ERTE [pseudonym of] Romain de Toroff (1892-1990)
Russian-French artist, designer.
Born Saint Petersburg, Russia, 23 November 1892.
Widely known as Erté , the French pronunciation of his
initials R.T., he was active in many art fields including
fashion, jewelry, graphic arts, costume and set designs
for film, theater, opera, interior décor, and also – late in
life – small sculpture and medallic works. His American
protege, Ira Bruce Reines (q.v.) rendered his designs into
foundry and medallic patterns, as for those listed below.
Died Paris, France, 21 April 1990.
M E D A L S
1989 Woman In My Heart Medal [heart shapped]. .MAco 1989-041
1989 Parrot Medal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAco 1989-238
1989 Seahorse Medal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAco 1989-239
Russian-French artist, designer.
Born Saint Petersburg, Russia, 23 November 1892.
Widely known as Erté , the French pronunciation of his
initials R.T., he was active in many art fields including
fashion, jewelry, graphic arts, costume and set designs
for film, theater, opera, interior décor, and also – late in
life – small sculpture and medallic works. His American
protege, Ira Bruce Reines (q.v.) rendered his designs into
foundry and medallic patterns, as for those listed below.
Died Paris, France, 21 April 1990.
M E D A L S
1989 Woman In My Heart Medal [heart shapped]. .MAco 1989-041
1989 Parrot Medal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAco 1989-238
1989 Seahorse Medal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAco 1989-239