Elegance by the Sea (After Erte Style)
Reverse glass painting or mixed media print on glass in a black frame • In the manner of Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) / Contemporary decorative artist
Style & Movement
Art Deco Revival / Pop Art Decorative
Medium & Technique
Reverse glass painting/serigraphy with opaque pigments and metallic touches, executed with clean graphic lines
Creation Period
Late 20th century (circa 1970s - 1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Horizontal landscape format, approximately 36 x 48 inches
Subject Description
An elegant Art Deco-styled scene featuring a fashionable couple embracing on a terrace overlooking a tropical coastal landscape. Elements include a vintage luxury automobile grille (resembling a Rolls-Royce), stylized palm trees, a cruise ship on the water, and geometric architectural forms.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The surface appears intact with vibrant colors, though viewed in a domestic environment under indirect light; minor wear to the frame possible.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $600
Auction Estimate
$200 - $400
Provenance History
Acquired through the secondary art market or standard commercial art galleries specializing in Art Deco revival prints and decor.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the 1970s and 1980s Art Deco revival movement, heavily influenced by the fashion illustration and graphic style of Romain de Tirtoff (Erté) and commercial interior design trends of the period.
Notable Features
Striking high-contrast black, red, and turquoise color palette with strong graphic silhouettes characteristic of 1920s glamour re-imagined in a late 20th-century decorative format.
Condition Issues
No major structural damage or fading apparent from the visual inspection, standard potential for dust accumulation behind the glass or minor frame scuffs.
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct sunlight to prevent potential pigment degradation. Clean the glass surface gently with a non-ammonia glass cleaner applied to a microfiber cloth.