We mark Halloween with a curated selection of works that explore the mysterious, the theatrical, and the darkly glamorous—an homage to the uncanny side of fine art photography.
“Christy Turlington for british VOGUE, New Orleans 1990” by ARTHUR ELGORT
limited edition of 30
At the center stands Ellen von Unwerth’s “Adriana Lima – Wicked” series, where playful seduction meets gothic allure. Adriana Lima is cast as a modern-day witch, combining high fashion with timeless symbolism. Von Unwerth’s photographs, long recognized as iconic, continue to hold their place as collectible editions of lasting value.
“Adriana Lima, Wicked” by ELLEN VON UNWERTH
limited edition of 7
“Adriana Lima, Wicked IV” by ELLEN VON UNWERTH
limited edition of 7
Albert Watson adds a cinematic dimension with works such as “Cadillac in Parking Lot, Las Vegas, 2000”, a study in neon-lit mystery, and portraits like “Julie, New York City 2017” . His photographs, housed in major institutions and collections worldwide, remain benchmarks of technical and artistic mastery.
“Cadillac in a Parkinglot, Las Vegas” by ALBERT WATSON
limited edition of 10
“Lana Ogilvie, NYC 1991” by ALBERT WATSON
limited edition of 25
A darker elegance emerges in Michel Comte’s “Helena Christensen with Hat” (1993)—a large-scale black-and-white vision that merges refinement with gothic drama, offering collectors a statement piece of enduring relevance.
“Helna Christensen with Hat, 1993” by MICHEL COMTE
limited edition of 3
From David Drebin’s “Heaven Can Wait”, with its cinematic skies, to Arthur Elgort’s iconic Christy Turlington in New Orleans, the selection underscores photography’s power to transcend fashion and capture atmosphere, mood, and emotion with timeless resonance.
“Heaven Can Wait” by DAVID DREBIN
limited edition of 7
“The Golden Age I” by GOTTFRIED HELNWEIN
limited edition of 3
Surreal and allegorical narratives unfold in Gottfried Helnwein’s “The Golden Age” and Kristian Schuller’s “Puppets,” both conjuring dreamlike visions that unsettle as much as they enchant.
“Puppets” by KRISTIAN SCHULLER
limited edition of 5
“Cirque #4498, Anthology” by HOWARD SCHATZ
limited edition of 8
Completing the curation are the bold theatrics of Howard Schatz’s “Anthology Cirque” and the sensual charge of Sante D’Orazio’s “Sky Nellor – Devil.” Both works channel spectacle and seduction in striking form.
“Sky Nellor, Crosby Street” by SANTE D’ORAZIO
limited edition of 10
This Halloween presentation at PREISS FINE ARTS is not only a seasonal celebration but also a collector’s opportunity: lifetime editions by internationally renowned photographers whose relevance and market strength continue to grow. Each piece embodies rarity, artistic heritage, and the allure of the extraordinary.
“Deeper Shades Vienna IX” by ANDREAS H. BITESNICH
limited edition of 5
