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Michel Comte - Nadja Auermann & Eva Herzigova, Vogue Italia, 1996, Digital c print

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

About this work

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

· 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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About the Fashion Icons Series

Explore Michel Comte's Fashion Icons series, a celebrated collection capturing the golden era of 1990s celebrity and haute couture photography. This prestigious body of work features iconic portraits of supermodels and A-list personalities including Nadja Auermann, Eva Herzigova, Sharon Stone, Isabella Rosselini, and Brooke Shields, many commissioned by Vogue Italia, Vogue Germany, and L'Uomo Vogue.

Comte's masterful approach combines technical precision with intimate portraiture, establishing him as a defining voice in luxury fashion photography. Each work reflects the aesthetic standards and cultural moment of the period, from elegant studio compositions to conceptual editorial pieces for Dolce & Gabbana and French Vogue.

These photographs remain highly sought-after by collectors, representing a pivotal moment in fashion history when celebrity and high fashion intersected with artistic vision. The series showcases the photographer's distinctive style and his influence on contemporary portraiture.

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Nadja Auermann & Eva Herzigova, Vogue Italia

About Michel Comte

Michel Comte's work commands a robust presence in the international auction market, affirming his status as a master of contemporary photography. His limited edition prints, particularly from his influential fashion and portraiture archives, are regularly featured in sales at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips.

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