"Pirelli's Calendar Niki Lauda, May 1985" 16x20 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton
"Pirelli's Calendar Niki Lauda, May 1985" Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton
16"x20" silver gelatin sheet with square image measuring approximately 15"x15". The square image is the final image that was published as the May 1985 Pirelli's calendar image.
Full Description:
Pirelli’s Calendar — Niki Lauda, May 1985
Photographed in May 1985 for the Pirelli Calendar, this image captures Helmut Newton’s instinct for friction—between glamour and machinery, flesh and speed. A model, poised in heels, leans into the mechanics of a Formula One car as a masked driver looks on, the scene charged with tension and ritual. Newton frames the moment low and close, emphasizing torque and posture: the curve of the body against the geometry of the chassis, elegance pressed up against industrial force.
More than a portrait of motorsport celebrity, the photograph stages a psychological exchange. The racetrack becomes a theater of power where control is negotiated, not assumed. Shot by Helmut Newton and featuring Niki Lauda, the image distills Newton’s enduring fascination with dominance, spectacle, and desire—transforming the utilitarian world of racing into a tableau of erotic authority that remains unmistakably his.
Overview
Authentic vintage silver-gelatin print from Helmut Newton’s authorized collection, printed on 16×20 inch (40.6×50.8 cm) fiber-based paper with an image area of approximately 15×18.5 inches (38×47 cm).
These collector-scale works maintain the same darkroom precision and tonal richness as Newton’s exhibition editions while offering a more intimate presentation ideal for personal display or curated collections.
This size offers the perfect balance between exhibition-scale presence and collectible versatility, ideal for serious collectors and design-driven interiors alike.
Print Quality & Materials
Each work is hand-produced using the traditional darkroom silver-gelatin process — the gold standard of black-and-white fine-art printing.
- True continuous-tone fiber-based paper
- Archival chemistry for museum longevity
- Distinctive high-contrast Newton tonality
- Estate or collection provenance documentation included
Provenance & Background
Our gallery has represented Newton’s Private Property and related portfolios for over 18 years, serving an international clientele of collectors, curators, and design professionals since 2007. Every photograph is accompanied by full documentation verifying its authenticity and origin within the authorized Newton Collection.
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every artwork we sell. Each print is guaranteed authentic and as described, backed by a 30-day satisfaction return policy and our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Collectors have trusted us for nearly two decades — with more than 1,000 fine-art photographs placed in private and institutional collections worldwide.
Shipping & Handling
All artworks are packed in Airfloat Systems® archival boxes with Kevlar lining and corner protection.
- Ships fully insured via FedEx, UPS, or DHL Express
- Signature required upon delivery
- Worldwide shipping available
Framing options are available only when specified in the listing. Otherwise, prints are shipped unframed in their protective archival sleeves.
Returns
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery provided the artwork is returned in original condition and packaging. Refunds are issued promptly upon inspection.