Overview
A stunning fine porcelain decorative plate featuring the iconic 'Moonlight and Stars' motif by the legendary artist Erté.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A stunning fine porcelain decorative plate featuring the iconic 'Moonlight and Stars' motif by the legendary artist Erté.
Story
In the mid-1980s, the world rediscovered the genius of Romain de Tirtoff, the Russian-born artist known as Erté, who had essentially invented the visual language of the 1920s.
Maker / Origin
Romain de Tirtoff adopted the pseudonym 'Erté' (the French pronunciation of his initials, R.T.) to avoid shaming his aristocratic family by becoming an artist.
Condition & Value
The plate appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips or surface scratches. The gold rim shows no signs of 'rubbing' or wear, which is the primary factor in maintaining its value. Excellent condition for these mass-produced but delicate items is standard for the high end of the price range.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375