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# Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ (1892–1990)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 372 auction results for Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ at 3 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $729 including buyer’s premium (middle half $368–$827, n=18). The auction record is $14,804 for Composition (2021, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition, 1912 | Encre, gouache et peinture or | $14,804 | Ader | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Hélène de Sparte - Folies Bergère, 1927 | Gouache sur carton | $13,808 | Ader | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Vénus - Couverture pour Harper’s Bazaar - Mai 1925, 1925 | Gouache | $11,448 | Ader | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | The Lucky doll - Four leaf clover - Trèfle, 1926 | Gouache | $7,354 | Ader | Sep 2022 |
| 5 | Silhouette du mannequin n°1737 pour Pierre Imans, 1930 | Encre et gouache | $7,166 | Ader | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Boucles d’oreilles en corail et tubes de cristal, 1937 | Gouache | $6,727 | Ader | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Les Rois des Légendes - L’Esclave porteuse d’éventail, 1919 | Gouache | $6,720 | Ader | Sep 2022 |
| 8 | Deuxième aspect de la tête du mannequin n° 1708 pour Pierre Imans, 1930 | Encre et gouache | $6,543 | Ader | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Danseurs orientaux, 1912 | Encre, aquarelle et peinture or | $6,345 | Ader | Mar 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L’Alphabet d’Erté : A - B - C - D - E - F - H - I - K - L - M - N - O - Q - R - S - T - U - W - X - Y - Z | Lithographies | $7,861 | Ader | Sep 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 27 | $2,663 |
| Paintings | 26 | $1,794 |
| Works on paper | 199 | $1,576 |
| Other | 20 | $790 |
| Prints | 97 | $755 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 252 | $1,723 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 111 | $873 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 372 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ is a Russie-France artist with 394 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,290. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ sold in 2025 for $1,654, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ work worth?

Across 370 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ work is $1,290.

The median Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ work on paper sells for $1,549 across 198 lots.

The median Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ print sells for $755 across 103 lots.

The median Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ painting sells for $1,794 across 26 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ work on papers typically sell for $880–$2,568 (the middle half of 195 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ prints typically sell for $507–$1,272 (the middle half of 92 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 103 | $755 | $7,861 | — | 2025-12-11 |
| Paintings | 26 | $1,794 | $5,579 | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 199 | $1,549 | $14,804 | — | 2025-10-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 26 | $2,726 | $5,438 | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $6,345 | $14,804 | — | 2022-09-21 |

Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (103 lots) median $755. Paintings (26 lots) median $1,794, record $5,579. A typical Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $6,345.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $396–$609 | $448 | $1,818 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 92 | $507–$1,272 | $758 | $7,861 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $940–$2,858 | $1,794 | $5,579 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 195 | $880–$2,568 | $1,576 | $14,804 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,715–$3,678 | $2,530 | $5,438 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,902–$3,866 | $2,790 | $5,283 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $14,804 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $13,808 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $7,861 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,579 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $5,438 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $5,283 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,072 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,804 |

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 Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ worth?

Across 370 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ work is $1,290. The median Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ work on paper sells for $1,549 across 198 lots. The median Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ print sells for $755 across 103 lots. The median Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ painting sells for $1,794 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ work on papers typically sell for $880–$2,568 (the middle half of 195 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ prints typically sell for $507–$1,272 (the middle half of 92 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ work on paper is $1,549.

### What is Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ work on paper is $14,804.

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

Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ print is $755.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ print is $7,861.

### What is the average price of a Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ painting is $1,794.

### What is Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ painting is $5,579.

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

Based on 195 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,576, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Romain de Tirtoff dit ERTÉ's auction record is $14,804, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.