Francesco Scavullo

gelatin silver print, the photographer's copyright credit stamp on the reverse, 1974, printed later (Scavullo: 50 Years, p. 171 )

The collection of Sean Byrnes

The print is in generally excellent condition. The print is hinged. An area of retouching is noticeable in the lower right side edge of the image. There is a discoloration in the lower right margin of the print. There are a few minor indentations in the margins. The print is cockling. The stamp reads '© SCAVULLO' on the reverse of the print.
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This image was taken the same year as the release of Rock N’ Roll Animal, Lou Reed’s third solo record after departing from the Velvet Undergound. Birthed from the glitter of Andy Warhol’s Factory scene, Reed’s classic counter-culture ballad ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ described Factory personas such as Candy Darling, Holly Woodlawn and Joe Dallesandro, who are also represented in the No End to Beauty auction.

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