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# Erté (Romain de Tirtoff (1892–1990)

## What is Erté (Romain de Tirtoff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Erté (Romain de Tirtoff at 7 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $444 including buyer’s premium (middle half $381–$635, n=5). The auction record is $6,705 for Les Oiseaux, 1926; and Le Scandale, 1925 (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Oiseaux, 1926; and Le Scandale, 1925 | Gouache | $6,705 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Le manteau, 1892 | Pen and black ink | $5,447 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Rasputine, 1959 | Pencil and bodycolour on paper, mounted, unframed | $4,219 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | La Grande Duchesse, 1945 | Pencil, bodycolour and metallic paint on paper, mounted, unframed | $4,063 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | Dessins pour La Traviata: Annette; and Georges d'Orbel | Bodycolour on grey paper, unframed | $3,125 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 6 | L'oeuf poche, 1958 | Pencil and bodycolour on paper | $3,125 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | L'Indienne | Pencil and bodycolour on paper | $2,813 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | Love Goddess, 1988 | Gilt bronze | $2,812 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Emerald Vase, 1988 | Gilt bronze | $2,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Prisoner of Love, 1980 | Patinated bronze | $2,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $2,813 |
| Sculpture | 25 | $1,200 |
| Prints | 24 | $366 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $1,234 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $581 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Erté (Romain de Tirtoff is a Russian/French artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,100. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,966 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erté (Romain de Tirtoff work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erté (Romain de Tirtoff work is $1,100.

The median Erté (Romain de Tirtoff print sells for $456 across 28 lots.

The median Erté (Romain de Tirtoff sculpture sells for $1,200 across 18 lots.

The median Erté (Romain de Tirtoff work on paper sells for $2,500 across 14 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 | 33 | $456† | $4,044† | 84.8% | 2026-03-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 | — | 2017-04-12 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,500† | $6,705 | — | 2021-10-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $1,200 | $2,250 | 85.7% | 2023-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,833 | $6,705 | — | 2017-04-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (33 lots) median $456 with 84.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,875, record $1,875. A typical Erté (Romain de Tirtoff painting sells for around 4.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,833.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $260–$350 | $300 | $475 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $346–$1,164† | $600† | $4,044† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,483–$4,062† | $2,812† | $6,705 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $600–$1,600 | $1,267 | $2,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $800–$1,200 | $1,100 | $1,400 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,705 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,447 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,044† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,044† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,900 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,875 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Erté (Romain de Tirtoff worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erté (Romain de Tirtoff work is $1,100. The median Erté (Romain de Tirtoff print sells for $456 across 28 lots. The median Erté (Romain de Tirtoff sculpture sells for $1,200 across 18 lots. The median Erté (Romain de Tirtoff work on paper sells for $2,500 across 14 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Erté (Romain de Tirtoff print?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erté (Romain de Tirtoff print is $456. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erté (Romain de Tirtoff's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erté (Romain de Tirtoff print is $4,044. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,044 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Erté (Romain de Tirtoff sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erté (Romain de Tirtoff sculpture is $1,200.

### What is Erté (Romain de Tirtoff's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erté (Romain de Tirtoff sculpture is $2,250.

### What is the average price of a Erté (Romain de Tirtoff work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erté (Romain de Tirtoff work on paper is $2,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erté (Romain de Tirtoff's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erté (Romain de Tirtoff work on paper is $6,705.

### What is the average price of a medium Erté (Romain de Tirtoff print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erté (Romain de Tirtoff print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erté (Romain de Tirtoff work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erté (Romain de Tirtoff's auction record?

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff's auction record is $6,705, set in 2014.

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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.