Kiss of Fire

Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French 1892-1990) “Kiss of Fire” (1984) - Sculpture crafted out of cast bronze with hand applied patination. The statue depicts two beautiful art deco people with flowing dress and plumes embracing as if ready to kiss. Features the Erte signature and inscribed with limited edition number 5/300, FINE ART ACQUISITIONS, logo and copyright 1984. Measures 20 3/4 " x 18" x 5". The sculpture is in Good overall condition overall.

"This bronze sculpture represents two lovers joined together by their costume. It was inspired by a costume designed for "The Kisses", a scene in a music-hall show at the Theatre Bataclan in Paris in 1918. This is an example of an unusual series of costumes I invented at that time and called "Costume Collectif" - these were outfits that held two or more people." --Erte.