The Collectible Illustrator is Erte, a French artist whose real name was Romain de Tirtoff. He was born in Russia in 1892 and moved to Paris in 1912, where he became a renowned fashion illustrator. His work was characterized by its Art Deco style and featured in magazines such as Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. He also designed costumes and sets for the theatre, and his artworks are now highly sought after by collectors.