Details

Literature

Helmut Newton: White Women (Munich, 1992), pp. 68-9 Condition While this print has not been examined out of its frame, it appears to be in generally excellent condition. The colors remain vibrant and saturated, with no apparent fading. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. Catalogue Note ‘I have always avoided photographing in the studio. A women [ sic ] does not spend her life sitting or standing in front of a seamless white paper background. Although it makes my life more complicated, I prefer to take my camera out into the street, into public and private places, places often inaccessible to anyone but the rich. And places that are out of bounds for photographers have always had a special attraction for me.’ (Helmut Newton, quoted in Helmut Newton: Work , p. 30)

Catalog summary

Helmut Newton 'Eiffel Tower' Chromogenic print mural-sized chromogenic print, flush-mounted to aluminum, signed, titled, dated, editioned '1/3,' and annotated 'Paris' in ink on the reverse, framed, 1974 Literature Helmut Newton: White Women (Munich, 1992), pp. 68-9 Condition While this print has not been examined out of its frame, it appears to be in generally excellent condition. The colors remain vibrant and saturated, with no apparent fading. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. Catalogue Note ‘I have always avoided photographing in the studio. A women [ sic ] does not spend her life sitting or standing in front of a seamless white paper background. Although it makes my life more complicated, I prefer to take my camera out into the street, into public and private places, places often inaccessible to anyone but the rich. And places that are out of bounds for photographers have always had a special attraction for me.’ (Helmut Newton, quoted in Helmut Newton: Work , p. 30)