
Beauty and the Beast
16 works

Nadja Auermann & Eva Herzigova, Vogue Italia, 1996
Digital c print
26 x 26 inches / 66 x 66 cm- Edition of 20 36 x 36 inches / 91 x 91 cm - Edition of 7 47 x 47 inches / 120 x 120 cm- Edition of 3 69 x 60 inches / 175 x 175 cm - Edition of 1
This striking photograph captures supermodels Nadja Auermann and Eva Herzigova in an intimate moment that exemplifies the height of 1990s fashion photography. Originally commissioned for Vogue Italia, the image showcases Comte's masterful ability to balance commercial glamour with artistic vision. The digital c-print process renders exceptional tonal range and detail, while the square format creates a contemporary, gallery-worthy presentation. The composition demonstrates Comte's signature style of clean lines and dramatic presence, transforming a fashion editorial into fine art photography. Michel Comte's work from this era represents a pivotal moment when fashion photography firmly established itself within the contemporary art market. This piece features two of the decade's most iconic models at the peak of their careers, making it both a cultural document and an aesthetically powerful image. The limited edition structure across four sizes offers collectors flexibility while maintaining exclusivity, with the smallest edition of twenty providing an accessible entry point into Comte's celebrated oeuvre. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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Auction History

· Michel Comte · Sotheby's · 2017-05 · $12,052

· Michel Comte · Sotheby's · 2017-05 · $12,052

· Michel Comte · Sotheby's · 2016-05 · $26,896

· Michel Comte · Sotheby's · 2016-05 · $24,451

· Michel Comte · Sotheby's · 2016-05 · $36,677

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