"Elsa Peretti In New York, 1975" 20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton Photography
A defining image of 1970s fashion and cultural history, "Elsa Peretti in Bunny Costume" is one of Helmut Newton’s most celebrated works, capturing the intersection of high fashion, celebrity, and voyeurism. Shot in New York in 1975, this striking composition places Peretti against the imposing urban skyline, transforming the intimate into the public—a signature motif of Newton’s work.
Here, Newton skillfully plays with contrasts: the glamour of the Playboy Bunny costume set against the stark architecture of New York, the voyeuristic gazes implied by the towering skyscrapers, and the juxtaposition of power and vulnerability. These elements, combined with Peretti’s undeniable presence, elevate this image into an icon of both fashion photography and cultural commentary.
Beyond her modeling career, Elsa Peretti became a groundbreaking jewelry designer for Tiffany & Co., with her designs accounting for over 10% of the company’s total sales at times. This print stands not only as a tribute to her lasting influence but also as a testament to Newton’s ability to capture icons at pivotal moments in their careers.
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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.