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Michel Comte Yves, Saint Laurent, W Magazine For Sale

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Michel Comte - Yves, Saint Laurent, W Magazine, 1992, Digital c print

Yves, Saint Laurent, W Magazine, 1992

Digital c print

26 x 26 inches / 66 x 66 cm- Edition of 20 - 50% sold 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 portrait captures the legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in an intimate moment of creative contemplation. Comte's masterful use of natural lighting and shadow creates a dramatic chiaroscuro effect that emphasizes Saint Laurent's distinctive profile and expressive hands. The square format and refined tonal range of the digital c-print give the image a timeless quality, while the close framing establishes an unusual proximity to one of fashion's most influential figures. Originally commissioned for W Magazine, the photograph transcends editorial photography to become a powerful character study. Created during a pivotal moment in fashion history, this work represents both Comte's exceptional ability to capture cultural icons and the enduring legacy of Saint Laurent himself. The photograph is offered in four edition sizes, providing collectors with flexibility in scale and investment level. With half of the twenty-print edition already acquired, this piece demonstrates strong collector interest while remaining accessible to discerning buyers seeking museum-quality photography that documents fashion's golden era. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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Michel Comte

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

Michel Comte

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

Michel Comte

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

Michel Comte

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

Michel Comte

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

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