Sold
£4,445
Est
£5,000
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£7,000
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Timed Auction
HELMUT NEWTON: ONLINE AUCTION
ARTIST
Helmut Newton
Size
Image: 160 x 110 cm (62 7/8 x 43 1/4 in.)
Frame: 163 x 113 cm (64 1/8 x 44 1/2 in.)
Description
The works in this collection, spanning from 1966 to 2000, showcase the range of Newton's artistic vision, encapsulating the essence of his provocative and playful visual style. Whether capturing fashion, portraits, nudes, or landscapes, Newton masterfully created an implied narrative through his keen sense of context. This selection highlights his unique blend of portraiture, social commentary, and eroticism, all infused with a bold, challenging tone that has cemented his legacy as one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century.
Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 2001, mounted.
Signature
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 1/3 in ink on the reverse of the mount. One from an edition of 3 + 1 AP.
Provenance
Directly from the artist
de Pury & Luxembourg, Zurich, 2001
Literature
Garner, Helmut Newton: Sex and Landscapes, p. 58
Exhibited
Helmut Newton: Sex and Landscapes, de Pury & Luxembourg, Zurich, 10 June - 18 August 2001, this lot; Rupertinum, Salzburg, 23 March - 20 May 2002, another; ARKEN Museum for Contemporary Art, Copenhagen, 13 September 2003 - 18 January 2004, another; Retretti, Helsinki, 31 January - 7 March 2004, another; Helmut Newton Foundation, Berlin, 5 June 2004 - 20 May 2005, another