1982 Erte Ebony and White Framed Serigraph, Signed and Numbered
Lot #1
Item: 9e18-3226811

Eden Prairie, MN

This Lot is:

Closed

Wed, Nov 3, 2021 7:30pm CDT

High Bidder: #383089

Current Bid:

$1,805.00

Next Required Bid: $1,880.00

Location / Contact:
6905 Edenvale Blvd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Phone: 612-986-0303

Lot Description: Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Russian/French 1892-1990. Pencil Signed lower right, numbered 177/300 LL. One of the most recognizable of Erte's work along with its sister piece, "Symphony in Black." There were only 300 of these produced (plus 50 APs), this is #177, in excellent condition. Erté was born Romain de Tirtoff in St. Petersburg, Russia on November 23rd, 1892 and was raised amidst Russia's social elite. In 1915 he began his long professional relationship with Harper's Bazaar and created 240 covers for the esteemed magazine. For 6 months in 1916, Erté simultaneously worked with Vogue as well. As a result of his highly publicized success, Erté would later be called the father of the Art Deco movement. This image is titled Ebony and White featuring an elegantly gowned woman with a greyhound on lead. In outstanding condition and ready for display. Please view the photos for a better visual description.

Bidding:

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Pick Up:

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No Show:

At the close of the removal, all unpaid invoices will be processed as NO SHOWs and all remaining lots will be considered abandoned and disposed of at the affiliate’s discretion. No refunds will be given for abandoned lots.

Late Pick Up:

If you request an extension of the removal timeframe to retrieve your items, a $25 service fee will be added to your invoice.

 

  • Please plan accordingly for the proper help and equipment you will need for removal. 
  • Bring necessary tools and packing material - there are none on site.

Inspection

Auction Closing:

Wed, Nov 03, 2021
07:30 pm

Removal:


Bidding Increments:

Bid Range Minimum Increment
$0.01 - $75.00 $1.00
$75.01 - $150.00 $5.00
$150.01 - $250.00 $10.00
$250.01 - $500.00 $25.00
$500.01 - $1,000.00 $50.00
$1,000.01 - $5,000.00 $75.00
$5,000.01 - $50,000.00 $100.00
$50,000.01 - $75,000.00 $250.00
$75,000.01 - $100,000.00 $500.00
$100,000.01 - $2,500,000.00 $1,000.00

Hammer Price TierBuyer's PremiumCap
$0.00 - $4,999.9913.00%
$5,000.00 - infinity10.00%$1,000.00


This auction is contracted and managed by: Kim Teaver & Company LLC

Manager: Kim Teaver


Payments Accepted:  Payment is accepted via cash and credit card. We do not accept personal or business checks.  

All items sold as is/where is. It is the Bidders responsibility to inspect and evaluate any/all items prior to placing a bid. There are NO Refunds, No Returns.

Inspection and removal times are firm. Do not bid on this auction if you are unable to honor the scheduled removal times and day. At the close of the removal, all unpaid invoices will be processed as NO SHOWs and all remaining lots will be considered abandoned and disposed of at the affiliates discretion. No refunds will be given for abandoned lots.

Please plan accordingly for the proper help and equipment you will need for removal. 

 

 


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6905 Edenvale Blvd
Eden Prairie
MN, 55346


Phone: 612-986-0303

Shipping will be available for smaller items at the cost of shipping in addition to our processing fees. Our processing fee structure is as follows:

  • $20 fee for the first lot + cost of postage
  • $7.50 fee for each additional lot

Please call the number provided before bidding to ensure that your item is available for shipping. IF YOU WIN AN ITEM THAT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING, NO REFUND WILL BE AVAILABLE.

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Bid History

67 Bid(s)
Bidder Placed High Bid
383089 ^
Nov 03 07:45pm
$1,805.00
384523
Nov 03 07:45pm
$1,730.00
383089
Nov 03 07:42pm
$1,655.00
384523
Nov 03 07:40pm
$1,580.00
383089 ^
Nov 03 07:39pm
$1,505.00
384523
Nov 03 07:39pm
$1,500.00
383089 ^
Nov 03 07:38pm
$1,425.00
384523
Nov 03 07:38pm
$1,350.00
383089
Nov 03 07:36pm
$1,275.00
384523
Nov 03 07:33pm
$1,200.00
383089 ^
Nov 03 07:33pm
$1,125.00
384523
Nov 03 07:33pm
$1,050.00
383089
Nov 03 07:31pm
$1,000.00
384523
Nov 03 07:29pm
$950.00
358398 ^
Nov 03 07:28pm
$900.00
384523
Nov 03 07:28pm
$850.00
358398
Nov 03 07:26pm
$790.00
379838
Nov 03 07:26pm
$740.00
383089 ^
Nov 03 07:26pm
$690.00
379838
Nov 03 07:26pm
$675.00
383089
Nov 03 07:25pm
$625.00
358398
Nov 03 07:13pm
$575.00
384523
Nov 03 07:13pm
$525.00
379838 ^
Nov 03 07:12pm
$500.00
384523
Nov 03 07:12pm
$475.00
379838 ^
Nov 03 07:12pm
$414.00
358398
Nov 03 07:12pm
$389.00
379838
Nov 03 07:12pm
$350.00
384523
Oct 28 12:39pm
$325.00
383089 ^
Oct 28 12:39pm
$300.00
384523
Oct 28 12:39pm
$300.00
383089
Oct 28 11:39am
$260.00
384523 ^
Oct 28 11:39am
$250.00
383089
Oct 28 11:39am
$250.00
384523 ^
Oct 28 11:38am
$235.00
383089
Oct 28 11:38am
$225.00
384523
Oct 28 10:43am
$210.00
386104 ^
Oct 28 10:42am
$200.00
384523
Oct 28 10:42am
$200.00
386104
Oct 28 10:19am
$185.00
384523 ^
Oct 28 10:19am
$175.00
386104
Oct 28 10:19am
$165.00
384523
Oct 25 06:54am
$155.00
379838 ^
Oct 25 06:52am
$150.00
384523
Oct 25 06:52am
$150.00
379838 ^
Oct 25 06:52am
$130.00
384523
Oct 25 06:52am
$125.00
379838 ^
Oct 25 06:52am
$105.00
384523
Oct 25 06:52am
$100.00
379838 ^
Oct 25 06:52am
$95.00
384523
Oct 25 06:52am
$90.00
379838
Oct 25 12:48am
$76.00
384523
Oct 24 08:15am
$43.00
349371
Oct 23 11:33pm
$41.00
384523 ^
Oct 23 11:33pm
$40.00
349371
Oct 23 11:33pm
$39.00
384523 ^
Oct 23 11:33pm
$34.00
349371
Oct 23 11:33pm
$33.00
384523
Oct 23 08:02pm
$29.00
317484
Oct 23 03:59pm
$26.00
189310 ^
Oct 23 03:59pm
$20.00
317484
Oct 23 03:59pm
$19.00
189310 ^
Oct 23 03:58pm
$13.00
317484
Oct 23 03:58pm
$12.00
189310 ^
Oct 22 07:04pm
$7.00
379838
Oct 22 07:04pm
$6.00
189310
Oct 22 07:01pm
$5.00