ultimate Ellen von Unwerth
An Exclusive Selection of Polaroids from the Archive of Ellen von Unwerth to be Premiered in Paris and London in November 2022
Phillips announces “Ultimate Ellen von Unwerth”, an exclusive selection of twenty unique Polaroids taken by the celebrated photographer Ellen von Unwerth. The majority of these works were created during editorial assignments for international publications, including Vogue US, Vogue Italia and The Face, in the supermodel heyday of the 1990s. Advertising campaign images include Paris Hilton for Guess in 2004 and Alessandra Ambrosio for Victoria’s Secret in 2005. This curation, showcasing Ellen’s instantly recognisable images of strong, sensual and playful women, will be unveiled for the first time in Phillips’ Paris galleries from 7 to 11 November. The Polaroids will then travel to London for a public preview from 16 to 22 November at 30 Berkeley Square before being offered in the “Photographs” auction on 22 November.
Expressing her enthusiasm for presenting the Polaroids for the very first time, Ellen von Unwerth outlines what this selection of twenty Polaroids means to her and why she has chosen to collaborate with Phillips for this world premiere: “Polaroids hold a special place in my photography; I love the spontaneity and the energy they bring. I’m very happy to premiere my Polaroids, which will offer a backstage insight into some of my most iconic shoots, mixed with more recent celebrities and series. Phillips is the perfect partner for this first auction.”
Source: press release
On top: "Miami Blues", Kate Moss, Miami, 1993 - courtesy of Phillips
Ellen von Unwerth, "The Green Baroness", Nadja Auermann, Paris, 1994 - Courtesy of Phillips
Ellen von Unwerth, "Celebrity", Alessandra Ambrosio, Saint Tropez, 2005 - Courtesy of Phillips
Ellen von Unwerth, "Babe Watching", Claudia Schiffer, Saint Tropez, 1994 - Courtesy of Phillips
Ellen von Unwerth, "Lovers", Karen Elson, Paris, 1997 - Courtesy of Phillips
Ellen von Unwerth, "Chimney Sweeper", Kate Moss, Paris, 1995 - Courtesy of Phillips
Ellen von Unwerth, "Miss America", Claudia Schiffer, Saint Tropez, 1994 - Courtesy of Phillips
Ellen von Unwerth, "The Spy from the Cold", Nadja Auermann, Prague, 1994 - Courtesy of Phillips
Ellen von Unwerth, "Happy!" Nadja Auermann, Prague, 1994 - Courtesy of Phillips
Ellen von Unwerth, "The Red Baroness", Karen Mulder, Cannes, 1991 - Courtesy of Phillips
Ellen von Unwerth, "Unveiled", Adriana Lima, Mexico, 1999 - Courtesy of Phillips
