William HELBURN: A Visionary in Fashion Photography
William HELBURN, a renowned photographer, left an indelible mark on the world of fashion and advertising photography throughout his decades-long career.
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 1950s and 1960s, William HELBURN became a major figure in the fashion scene, collaborating with prestigious magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle, as well as luxury brands like Dior, Audi, Supima, Revlon, Coca-Cola, and Max Factor. His images transcended mere advertising photography to become true works of art. Through his ability to merge timeless elegance with a contemporary touch, William HELBURN helped redefine 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