"Elsa Peretti II, New York 1975" 20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton
A timeless and culturally significant image, "Elsa Peretti in Bunny Costume" is one of the most enduring symbols of 1970s glamour and luxury. Captured in New York in 1975, Helmut Newton transforms a seemingly playful moment into a layered narrative about celebrity, voyeurism, and power dynamics.
Set against the backdrop of towering Manhattan skyscrapers, Peretti stands as a lone figure embodying both intimacy and spectacle. The stark contrast between private and public space is a defining characteristic of Newton’s work, as he casts the intimacy of the night into the light of day. The unseen but implied watchful gazes from the surrounding buildings add an element of tension and allure, reinforcing Newton’s signature themes of seduction and observation.
Beyond her role as a model and muse, Elsa Peretti went on to become Tiffany & Co.’s primary jewelry designer, with her innovative creations accounting for over 10% of the company’s total sales at times. This print serves as both an homage to Peretti’s impact on fashion and a testament to Newton’s ability to capture cultural icons in unforgettable compositions.
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Original vintage print from Newton’s celebrated New York editorial series
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Shot in New York, 1975, featuring Elsa Peretti in her iconic Playboy Bunny ensemble
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A bold representation of fashion, celebrity, and urban voyeurism
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Museum-quality, collectible fine art
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Image measures 16" x 21" on a 20" x 24" silver gelatin sheet
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Exhibits the classic silver gelatin finish, known for its depth and tonal richness
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Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Ships worldwide with insured priority delivery. Secure this Helmut Newton original print today and own an iconic piece of photography and fashion history.
Helmut Newton 20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
Specifications:
Vintage silver gelatin print measuring 20 x 24 inches (51 x 61 cm).
Print is in excellent condition and has never been framed or displayed.
This is a rare original vintage print produced in the 1980s in Paris
at the Colour Lab facility where Newton produced his prints for the majority of his career.
Shipping & Handling:
All Helmut Newton vintage prints ship insured worldwide via priority
delivery, free of charge. Prints are never folded and are shipped
flat with accompanying documents and Certificate of Authenticity.
Returns & Exchanges:
Prints in original condition may be returned within 45 days of purchase
for a refund, exchange, or gallery credit.
Provenance:
This collection of vintage prints was gifted to Newton’s agent, Norman
Solomon, in recognition of the work he had performed producing the Private
Property Collection and promoting a series of exhibitions in London,
Paris, New York, and Los Angeles in 1985. Read more.
The collection was legally transferred to Solomon in 1986 via written
agreement and further ratified in a legal settlement in 2012 with the Helmut
Newton Estate and Foundation in the Superior Court of Los Angeles,
California. It is recorded in the United States Copyright Office.
The signed agreement was certified & notarized recognizing Norman
Solomon as the legal owner, making these prints authentically supported by
legal agreement.
About the Artist:
Helmut Newton (1920-2004) was one of the world's most celebrated photographers
whose uniquely edgy imagery is coveted worldwide by collectors and aficionados
of photographic art. Mr. Newton’s "Private Property" exhibition
series was produced by agreement in Paris, London, and New York City in 1985.