On the eve of the auction schedules Erte. Interview with the organizers
ARTinvestment.RU   22 мая 2013

June 8 in Paris at the auction the auction house Bailly-Pommery & Voutier customers will be offered a collection of graphics famous Russian artist Erte abroad - with an interesting provenance and attractive estimeytami

Erte and Helen Martini
Source: Press Release Bailly-Pommery & Voutier


Erte Zodiac "Pisces". Costume
Gouache on paper. 36 x 27
Estimate: 500-600 euros
Source: Press Release Bailly-Pommery & Voutier


Erte temptress. Costume design for the play "The light-minded woman»
Gouache on paper. 36 x 27
Estimate: 500-600 euros
Source: Press Release Bailly-Pommery & Voutier

shorthand outline of events. June 8 in Paris at the auction the auction house Bailly-Pommery & Voutier customers will be offered a Erte collection of graphic from the collection of French cabaret owner Helen Martini. Erte (RT: "er", "te") - our novel Tyrtov, Roman P. Tyrtov - the legend Art Deco style, the famous graphic artist, designer, fashion designer. Like many artists of the Russian diaspora, he was re-opened for Russian art lovers than 10 years ago. In addition to the aesthetic merits of his work and have high investment attractiveness. They are liquid, the price is added gradually, but remain in the range of mass availability. In early summer, the market does not go all the assembly Martini, but only the first batch - 300 jobs. However, more about these auctions ARTinvestment.RU asked to tell themselves the representatives of the auction house Bailly-Pommery & Voutier and trading experts Erte - Francois Vedrichovski and Florent Manena. Forgive us readers warehouse art history, but the questions we tried to formulate practical, in the interests of buyers. Therefore, once we take the bull by the horns.

ARTinvestment.RU : What you need to do in advance to the buyer who is in Russia to participate in the bidding of your remote? Can he make the correspondence rate and what is the procedure?

Bailly-Pommery & Voutier : Yes, of course, you can participate in the bidding remotely. This can be done in several ways.

First - sign up on our website www.bpv.fr (to create an account in the system of online payments Factobox, fill out the registration form.) After that, you can leave the correspondence bet, ie, specify the maximum amount you are willing to pay for the lot, or you can bid by telephone during the auction.

Second - register online www.drouotlive.com and bargain online.

Third - contact us by e-mail [email protected] .

AI: What are the drawings, in your opinion, are absolute top lots to be auctioned?

BPV : The quality of pictures, put up for sale, rather uniform. Some projects, such as "Signs of the Zodiac", "loose women", "Der Rosenkavalier" (sketches of scenery, posters to them) have a special place in your career and artistic heritage of the artist. However, Erte paintings are unique and important because of the rich compositions and original author's intent.

AI: When and where will be published catalog?

BPV : The catalog will be published on the internet (on sites www.bpv.fr ; www.interencheres.fr ; www.gazette-drouot.com ). The complete and final version of it will appear this week. Paper catalog printing will come out on May 28.

AI: Will the video feed from organized mart?

BPV: Yes, the site www.drouotlive.com .

AI: Erte Graphics, which in recent years sold at international auctions, went in a range of 1000-1800 euros. You have the same common estimate for pictures with good provenance - 400-600 euros. What caused this? And will the starting price match the lower estimate?

BPV : We have already held three auctions of works from the collection of Helen Martini. These were the costumes for the cabaret Folies Bergere. We decided to give a reasonable and affordable estimeyty all works. The same principle we adhere to the highest bidder and the work of Erte to as many collectors could buy his drawings. Collection of Mrs. Martini should not be only for the elite. But still, of course, will depend on the auction of Fortune - prices may rise ...

AI: Do you offer assistance in the delivery of purchased works of customers living in Russia

BPV : Yes, we provide services for the transport of works.

AI: What fee and any taxes you have to pay a buyer from Russia?

BPV : For all customers, regardless of nationality, the costs are the same - buyer's premium constituting 25%of all fees of the auction price. The buyer does not pay anything to participate in the bidding - they publicly.

AI: Erte we refer to the Russian artists abroad, and his work became known in Russia only 6-7 years ago. Almost many only offer this name. And as far as Erte known in France?

BPV : Erte known in France, England, Germany and the United States. He participated in the creation of costumes and sets for theater and theaters in Europe and America. His elegant, refined style unmistakably recognizable. In the world of theater and fashion Erte - a role model.

AI: How do you assess the impact of Erte on the art world? What is the innovation of the artist?

BPV : Erte - the artist, whose name is associated with the entertainment industry. It is just as important in its field artist, like his colleagues, Paul Coghlan (Paul Colin), Christian Berard (Christian Berrard), Jean Cocteau (Jean Cocteau), Natalia Goncharova , Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (Henri de Toulouse Lautrec), Jules Cheret (Jules Cheret), Kapello (Cappiello) ...

His style is heavily inspired by the 1920s. His drawings - it's thin female silhouettes made small gouache brush strokes, accented painted gold and silver. Art Erte innovative and diverse, its creative research in the same time ironic, mysterious and playful.

AI: We know that will be put up for auction in 1000 for three drawings Erte day. You plan to sell three consecutive days or smash auction in time?

BPV : The collection consists of Helen Martini Erte more than 1,000 drawings, which we will divided into several blocks. The first auction, which will be exhibited 300 works, will be held June 8, 2013. The next auction is tentatively scheduled for autumn this year. We're not going to sell all 1,000 drawings at the same time. This is not recommended, and it is unlikely it will appeal to buyers. There should be a thirst and anticipation.

AI: Does meeting Helen Martini pastels and sculptures Erte? And will they be selling?

BPV : At the auction there will be no pastels, no sculpture. They are still in a private collection Helene Martini. Perhaps one day their turn will come.

AI thank Catherine Lemonade - de Rochambeau for assistance in arranging interviews.