AVEDON, RICHARD SIGNED POSTER, NASTASSJA KINSKI AND THE SERPENT, PHOTOGRAPHER

HE WAS AN AMERICAN FASHION AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER WHO WORKED FOR HARPER’S BAZAAR, VOGUE, AND ELLE SPECIALIZING IN CAPTURING MOVEMENT IN STILL PICTURES OF FASHION, THEATER AND DANCE. HERE, A RARE HAND-SIGNED “NASTASSJA KINSKI AND THE SERPENT” POSTER EXUDES A TIMELESS EROTICISM. THIS ICONIC IMAGE WAS TAKEN DURING A TWO HOUR SHOOT WHEN KINSKI WAS AT THE HEIGHT OF HER CAREER AND AVEDON WAS ALREADY A WORLD RENOWNED FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER. INTERTWINED WITH A BOA CONSTRICTOR, GRAPPLING WITH TEMPTATION, SEDUCTION AND POWER, KINSKI IS CLEARLY REFERENCING DEEPLY ROOTED CONCEPTS IN CLASSICAL ART AND MYTHOLOGY, MOST NOTORIOUSLY THE STORY OF ADAM AND EVE AND THE SERPENT THAT TRICKED EVE TO TAKE AN APPLE FROM THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE.RICHARD AVEDON (1923-2004) RARE HAND-SIGNED POSTER: NASTASSJA KINSKI AND THE SERPENT (1981), “Avedon”, 36 x 24.5, featuring Avedon’s classic image of the actress lying nude with a large boa constrictor, prominently hand-signed in thick pencil, with a huge signature that is the full length of the poster. Avedon’s stylistic innovations continue to influence photographers around the world. This same, signed, large size image, in a silver print photograph would sell for $70,000. The poster is affixed to a same-size cardstock mount and is in fine condition, with some scuffing along the edges from prior framing.Nastassja Kinski is a German actress and former model who has appeared in more than 60 films in Europe and the United States. In 1981, Richard Avedon photographed Kinski with a Burmese python coiled around her nude body. The image, which first appeared in the October 1981 issue of US Vogue, was released as a poster and became a best-seller, further confirming her status as a sex symbol. #12899ZWMR Certificate of Authenticity This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, History Makers Autographs. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1985)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee. YES, WE DO OFFER A LAYAWAY PLAN WE OFFER LAYAWAY AT NO EXTRA COST: A non-refundable 25% deposit is required and then the balance is to be paid at 25% per month for the next 3 months. All items will be held until the final payment is received. Please let us know if you would like to put some items in layaway and we will be happy to make the arrangements. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPH. We do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. This is our 34th year in business. We closed our retail galleries and now are totally internet sales oriented. We are a long-time member of UACC #RD337, PADAH, and the Manuscript Society. Our collectibles make for fantastic additions to long standing collections, great starting points for new collectors looking for trusted authentic material, and make for a truly unique gifts for that special person in your life or corporate gift for a special client. If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Be sure to add us to your favorites list. Also take a look at the hundreds of other items we have in our eBay store. History Makers Autographs offers one of the strongest guarantees available by any dealer. We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of the document/artwork, without time limit, to the original purchaser. Every item we sell comes with a Certificate of Authenticity clearly stating this guarantee. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. Thank you for visiting our eBay store. We hope you enjoyed looking at all the wonderful autographs, historic documents, fine art photographs, and interesting memorabilia. Please let us know how we can be of service. We appreciate you letting your friends know about us.