"Bird in a Gilded Cage", an embossed limited edition serigraph hand signed and numbered in pencil 248/300 by Erte, based on an Erte illustration for Richard Le Gallienne novel, “There Was a Ship", serialized in Harper's Bazaar in 1929. Two "birds" appear in this image: one a regal cock with a red plume, the other a mysterious princess, draped in flowing, violet silk. Professionally framed. In frame 38"x50"x 1". Weight 14 pds. PROVENANCE: A Private Charleston SC Estate. Erte was born Romain de Tirtoff in St. Petersburg, Russia on November 23rd, 1892 and was raised amidst Russia's social elite. At the age of five he created an evening gown for his mother and managed to persuade the adults to craft it, they were astounded by the results. In 1912, Romain left St. Petersburg for Paris at the age of nineteen with the aim of becoming an artist. After working with Paul " Le Magnifique" Poiret on several theatrical productions Romain, still under the pseudonym of Erte, began to work more independently. He hand-crafted original costume and fashion designs for many of the most renowned actresses, including Joan Crawford, Lillian Gish, Marion Davies, Anna Pavlova, Norma Shearer, and others. His masterpieces for the stage included extravagant production designs at venues such as New Yorks Radio City Music Hall, the Casino de Paris, and the Paris Opera. In 1915 he began his long professional relationship with Harper's Bazaar and created 240 covers for the esteemed magazine. For 6 months in 1916, Erte simultaneously worked with Vogue as well. As a result of his highly publicized success, Erte would later be called the father of the Art Deco movement. NO IN HOUSE SHIPPING. PROVENANCE: A Private Charleston SC Estate. Pickup only or Shipping on this item offered through UPS (843) 203-3466 store7194@theupsstore.com , Pak Mail 843-849-0310 - info@charlestonshipping.com , Please contact one of them or your own choice of shipper directly.

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