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Art Deco Original Costume Design Crystal Headdress Gouache Painting signed Erté

Creator: Erté
Offered by: High Style Deco

Description
This captivating original gouache painting, signed by the iconic Art Deco artist Erté, features a stunning headdress design that exemplifies his unparalleled vision and creative sophistication. Intricately detailed, the composition highlights Erté’s mastery in blending theatrical elegance with bold graphic artistry, creating a timeless expression of glamour and innovation.

Executed with impeccable precision, this concept design served as a preliminary sketch for one of Erté’s renowned couture or stage designs. Its meticulous lines and richly colored gouache work capture the essence of the Art Deco movement, which celebrates geometric forms, opulence, and a sense of modernity.

A must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of Erté’s legendary work, this piece is a true testament to the artist’s enduring legacy and ability to create wearable art that transcends time. Fitted in a Custom Gallery Frame.

Frame - Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm) x Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm) x Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
Sheet - Height: 4.25" x Width: 3"

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Paint.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1930
Styles / Movements:	Modernism
Incollect Reference #:	801758

Dimensions

W.	10.5 in;	H.	12.5 in;	D.	1.25 in;
W.	26.67 cm;	H.	31.75 cm;	D.	3.18 cm;

Message from Seller:

High Style Deco was opened in 2004 by Howard Williams, starting out primarily featuring Art Deco furniture, lighting, art and accessories then expanding to include the best of Mid-Century items—resulting in a collection that represents the best of the 20th Century. In November 2012, High Style Deco relocated to a new six thousand square foot space that showcases their American and European inventory. NYC Location: 27 W 20TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10011 p: 212.647.0035 e: INFO@HIGHSTYLEDECO.COM

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