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# ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit (1892–1990)

## What is ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit at 3 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $389 including buyer’s premium (middle half $273–$906, n=36). The auction record is $20,408 for Couverture de Harper's Bazaar, de février 1931 (2025, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Couverture de Harper's Bazaar, de février 1931, 1931 | Signée 'Erte' en bas à droite | $20,408 | Artcurial | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Les Iles d'Amour, Le Lido, 1892 | Gouache sur papier | $3,352 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Secrétaire à abattant en placage de sycomore, et deux tabourets cubiques, 1985 | Sycamore veneer | $3,280 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Les Iles d'Amour, Les Iles Marquises, 1892 | Gouache sur papier | $2,599 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Les Iles d'Amour, Les Iles Baléares, 1892 | Gouache sur papier | $2,394 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Danseur perse, 1924 | Signée 'Erté' en bas à droite Cachet de l'artiste et annoté 'Tableau Arabe / Dan | $1,632 | Artcurial | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Les Iles d'Amour, la Corse, 1892 | Gouache sur papier | $1,300 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Les Iles d'Amour, Hawaï, 1892 | Gouache sur papier | $1,231 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Les Iles d'Amour, Les Bermudes, 1892 | Gouache sur papier | $958 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit (1892-1990), 1892 | Coffret laqué noir contenant un petit recueil et deux jeux de cartes | $888 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $1,094 |
| Other | 25 | $342 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $490 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $300 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit is an artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $389.

A work by ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit sold in 2025 for $410, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit work is $389.

The median ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit print sells for $300 across 22 lots.

The median ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit work on paper sells for $1,094 across 10 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 22 | $300 | $437 | — | 2025-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,094 | $3,352 | — | 2025-03-08 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $246–$379 | $321 | $437 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $273–$342 | $287 | $410 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $633–$2,120 | $1,094 | $3,352 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,352 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,599 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $437 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $410 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit work is $389. The median ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit print sells for $300 across 22 lots. The median ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit work on paper sells for $1,094 across 10 lots.

### What is the average price of a ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit print is $300.

### What is ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit print is $437.

### What is the average price of a medium ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $287, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,094, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit's auction record?

ERTE, Romain de Tirtoff dit's auction record is $20,408, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.