonly inquire about. Additionally, our terms and conditions also cover many common queries.
SHIPPING
COLLECTive Hudson does not provide any shipping or packing services. Please contact any of the shippers below for quotes:
The Country Postman - 845-677-1076, email: info@countrypostman.com
UPS Kingston NY - 8453364877, email: store4541@theupsstore.com
Gravity Boxes, email: auctions@gravityboxes.com
Meticulous Movers - email: meticulousmovers@live.com, Phone: 845-256-7047
White Glove Paul Bzwadka - 413-320-2653
White Glove Andrew Prial - 518-424-2174
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Condition information is available upon request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is," and COLLECTive Hudson will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting, and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
Condition Report: Very good condition, no chips or breaks.