09-21-201809-21-2018
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3140BBoston
September 21, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Romain De Tirtoff, called Erté (Russian, 1892-1990) Lady in Yellow

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$984$800
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 3140BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 21, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Romain De Tirtoff, called Erté (Russian, 1892-1990)

Lady in Yellow
Signed "Erté" l.r., stamped and inscribed "Composition originale/Erté/N. 4·383/1938/6 Sheila Huntley" on the reverse.
Gouache, pencil, and ink on paper, 14 3/16 x 10 1/8 in. (36.0 x 27.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Hinged to window mat with tape to three places along the upper edge on the reverse, toning, mat burn, foxing, staining l.r., crease and small tear c.r., pinhole u.l., scattered handling creases.
Provenance: The collection of Frank and Dorothy Shear of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Estimate $800-1,200


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Keywords

Romain De Tirtoff, Dorothy Shear, Frank Shear, St. Paul