Romain de Tirtoff, called Erté (Russian/French, 1892-1990) Costume Design for La Star in Pin-Up Girls Revue

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Romain de Tirtoff, called Erté (Russian/French, 1892-1990)

Costume Design for La Star in Pin-Up Girls Revue
Signed "Erté" in gouache l.r., stamped and inscribed "ERTÉ/ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF/
Composition originale/N. 5445/La Star/(3e entrée)" on the reverse.
Gouache, graphite, and ink on loose-leaf paper, sheet size 14 5/8 x 10 5/8 in. (37.2 x 27.0 cm),unframed.
Condition: Tape-hinged to window mat, subtle rippling.

Provenance: Swann Galleries, Performing Art, March 19, 1998, Sale 1785, Lot 198 (1 of 2).
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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