"Surprise, St. Tropez 1981" 16x20 Vintage Silver Gelatin by Helmut Newton Photography
A playful and sun-drenched composition, "Surprise, Saint Tropez 1981" is a striking Helmut Newton original print that captures the energy and allure of summer on the French Riviera. Shot for French Vogue in the early 1980s, this image exemplifies Newton’s ability to transform an ordinary moment into a sensual and unexpected narrative.
With Saint Tropez as the backdrop, this photograph evokes a sense of luxury, spontaneity, and effortless glamour, embodying the timeless appeal of the Côte d'Azur lifestyle. Newton’s signature elements—strong femininity, striking contrasts, and provocative storytelling—are all present, making this a perfect piece to start the summer with.
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Original vintage print from Newton’s French Vogue editorial series
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Shot in Saint Tropez, 1981, capturing the glamour of the French Riviera
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A bold representation of playfulness, summer energy, and Newton’s iconic style
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Museum-quality, collectible fine art
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Produced using authentic silver gelatin darkroom techniques
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Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Ships worldwide with insured priority delivery. Secure this Helmut Newton original print today and bring the spirit of Saint Tropez into your collection.
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.