Erte Coffee Cups High Society by Seymour Mann Art Deco Fashion 1981 Set of 4

Erte Designed Coffee Cups High Society by Seymour Mann Art Deco Fashion 1981 Set of Four Artistically rendered in black and white, four distinct ladies of high society dressed for a very special evening are featured on these glamorous coffee cups designed by renowned artist Erté for Seymour Mann. Already highly collectable, this set is sure to be increasingly sought after as Erté is increasingly valued. At the time of this writing, a snack plate in this pattern is also available in the shop. Measurements:  4 1/2" W x 3 3/8" D x 3 5/8" H Condition:  Very good vintage condition, with one cup having a couple dings on the underside (foot). Normal wear for age. Please see all photos. About Erté: Romain de Tirtoff (23 November 1892 – 21 April 1990), known by the pseudonym Erté (from the French pronunciation of his initials: [ɛʁte]), was a Russian-born French artist and designer. He was a 20th-century artist and designer in an array of fields, including fashion, jewellery, graphic arts, costume, and set design for film, theatre, and opera, and interior decor. Erté is perhaps most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the art deco period in which he worked. One of his earliest successes was designing apparel for the French dancer Gaby Deslys who died in 1920. His delicate figures and sophisticated, glamorous designs are instantly recognisable, and his ideas and art still influence fashion into the 21st century.