Saddle II
A rare pre-1985 original vintage print produced in limited numbers from a series of transparencies that Newton considered his most provocative and important work through 1985.
Description
Newton shot this now seminal work after noticing the display cases in the Faubourg Saint-Honoré windows of Hermès. Dressed with finely crafted saddles, harnesses and bridles set next to more ephemeral fashions, Newton was to incorporate these juxtapositions and ironies in this witty, kinky and absurd series of images. Enclosed within the privacy of the domestic scene, 'Saddle II' affords us and glimpse into the forbidden world of fantasy and sexual corruption as told through the paged of Vogue Hommes.
"I find myself, after all these years, with a built-in safety-brake that stops me from doing certain things. And one of the reasons why I want to try so called hard pornography - I don't even know whether it's hard enough - is to see whether I will be able to overcome this. Because if there is one thing I hate, it's good taste, to me it's a dirty word."
Helmut Newton
Artwork Highlights
Photoshoot Details
Location : Hotel Lancaster, Paris
Date : 1976
Magazine: Vogue Hommes
Material
Printed on Silver Gelatin Vintage Print
Sizes
Small: 41 x 30 cm (16 x 12")
Medium: 51 x 41 cm (20 x 16")
Source
Verified Authentic from the collection of vintage prints gifted to Newton's agent Norman Solomon, in recognition of the work he had carried out in promoting Newton's "Private Property" series of exhibitions in 1985.
Certification
This limited edition fine art print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Norman Solomon. The ownership rights of this vintage print are supported by an original agreement with Newton in 1984, and supplemented by a further agreement with The Helmut Newton Estate in 2012.
Framing Options
Soho Black Frame (recommended)
Your Investment Opportunity
This piece is extremely rare and has limited availability. If you would like to take advantage and have some pieces from our collection, please contact us immediately. Once sold, there is no guarantee they will be available again any time in the near future.
