{"product_id":"erte-bronze-globe","title":"\"The Globe\" by Erté","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-short\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabulous limited edition cold painted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Art Deco Sculptures - Antique Sculptures\" href=\"https:\/\/hickmet.myshopify.com\/collections\/art-deco\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArt Deco bronze\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003efigure of a beautiful woman holding aloft a luminous globe, signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Erte - artist - Hickmet Fine Arts\" href=\"https:\/\/hickmet.myshopify.com\/collections\/vendors?q=ERT%C3%89\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eErté,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003enumbered 176\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\/350,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003edated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e1984 \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand with foundry mark for \u003cem\u003eMeisner\/ Fine Art Acquisitions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Erté's own words: \"A beautiful woman holds aloft a luminous globe. This is a three-dimensional version of a cover design I did for \u003cem\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/em\u003e, entitled \"Fireflies\". The Globe was supposed to be of crystal and full of these fascinating creatures of the light. This image was inspired by the clouds of fireflies that I observed at night in May when I lived in Monte Carlo. Since I prefer to work during quiet hours of the night, the fireflies were a welcome addition to my surroundings - beautiful and soundless.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSorry, this item has been sold. If you would like information about similar items please contact us on 07971850405 or make an enquiry via \u003ca href=\"mailto:david@hickmet.com?Subject=Out%20Of%20Stock\" target=\"_top\"\u003eemail here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:                                       58 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:                                        31 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth:                                        16 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca:                                          1984\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoundry:                                      Meisner\/ Fine Art Acquisitions\u003ca rel=\"tag\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials:                                    Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Ref:                                    Erté Sculpture by Erté \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePage No:                                      145\/6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU:                                              9523\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErté (Russian, 1892–1990)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eborn Romain de Tirtoff in St Petersburg, was one of the most influential artists of the Art Deco movement, renowned for his elegant, highly stylised imagery spanning fashion, illustration, theatre design, and sculpture. After relocating to Paris in 1912, he became closely associated with leading couturiers and achieved international acclaim through his long-standing collaboration with \u003cem\u003eHarper’s Bazaar\u003c\/em\u003e, producing over 200 covers that defined the glamour of the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough celebrated initially as a graphic artist, Erté’s later career saw a remarkable revival, particularly from the 1960s onward, when he began creating limited edition sculptures. These bronzes, often produced in collaboration with prestigious foundries such as Fine Art Acquisitions and Tallix Foundry, translated his iconic two-dimensional designs into three-dimensional form. His sculptural works retained the flowing lines, elongated figures, and ornamental detail that defined his illustrations, often featuring elegantly posed female figures adorned in intricate costumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErté’s bronzes are notable for their luxurious surface treatments, including rich patinas, gilt detailing, and the incorporation of enamel or cold-painted elements. Works such as \u003cem\u003eSymphony in Black\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Three Graces\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHer Secret Admirers\u003c\/em\u003e exemplify his ability to combine narrative, movement, and decorative refinement. Each edition was carefully controlled, enhancing both artistic integrity and collectability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sculptures embody the essence of Art Deco sophistication—graceful, theatrical, and meticulously crafted. Today, Erté’s limited edition bronzes remain highly sought after, representing the culmination of his artistic vision and a seamless fusion of illustration and sculpture that continues to captivate collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eErté’s words\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e” In fashion- creating forms for living people-in the design of furniture, in the design of theatrical settings and costumes, in the design of jewellery, one is functioning in three dimensions, and all this work in the round can be considered sculptural. In this sense, my theatrical settings are large environmental sculptures. I have never made a drawing for a dress or a costume without first having a fully developed idea of it in the round. In fact, before I start a design every detail has to be ripe in my mind, and I execute it without any deviation,because the conception has become a living reality deep in my creative psyche. When I design an evening dress, for example, I assemble a woman in full costume inside my head, swirling in her gown, showing every fold, seam and hem.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo view our selection of Erté figures please click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Erte - artist - Hickmet Fine Arts\" href=\"https:\/\/hickmet.myshopify.com\/collections\/vendors?q=ERT%C3%89\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOLD ITEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136277168364,"sku":"9523","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2614\/8594\/files\/Globe.jpg?v=1767978292","url":"https:\/\/hickmet.com\/products\/erte-bronze-globe","provider":"Hickmet Fine Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}