Rare ERTE FOX NECKLACE 14KT GOLD DIAMOND EMERALD PEARL

Rare ERTE FOX NECKLACE 14KT GOLD DIAMOND EMERALD PEARL
Elegant original vintage Erte designed choker necklace. This rare limited edition piece is 7 of 9 made. Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, you have two Fox's pave' set with round bright high quality diamonds, the eyes are marquise emeralds. Both Fox heads are the clasp and the pendant or center piece of this necklace. The are joined together with multi-strands of beads and gold beads. Measurements of the Fox's are 1 inch wide by 7/8 tall (25mm wide x 22.5mm tall). This necklace would make an impressive addition to any fine collection.
DETAILS:
- TYPE: Limited Edition 7 of 9
- SIZE: 16 inch in length.
- WEIGHT: 46.7 grams
- CONDITION: Excellent.
BACKGROUND:
Erte: Father of Art Deco: Romaine de Tirtoff was born Roman Petrovich Tyrtov in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire, to a distinguished family with roots tracing back to 1548. His father, Pyotr Ivanovich Tyrtov, was a Russian Fleet Admiral. In 1912 Erte, Romain moved to Paris, France, to pursue a career as a designer. This decision was made over strong objections from his father, who wanted Romain to continue the family tradition and become a naval officer. His given name was Romain De Tirtoff, but he adopted the title Erté later as a young man in Paris, after hearing the French pronunciation of his initials, R.T. Romain assumed his pseudonym to avoid disgracing the family. In 1915 he got his first substantial contract with Harper's Bazaar magazine, and went on to an illustrious career that included designing costumes and stage sets. Erte is perhaps most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the Art Deco period in which he worked. Erte is know to have worked in multiple mediums including, fine and decorative art as well as jewelry.
Condition Report: Excellent.