Boucles d'oreilles en corail by Erté

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 | Russian-French Boucles d'oreilles en corail (Coral Earrings) Signed “Erté” (lower right) Inscribed “n°3544 / Boucles d'oreilles en corail et tubes de cristal, 1937” (en verso) Erté designed these bold and sophisticated coral and crystal earrings in 1937. Earrings of Art Deco period transitioned from the dangling designs of the Edwardian era to more streamlined and geometric forms, reflecting the movement’s aesthetic. They often incorporated bold combinations of gemstones and precious materials, juxtaposing vibrant colors with the luster of diamonds. Erté’s foray into jewelry design in the 1920s and 1930s showcased an extension of his unique and ornate style, mirroring the same luxurious and imaginative aesthetics found in his two-dimensional works. Russian-French visionary Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990), popularly known as Erté, began his artistic journey in the culturally rich city of St. Petersburg, where he developed an early fondness for ball