ERTE bronze sculpture signed and numbered “sea artic”

$6000 Signature: 'Erté' signature stamp Dimensions: 29 x 14 x 10" Erté The Last Works Literature: Lee, M. Erté: The Last Works. Dutton Studio Books, 1991. pg. 134. "Arctic Sea" is a bronze sculpture created by Erté. From the edition of 140, the bronze is stamped with the artists signature. The sculptures dimensions are 29 x 14 x 10". "Arctic Sea" is based on a costume design from a 1925 George White's "Scandals" scene of the same name. The image was first used for a serigraph of this title. The bronze sculpture/casting medium and process is, and has always played, a fascinating part in the history of art, admired by civilization for thousands of years and continuously developed with modern technology. Erté sculpture exemplifies the timeless beauty of this intriguing art form and manifests the artist’s personal unique flair in every bronze creation. Erté (1892–1990), widely regarded as the “Father of Art Deco,” brought glamour and refinement to fashion, stage, film, and design. After moving to Paris at 20, he worked with couturier Paul Poiret before launching an extraordinary career as illustrator, designer, and artist. His iconic Harper’s Bazar covers defined Deco elegance, while his theatrical costumes and Hollywood sets elevated modern spectacle. Rediscovered in the 1960s, Erté saw The Metropolitan Museum of Art acquire an entire exhibition of his gouaches in 1967, cementing his place in the canon. From the 1970s onward, he expanded into limited-edition serigraphs and bronze sculpture—innovative works often incorporating embossing, metallic foil, and dramatic grounds. Today, his creations are held in major museums worldwide and remain highly sought-after, celebrated for their timeless synthesis of geometry, luxury, and theatrical flair.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Color

Silver

Type

Statue