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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Condition Report: Very good condition, no chips or breaks.