Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Ocean II" Patinated and Gilt Bronze Table Bowl, signed to center bottom "Erte" and numbered and stamped in cast "c. 1987 / CON KER / 279/300 / DS". 8" H x 13" W x 9.75" D. Note: The "Ocean" Suite, parts I and II as well as candlesticks en suite, were designed by Erte in the 1980s; Ocean I depicts a Sea God, the seven crowned heads representing the seven oceans of the earth. Literature: Parker, Ronald K. "Elegant Living: Erte. Objects of Art" Sevenarts: London, 1990, pps. 28-29. Keywords: Art Deco Revival, Dyansen Gallery, Conker Foundry, Vases, Vessels

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