Artist: Horst P. Horst (German/American, 1906 - 1999). Title: "Mainbocher Corset, Paris". Medium: Original photogravure. Date: Composed 1939. Printed later. Dimensions: Overall size: 11 7/8 x 9 1/16 in. (302 x 230 mm). Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good to fine condition. Comment(s): Undoubtedly Horst's most famous image. According to “Gordon’s Photography Prices” the auction record for a platinum print of this image is $288,000 realized at Christie's, New York, 4/23/2007, lot #22. The model is Mme. Bernon. The image was taken on August 11,1939. Image copyright © The Estate of Horst P. Horst. [29619-2-800]