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
Bus Top, 1958
Dovima and Jean Patchett on Bus Top in front of the Flat Iron Building for Harper’s Bazaar – December 1958, Madison Square, New York, NY
Original Photography
Silver Gelatin Print
Signed or Label on the verso
41 x 51 cm / 16 x 20 inch
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
127 x 152.5 cm / 50 x 60 inch
William HELBURN
Dovima Under the El, 1955
“Dior Creates Cosmopolitan Drama,” Under 3rd Avenue Elevated train, 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
Joanna McCormick – Lipstick Bullet, 1955
Smith and Wesson – 44 Magnum
Original Photography
Archival Pigment Print
Signed or Label on the verso
41 x 51 cm / 16 x 20 inch
76.2 x 101.5 cm / 30 x 40 inch
127 x 152.5 cm / 50 x 60 inch
William HELBURN
Clean New York, Circa 1960
Original Photography
Silver Gelatin Print
Signed or Label on the verso
41 x 51 cm / 16 x 20 inch
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
William HELBURN
Lamppost – Don’t Walk, 1958
Carmen Dell’Orefice and Betsy Pickering, Harper’s Bazaar variant, 1st Avenue New York, NY
Original Photography
Silver Gelatin Print
Signed or Label on the verso
41 x 51 cm / 16 x 20 inch
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
61 x 76.2 cm / 24 x 30 inch
William HELBURN
Dovima Opera Glasses, Circa 1961
Original Photography
Silver Gelatin Print
Signed or Label on the verso
41 x 51 cm / 16 x 20 inch
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
William HELBURN
Dovima Jet Pilot, Circa 1955
Air Base, Westhampton, NY
Original Photography
Digital Print
Signed or Label on the verso
41 x 51 cm / 16 x 20 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
Buick LeSabre / Coral Gables – Florida, 1964
Original Photography
Digital 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
152 x 127 cm / 60 x 50 inch
William HELBURN
Chrysler New Yorker, 1962
Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Original Photography
Digital Print
Signed or Label on the verso
41 x 51 cm / 16 x 20 inch
61 x 51 cm / 24 x 20 inch
101.5 x 76.2 cm / 40 x 30 inch
William HELBURN
Sharon Tate Pear, 1967
Original Photography
Digital 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
152 x 101.5 cm / 60 x 40 inch
William HELBURN
Sharon Tate Wet T-Shirt 2, 1967
“A Beginner’s Guide to Mao Tse-Tung,” Esquire Magazine, December 1967Original Photography
Digital 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
152 x 101.5 cm / 60 x 40 inch
William HELBURN
Sharon Tate Wet T-Shirt, 1967
“A Beginner’s Guide to Mao Tse-Tung,” Esquire Magazine, December 1967Original Photography
Digital 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
152 x 101.5 cm / 60 x 40 inch