"Shoe, Monte Carlo 1983" 20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton
A minimalist yet provocative study of form, power, and sensuality, "Shoe, Monte Carlo 1983" showcases Helmut Newton’s shift toward abstraction and his lifelong fascination with high heels as symbols of dominance and allure.
In this composition, Newton strips away the narrative elements often found in his full-length portraits, instead focusing on line, texture, and tension. This early exploration of the high heel motif would later evolve into some of Newton’s most iconic works, including his x-ray images of stilettos and his self-portrait wearing heels.
The print is a testament to Newton’s mastery of suggestion, where a single, sparing visual detail conveys an entire story of elegance, seduction, and intrigue.
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Original vintage print from Newton’s Monte Carlo series
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Shot in Monte Carlo, 1983, demonstrating Newton’s transition into abstraction
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A bold and timeless representation of power, elegance, and sensuality
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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 defining work in contemporary fashion and fine art photography.
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.