Erte Sculpture by Marshall Lee (1986) is a sumptuous celebration of Erte (Romain de Tirtoff)’s foray into three-dimensional art, capturing the same opulent elegance that defined his iconic Art Deco illustrations and fashion designs. This monograph highlights Erte’s late-career shift to bronze and resin sculptures, featuring lavish reproductions of his Alphabet Suite (sculptural interpretations of his 1920s typographic art) and other works that translate his signature sinuous lines and theatrical flair into tactile form. Marshall Lee’s text, enriched by Erte’s personal insights, explores the artist’s collaborative process with foundries and the enduring influence of his Russian ballet and Parisian haute couture roots.
The 1986 Abrams first edition, with its glossy plates and striking jacket design, remains the definitive visual record of this lesser-known chapter in Erte’s prolific career—a must for devotees of Art Deco’s golden age.
