Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)

1892 - 1990

Chang-Ti

gouache heightened with metallic paint on paper

signed Erté on the lower right corner, numbered and titled N°21. / Chang-Ti and stamped ERTÉ / Romain de Tirtoff / 9, RUE DE CIVRY, PARIS on the reverse

28.1 by 36.1cm., 11 by 14¼ in.

This lot was a gift from Sir Elton John to Freddie Mercury. In accordance with Mary Austin’s wishes, 100% of the hammer price achieved for this lot will be donated to The Elton John Aids Foundation.