A limited edition bronze sculpture by Erté, born Romain de Tirtoff, titled “French Rooster,” created in 1987 and numbered 88/575. The sculpture depicts an elegant Art Deco-style female figure reclining atop a richly textured pedestal, with a dramatic sweeping blue headdress or plume rising above her and decorative relief elements throughout, including gilt seaweed-like forms and a rooster motif. The bronze features warm gilt tones, mottled brown patinated surfaces, and polychrome accents, with impressed markings along the base reading © 1987 Chalk & Vermilion Ltd. Sevanarts and the edition number. The underside is lined in green felt. Presents well overall with visible patina, oxidation, scratches, surface wear, and minor finish variation consistent with age and handling. A striking and collectible limited edition Erté bronze with strong decorative presence and classic theatrical Art Deco styling. Approx. dimensions (in): 15.5 x 11.25 x 4.25.

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