"Raquel Welch, Beverly Hills 1981" 20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin by Helmut Newton Photography
A stunning and intimate portrait of a Hollywood icon, "Raquel Welch, Beverly Hills 1981" captures one of the most glamorous and recognizable figures of the era, photographed by her longtime friend Helmut Newton.
Taken in the sun-drenched backyard of Welch’s Beverly Hills home, this image exudes Newton’s signature blend of strength, sensuality, and natural elegance. The effortless pose and striking contrast of light and shadow create a composition that is both cinematic and deeply personal. Newton had a talent for capturing his subjects in a way that felt both larger than life and profoundly human, and this portrait is a testament to that mastery.
This rare vintage silver gelatin print is a must-have for collectors of classic Hollywood portraiture and fine art photography, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the collaboration between Newton and Welch.
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Original vintage print featuring the legendary Raquel Welch
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Shot in Beverly Hills, 1981, in Welch’s private backyard
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A rare and intimate portrait blending Hollywood glamour with Newton’s cinematic aesthetic
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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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Excellent condition – never framed or displayed
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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 piece of Hollywood and fine art 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.