Francesco Scavullo

American, 1921-2004

Francesco Scavullo (1921–2004) was an American fashion photographer celebrated for his glamorous, highly polished style that helped define the look of late-20th-century popular culture. Born in Staten Island, New York, Scavullo began experimenting with photography in his teens, often using his sisters as models. After assisting Horst P. Horst at Vogue, he established his own career and quickly became one of the most in-demand photographers of his generation. Scavullo is best known for his decades-long collaboration with Cosmopolitan, where his bold, sensual, and confident images of women graced more than three decades of covers, beginning in the 1960s. His portraits extended well beyond fashion: he photographed countless celebrities, from Hollywood stars to musicians and cultural icons, including Barbra Streisand, Madonna, Grace Kelly, and Andy Warhol. His approach balanced glamour with intimacy, making his subjects appear both larger-than-life and approachable. Over the years, Scavullo published several books, including Scavullo on Beauty (1972), Scavullo Women (1982), and Scavullo: Photographs 1948–1984, which solidified his place in both the fashion and fine art worlds. His work has been exhibited internationally and is part of major collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. For collectors, Scavullo’s posters, exhibition prints, and signed ephemera hold strong value. They not only capture the aesthetics of an era but also represent the enduring appeal of an artist whose images helped shape the public’s perception of beauty, celebrity, and style in the latter half of the 20th century.

Creator: Francesco Scavullo

Francesco Scavullo, Warhol Factory: Jay Johnson & Woman I, 1968, USA

$5,152Sale Price|20% Off

Francesco Scavullo, Warhol Factory: Jay Johnson & Woman I, 1968, USA

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Francesco Scavullo black & white photograph Jay & Jed Johnson, photo mounted on board. From Scavullo Studio. 1968-1969. 18.25 x 12.25 inches. Minnesota twins, Jay and Jed J...

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Mid-20th Century American Other Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

Scavullo Women by Francesco Scavullo, Pub, 1982

$125

Scavullo Women by Francesco Scavullo, Pub, 1982

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Scavullo Women published in 1982 by Harper & Row, New York. Written by Francesco Scavullo, with 46 of his portraits and candid interviews. The black cloth bound book with its origina...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol Factory: Portrait of Jay Johnson, 1968

$6,272Sale Price|20% Off

Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol Factory: Portrait of Jay Johnson, 1968

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Francesco Scavullo black & white photograph Jay & Jed Johnson. Photo on Board. From Scavullo Studio. 1968-1969. Large scale. 18.25 x 12.25 inches. Minnesota twins, Jay an...

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1960s American Vintage Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

Francesco Scavullo Skull, Unique Screenprint on Canvas, Pop Art, 1980s, Signed

$5,600

Francesco Scavullo Skull, Unique Screenprint on Canvas, Pop Art, 1980s, Signed

By Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

Francesco Scavullo Skull, Unique Screenprint on Canvas, Pop Art, 1980s, Signed. A unique screenprint in colors on canvas, signed and dated in ink on the reverse, 1985. Image: 44 × 44...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Francesco Scavullo

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Canvas, Acrylic

Francesco Scavullo, Warhol Factory: Jay Johnson & Woman II, 1968, USA

$5,952Sale Price|20% Off

Francesco Scavullo, Warhol Factory: Jay Johnson & Woman II, 1968, USA

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Francesco Scavullo black & white photograph Jay & Jed Johnson, mounted on board. From Scavullo Studio. 1968-9. 18.25 x 12.25 inches. Minnesota twins, Jay and Jed Johnson mo...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

Francesco Scavullo, Warhol Factory, Jay & Jed Johnson I, 1968

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Francesco Scavullo, Warhol Factory, Jay & Jed Johnson I, 1968

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Francesco Scavullo black & white photograph Jay & Jed Johnson. Large scale photo on board from Scavullo Studio. 1968-1969. 18.25 x 12.25 inches. Minnesota twins, Jay and Jed Johnson...

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1960s American Vintage Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

Black & White Photography Limited Edition Portrait of a

$582

H 20.87 in W 15.95 in D 0.01 in

Black & White Photography Limited Edition Portrait of a

Located in Weesp, NL

Limited Edition #01/10 Black & White portrait of a road house Chef in Nikko, October 2022 by Taco Joustra. This portrait is part of a series titled "Faces of Japan". The museum quality fine art B&W print measures Height : 20.866 x Width : 15.994 inches. This includes the 0.787 inch white border The photograph will be signed and numbered . Japanese cuisine, also known as washoku, is characterized by its emphasis on seasonality, simplicity, and balance of flavors. It also places a strong emphasis on the appearance of dishes, with a focus on presentation. Sushi, ramen, and tempura are some of the most well-known Japanese dishes...

