Where To Have Original Erte Drawing Appraised

Description

Two original works on paper. ane. Original Signed Erte "ROBE D'ETE" created for Harpers Bazaar. Stamped on back upshot August, 1920. 2. Original Erte Gauche ROBE D'SOIR created for Harpers Bazaar Issue November, Number 33, Date nine/22. Dimension: 10x8" Hand signed: signature lower right, on back imprinted Piece of work on Newspaper (not prints), Gouache Edition No: Original Dimensions: 8 x 5 in Framed Dimensions: 13 x 8 in Framed with Glass: Silvery Beveled With Border Manus Signed: Signature Lower Right, on Back Imprinted Erte Romain De Tietoff Rue De Civery

Provenance

My neat uncle, Carl Bretz, was a well known interior decorator in W Palm Beach from the 20's through the 60's, and was great friends with Mrs. Hurst while she was publisher of Harper's Bazaar. The story in the family was that they were a gift from Mrs. Hurst to Carl. He as well had written some articles on design for Harper's Bazaar during that time period. My male parent had inherited them upon his Uncle's death. I don't know if I have a copy of my uncle and begetter's volition, but I do accept a copy of my Mom's will that lists them in my inheritance.

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Jan 23, 19:47 UTC

By George

Honey Aransas,

Give thanks you for your request. The presented object is an ink cartoon or gouache on newspaper with the measurements of eight x 5 inches. Information technology depicts a standing woman in a blue dress. The paper is titled on the reverse side with No. 266 "Robe d´ été", the stamp of Harpers Bazaar and Erte Romain De Tietoff Rue De Civery. The drawing is signed past Romain DE TIRTOFF with his pseudonym ERTÉ (1892-1990)
This piece is in medium status and at that place is damage by light on the browened paper visible.
An estimation would be betwixt 600 to 1200 USD.
This estimation is based on bodily recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can exist higher and vary.

With best regards,
Georg