William HELBURN, a Visionary in Fashion Photography
William HELBURN, a renowned photographer, has left an indelible mark on the world of fashion and advertising photography throughout his career spanning several decades.
Born on February 19, 1924, in New York, and passing away on November 3, 2020, HELBURN developed a distinctive style that captured the very essence of elegance and innovation of his time.
In the ’50s and ’60s, William HELBURN became a major contributor to the fashion scene, collaborating with renowned magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle, as well as prestigious luxury brands like Dior, Audi, Supima, Revlon, Coca-Cola, and Max Factor. His images transcended mere advertising photographs to become true works of art. Through his ability to merge timeless elegance with a contemporary touch, William HELBURN contributed to redefining the aesthetic standards of his era.
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William HELBURN
Oleg Cassini, Anne St. Marie, Park Avenue, New York, NY, 1958
Original Photography
Silver Gelatin Print
Signed or Label on the verso
51 x 41 cm / 20 x 16 inch
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
127 x 101.5 cm / 50 x 40 inch
William HELBURN
Dovima Opera Box, 1953
Dress by Trigère, Furs by Maximillian, and Jewels by Cartier
Original Photography
Silver Gelatin Print
Signed or Label on the verso
51 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch
76.2 x 101.5 cm / 30 x 40 inch
101.5 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch
William HELBURN
Dorian Leigh in the shower, 1955
Original Photography
Archival Pigment Print
Signed or Label on the verso
51 x 41 cm / 20 x 16 inch
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
127 x 101.5 cm / 50 x 40 inch
William HELBURN
Step Lightly, 1959
Original Photography
Silver Gelatin Print
Signed or Label on the verso
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
William HELBURN
Joanna McCormick – Limo, 1951
Original Photography
Archival Pigment Print
Signed or Label on the verso
41 x 51 cm / 16 x 20 inch
51 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch
76.2 x 101.5 cm / 30 x 40 inch
101.5 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch
William HELBURN
Leggs – Red and Brown Suspender belt, 1965
Original Photography
Archival Pigment Print
Signed or Label on the verso
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
William HELBURN
Jean Patchett and Hard Hat Diver 2, 1954
Original Photography
Silver Gelatin Print
Signed or Label on the verso
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
127 x 101.5 cm / 50 x 40 inch
William HELBURN
Red Canoe, 1957
Barbara Mullen – Dress by John Moore for Talmack, fabric by Hope Skillman, Gramercy Park, New York, NY
Original Photography
Archival Pigment Print
Signed or Label on the verso
51 x 41 cm / 20 x 16 inch
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
127 x 101.5 cm / 50 x 40 inch
William HELBURN
Jean Patchett and Hard Hat Diver 1, 1954
Original Photography
Silver Gelatin Print
Signed or Label on the verso
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
127 x 101.5 cm / 50 x 40 inch
William HELBURN
Intermezzo, 1957
Dress by Hannah Troy, Shalimar, a crepe de chine fabric by ABC Fabrics, Central Park, NY, NY
Original Photography
Archival Pigment Print
Signed or Label on the verso
35.5 x 28 cm / 14 x 11 inch
61 x 76.2 cm / 24 x 30 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
127 x 101.5 cm / 50 x 40 inch
William HELBURN
Hueby, 1967 – Dog with shirt and tie
Original Photography
Gelatin Silver Print
Signed or Label on the verso
35.5 x 28 cm / 14 x 11 inch
41 x 51 cm / 16 x 20 inch
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
William HELBURN
Suzy Parker Lips, 1959
Original Photography
Archival Pigment Print
Signed or Label on the verso
51 x 41 cm / 20 x 16 inch
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
