- TWO JAPANESE EXPORT WATERCOLOR SCROLLS,
TWO JAPANESE EXPORT WATERCOLOR SCROLLS, EUROPEAN LADIES AT LEISURE IN GARDEN LANDSCAPE, 19TH CENTURY, : TWO JAPANESE EXPORT WATERCOLOR SCROLLS, EUROPEAN LADIES AT LEISURE IN GARDEN LANDSCAPE, 19TH CENTURY, famille verte gouache on cream laid paper. 30" x 8 1/4" Condition One with some old staining at left side, foxing, yellowing of paper, buckling, and overall more wear than the other, but overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS. " NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
- SIGNED GOUACHE BY ERTÉ Gouache on paper
SIGNED GOUACHE BY ERTÉ Gouache on paper by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), (Russian, 1892-1990), for the costume and set design of the Flying Colours production, Montreal, Expo. 1967, titled on verso of paper "Flying Colours" and "Light"; depicting a woman amid flames in a jeweled bowl, holding two torches and all set against a black flame-like shape; signed lower right, " x " sight; on verso stamped Erté, and composition originale, 1967, 18.004, and other notations; gilt frame (minor flaws to frame)
- SIGNED GOUACHE BY ERTÉ Gouache on paper
SIGNED GOUACHE BY ERTÉ Gouache on paper by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), (Russian, 1892-1990), for the costume and set design of the Flying Colours production, Montreal, Expo. 1967; titled on verso of paper "Flying Colours" and "Gypsy Ballet, the Singer"; depicting a brightly colored gypsy woman in a heavily fringed costume; signed lower right, " x " sight; on verso stamped Erté, and composition originale, 927.5, and other notations; gilt frame (minor flaws to frame)
- SIGNED GOUACHE BY ERTÉ Gouache on paper
SIGNED GOUACHE BY ERTÉ Gouache on paper by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), (Russian 1892-1990), titled on verso of paper "Soreieres", probably depicting a costume design for a devilish figure with orange, yellow and grey flame-like components; signed lower right, " x " sight; on verso stamped composition originale, dated 1961, 16369, and other notations; gilt frame (minor flaws to frame)
- SIGNED GOUACHE BY ERTÉ Gouache on paper
SIGNED GOUACHE BY ERTÉ Gouache on paper by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), (Russian 1892-1990), titled on verso of paper "Les Decolletés" and "Le Décolleté S' hier ", depicting a woman wearing a powdered wig and a blue Louis XV-style dress, signed lower right, 14" x 10 3/4" sight; on verso stamped: ERTÉ ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF, 124, RUE DE BRANCAS, SÈVRES (S.-&-.O), dated 1925, No. 841, and other notations; stamps on frame verso (some flaws to frame); Provenance: Grosvenor Gallery, London
- SIGNED GOUACHE BY ERTÉ Gouache on paper
SIGNED GOUACHE BY ERTÉ Gouache on paper by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), (Russian 1892-1990), titled on verso of paper "Les Cocardes", depicting two angles of a woman in a white and lime/yellow Art Deco dress and hat, traces of sketch marks, signed lower right, 13 1/2" x 9 5/8" sight; on verso stamped: ERTÉ ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF, Les Cocardes, Costume, dated 4-6-1934, 19816, and other notations (minor flaw to paper); stamps on frame verso (some flaws to frame); Provenance: Grosvenor Gallery, London
- SIGNED GOUACHE BY ERTÉ Gouache on paper
SIGNED GOUACHE BY ERTÉ Gouache on paper by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), (Russian 1892-1990), titled on verso of paper "Robe de Soir", depicting a woman in a white Art Deco columnar dress with floral detail, blue/grey sash and matching gloves, signed lower right, 13" x 9 1/2" sight; on verso stamped: ERTÉ ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF, 10 RUE DE MONTO(?), BRUNOY (S.-&-.O), and composition originale, dated 1933, No. 2306, and other notations; stamps on frame verso (some flaws to frame); Provenance: Grosvenor Gallery, London
- ORIGINAL ERTE GOUACHE OF A MONKEY IN
ORIGINAL ERTE GOUACHE OF A MONKEY IN COSTUME: 14 3/4'' x 10 3/4'', signed, marked H15744 verso, custom black lacquer and gold accent frame, 22 1/2'' x 18''. From the collection of celebrated French entertainer and fashion designer Gildas (Gigi) Conan.