Silver, Glass, Ceramics, Decorative Art Auction

September 18, 2007

LOT 65

Lot 65

Erté (née Romain de Tortoff) (1892-1990_

Erté (née Romain de Tortoff) (1892-1990_
Lot 65 Details
Erté (née Romain de Tortoff) (1892-1990_

SUMMER BREEZE

cold-painted and patinated bronze
signed Erté, stamped CHALK & VERMILION AND SEVEN ARTS, dated 1987, and numbered 310/375

Estimate $700-$1,000

Realised: $3,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

minor losses to paint/gilding; structural crack to mantel

LOT 65
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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