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Erte Gouache 1923 "Folies Bergere" Multiple Figures

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:14,000.00 USD Estimated At:28,000.00 - 35,000.00 USD
Erte Gouache 1923  Folies Bergere  Multiple Figures
This early Erte gouache,1923, is unusual in that there are three ballet figures. This is unusual for two reasons, one of which is that two of the dancers are males, when most of Erte's subjects are females, and the other is that he mainly works with one figure per Gouache, making this one very rare. It was probably done for a ballet theater scene. It is entitled "Folies Bergere", an original which measures 14.5" by 10" with a nice gold frame. It is unique and comes from a local estate. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is guaranteed to be original and unique. --- Original Gouache - Title: Folies Bergere - Year: 1923 - Signed: Erte, Bottom right - Image size: 14.5" x 10" - Image size with mat: 18"x14" - Frame size: 22.5" x 18" - Condition: Excellent - Certificate of Authenticity --- The astonishingly creative, prolific and long-lived artist known to the world as Erté (Russia, 1892- 1990), literally defined chic in the last century. A brilliant fashion illustrator turned dynamic theatrical designer turned wildly successful graphic artist turned critically acclaimed sculptor, Erté's work is flamboyant, sensual, witty, fantastic and highly collectible. --- An excellent addition to any collection!