Helmut Newton

a group of 4 gelatin silver prints, comprising Cyberwoman 1, 2, 5, and 7, each signed and editioned in pencil on the reverse, framed, 2000, each from an edition of 500 (4)

Eyestorm, London

These prints, on double-weight semi-glossy paper, are in generally good condition. Scattered foxing and matte deposits are visible in the images and margins. A small area on the reverse of each print is yellowed where the photographer's signature was visible when framed. Cyberwoman 1 (woman by refrigerator) - This print is editioned '133/500' in pencil on the reverse. Cyberwoman 3 (seated woman) - There is a dark brown pin-point-sized stain, possibly from processing, at the extreme upper right edge of the margin. There is extensive, pale-brown foxing on the reverse and several stray graphite deposits. This print is editioned '118/500' in pencil on the reverse. Cyberwoman 5 (woman with gun) - Upon close examination under raking light, there is a very soft crease by the man's shoes that does not appear to break the emulsion. This print is editioned '119/500' in pencil on the reverse. Cyberwoman 7 (woman in handcuffs) - There is very faint gray smudging in the lower left margin, possibly a result of light leakage during development. Under close examination under raking light, there is a soft horizontal crease in the image at the center left that does not appear to break the emulsion. This print is numbered 127/500 in pencil on the reverse. There are two tape strips along the upper edge in the margin, as well as two tape strips at the upper edge on the reverse.
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