"Fat Hand with Dollars, Monte Carlo 1986" 16x20 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton
A striking departure from Helmut Newton’s signature female portraiture, "Fat Hand with Dollars, Monte Carlo 1986" is a powerful statement on wealth, excess, and the glamour of Monaco. After relocating to Monte Carlo in 1981, Newton was deeply inspired by the opulence of his new surroundings, capturing the city’s extravagant culture in a series of bold and unconventional images.
This rare composition focuses not on Newton’s signature erotic femininity, but rather on the symbols of power and affluence—a hand gripping a stack of cash, embodying the indulgence and grandeur of Monte Carlo’s legendary casinos and high society. With its stark contrasts and dramatic lighting, this print encapsulates Newton’s ability to infuse still-life photography with narrative depth and allure.
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Original vintage print from Newton’s rare Monte Carlo series
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Shot in Monte Carlo, 1986, symbolizing the city’s wealth and prestige
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A unique departure from Newton’s traditional fashion and nude photography
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Museum-quality, collectible fine art
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Produced using authentic silver gelatin darkroom techniques
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Limited availability in 16x20 size only
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Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Ships worldwide with insured priority delivery. Secure this Helmut Newton original print today and own a provocative reflection of luxury and power.
Helmut Newton 16x20 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
Specifications:
Vintage silver gelatin print measuring 16 x 20 inches (40 x 51 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.