Erté’s “Tree of Life” Menorah & Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Crown Headline New York City Estate Auction

A 0.98-carat engagement ring with a GIA report will lead the upcoming New York City Estate Auction, offered by Auctions at Showplace. It is brightly polished, featuring a centered prong set and round brilliant-cut diamond. The GIA diamond report states that the solitaire has D color and VVS2 clarity. On its sides are two shoulder-mounted, tapered baguette diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carats. Other notable lots include a Judaica sterling silver Torah crown from the early 20th century and a Michel Ducaroy Modernist sectional “Togo” sofa. The sofa was created for the French modern furniture company Ligne Roset. It is a chocolate brown upholstered couch comprising five seat sections and a corner.

Auctions at Showplace will offer an Erté “Tree of Life” gilt bronze menorah. This menorah/candelabrum was designed in 1987 and features pine-like designs, with two long-feathered birds perched on the holders and roots stemming out as its base stand. Erté was born Romain de Tirtoff (Russian/French, 1892 – 1990). “Erté” was a pseudonym used to conceal his family reputation. He was expected to take on the family tradition and become a Russian naval officer. Instead, Erté became a pioneering figure of the Art Deco period. He designed several covers for Harper’s Bazaar, stage costumes for performers like Mata Hari, and even limited-edition bottle designs for Courvoisier to show the different stages of the cognac-making process. The auction will also offer artistic bowls from Erté. View the complete catalog of the New York City Estate Auction, November 19 and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.