Lot #2144: HORST P. HORST - Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, Paris - Original photogravure

 

Artist: Horst P. Horst (German/American, 1906 - 1999).
Title: "Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, Paris [reclining]".
Medium: Original photogravure.
Date: Composed 1937. Printed later.
Dimensions: Overall size: 5 1/2 x 4 3/8 in. (140 x 111 mm).
Pricing:
  Starting Price: $300
  Reserve Price: N.A.
  Auction Sale Price Estimate: $400/500
Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good to fine condition; affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board.
Comment(s): This image of Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel was taken in the studio of ‘Vogue’ magazine. A platinum print of this image sold for an auction record (per “Gordon’s”) of $ 40,259 (€29,550) at Sotheby's, Paris, 11/11/2011, lot #105. Image copyright © The Estate of Horst P. Horst. [29633-1-300-NA]