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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