Omaggio a Erte Tarot Amerigo Folchi Vito Arienti 1987 Limited Edition 1500 OOP

Omaggio a Erté is a vintage Italian art tarot illustrated by Amerigo Folchi, presented by Vito Arienti, and published by Edizioni del Solleone in 1987. Issued in a limited edition of 1,500 copies, this out-of-print publication brings the visual language of Art Deco fashion and theatrical design into the traditional tarot format.

The title translates to Homage to Erté, honoring the artist and designer Romain de Tirtoff, whose distinctive work became closely associated with elaborate costumes, elegant silhouettes, and fashion illustration. Folchi interprets that aesthetic through his own artwork, using stylized figures, flowing garments, ornamental details, and carefully arranged compositions. The illustrations were created by Folchi as a tribute to Erté.

The deck follows the 78-card tarot structure, encompassing the Major and Minor Arcana. Its Italian suits are Denari, Coppe, Spade, and Bastoni, corresponding to Coins, Cups, Swords, and Wands. Court cards follow the traditional ranks of Fante, Cavallo, Regina, and Re. The combination of tarot symbolism and fashion-inspired imagery gives the publication a distinct identity within Folchi’s body of work.

Published during the active Italian art-tarot movement of the 1980s, Omaggio a Erté appeals to collectors of Amerigo Folchi, Edizioni del Solleone, limited-edition Italian decks, and Art Deco-inspired illustration. Its appeal extends beyond divination to the collecting of artist-designed playing cards and illustrated editions.

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