Erte (1892-1990) Bronze Sculpture, "Aphrodite"

Artists Proof Edition number 23/37. The clay and then the plaster model, the mold and the inital casting were created during the artist's lifetime under his supervision. This edition was approved by him for casting and is not a re-strike or a recasting.
The designs created by Erté during his long and illustrious life influenced not only the world of theatre, film and fashion, but an entire art movement as well. The genius of the artist is evidenced by an enormous body of work that is considered among the most influential and unique of the 20th century. The clay and then the plaster model, the mold and the inital casting were created during the artist's lifetime under his supervision. This edition was approved by him for casting and is not a restrike or a recasting
Size: 18 1/2 in. height x under 15 1/2 in. width