Mario Testino Malibu, Los Angeles (Gucci)

Mario Testino
b. 1954
Malibu, Los Angeles (Gucci)

mural-sized chromogenic print, framed, 2003, no. 2 in an edition of 3; accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity
image: 122.9 by 155.7 cm (48⅜ by 61¼ in.)
frame: 131.6 by 164.5 cm (51⅞ by 64¾ in.)

Condition Report:
Please note the colours and shades in the online catalogue illustration may vary depending on screen settings.

While this photograph has not been examined out of its frame, it appears to be in generally excellent condition. The colours remain bright and saturated, with no apparent signs of fading.

Catalogue Note:
This advertisement for Gucci debuted in the February 2003 issue of Vogue and quickly came under fire for its provocative content. Personally designed by Gucci Creative Director Tom Ford and featuring 24-year old model Carmen Kass with the letter 'G' shaved into her pubic hair, the image was unofficially dubbed 'Pubic Enemy'.

Provenance:
Phillips de Pury & Company, New York, Mario Testino: Out of Fashion, 2007