"David Bowie Jail Cell, 1985" 20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton
A rare and captivating image of two artistic icons, "David Bowie Jail Cell, 1985" is a standout work from Helmut Newton’s celebrated Private Property portfolio. Featured in US Vogue in 1983, this photograph embodies the mutual admiration and creative synergy shared between David Bowie and Helmut Newton—both visionaries in their respective fields.
Bowie, a longtime collector of Newton’s work, effortlessly exudes his signature blend of charisma, rebellion, and elegance, while Newton’s masterful composition and stark lighting heighten the cinematic tension of the scene. The result is an image that blurs the line between reality and performance, reinforcing both artists’ ability to shape and redefine cultural narratives.
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Original vintage print from Newton’s acclaimed Private Property Collection
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Shot in 1985, reflecting Bowie’s peak era of artistic experimentation
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Published in US Vogue, 1983, marking its influence in fashion and portraiture
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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 striking contrast
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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 extraordinary piece of music and photography 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.