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2010s Japanese Modern Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

1982 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer V50 Italian Motorcycle

$16,387

H 40.95 in W 81.11 in D 27.56 in

1982 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer V50 Italian Motorcycle

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

V50 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer. A wonderful Moto Guzzi café racer. This customised Moto Guzzi V50 is a lightweight, 500cc powered motorcycle with visual minimalism, featuring low-mounted...

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1980s English Modern Vintage Francesco Scavullo

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Metal

Robert Crumb, Sketchbooks 1982-2011

$1,000 / set

H 10.6 in W 8.1 in D 2 in

Robert Crumb, Sketchbooks 1982-2011

By Robert Crumb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collector's edition book: 8.1 x 10.6 in. Pigment print: 10 x 7.9 in. The set includes a hand-written introduction by Robert Crumb. Each set of this 1,000-copy limited edition al...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

Antique Trade Sign Shipwrights Arms English Pub

$2,650

H 31 in W 39.5 in D 6 in

Antique Trade Sign Shipwrights Arms English Pub

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Trade Sign Shipwrights Arms English Pub

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1910s Vintage Francesco Scavullo

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Wood

Picasso 2 Volume Box Set Carsten-Peter Warncke Pub Benedikt Taschen 1995

$350 / set

H 10 in W 7.75 in D 2.75 in

Picasso 2 Volume Box Set Carsten-Peter Warncke Pub Benedikt Taschen 1995

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

PABLO PICASSO 1881-1973 by Carsten-Peter Warncke; Ingo F. Walther Illustrated by Pablo Picasso Published by Benedikt Taschen.Germany 1995 (Vol I: The Works 1890-1936, pp. 1-380, Vol...

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20th Century American Expressionist Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

Making Space: Interior Design by Women

$60 / item

H 11.38 in W 9.88 in D 0.98 in

Making Space: Interior Design by Women

Located in New York, NY

A global survey of 250 of the most creative women practicing interior design from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day The history of women’s involvement in int...

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2010s Slovenian Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

The Genius of Charles James 1982 Exhibition Catalogue Book

$195

H 12 in W 9 in D 0.5 in

The Genius of Charles James 1982 Exhibition Catalogue Book

By Charles James

Located in Stamford, CT

The Genius of Charles James exhibition catalogue by Elizabeth Ann Coleman. Book accompanied the 1982 Brooklyn Museum show. Soft cover first edition.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

Gabe Silverman 1980s Abstract Op Art Painting on Canvas, Original Frame

Unavailable|~~$3,200~~

H 46 in W 46 in D 1.25 in

Gabe Silverman 1980s Abstract Op Art Painting on Canvas, Original Frame

Located in Miami, FL

Gabe Silverman 1980s Abstract Op Art Painting on Canvas, Original metal frame. Offered for sale is an oversized original and exceptional Op Art painting recently discovered in a ti...

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1980s Vintage Francesco Scavullo

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Metal

Erotic Photograph of a Woman with a Violin

$450

H 25 in W 20 in D 1 in

Erotic Photograph of a Woman with a Violin

Located in Rochester, NY

A sensual black and white to slightly sepia tone interior photographic image of a partially nude woman holding a violin, pencil signed dated and numbered by artist on right side of m...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

VINTAGE ROAD TOURING WINTER TRAINER PUB BiKE WORK HORSE

$539

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

VINTAGE ROAD TOURING WINTER TRAINER PUB BiKE WORK HORSE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Winter Trainer, road "Pub" touring bike HISTORY I am selling my entire bike collection which compris...

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20th Century Other Francesco Scavullo

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Steel

The Woman in the Window

$509

H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in

The Woman in the Window

Located in London, GB

Original Us Original production still for the 1944 Film Noir The Woman In The Window directed by Fritz Lang and starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett. Th...

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1940s American Vintage Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

Jeddah Old and New Hardcover Book by James Buchan 1982

$125

H 12.5 in W 10.5 in D 1 in

Jeddah Old and New Hardcover Book by James Buchan 1982

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Jeddah Old and New Hardcover Book by James Buchan revised edition 1982.'Bride of the Red Sea'. This is a cosmopolitan city, ancient and modern hub, unique seat of civilisation and me...

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Late 20th Century Emirian Islamic Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

Previously Available Items

Francesco Scavullo, Flower Arrangement, Serigraph

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H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in

Francesco Scavullo, Flower Arrangement, Serigraph

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in New York, NY

Francesco Scavullo, Roses and Tulips in Chinese Mug: screenprint in colours, 1987, on woven, signed and dated in pencil. Framed. Two others, one with a black background, the other in...

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Late 20th Century American Francesco Scavullo

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Enamel

Francesco Scavullo furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Francesco Scavullo furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Francesco Scavullo furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Francesco Scavullo were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Robert Motherwell, Irving Penn, and Jim Dine. Prices for Francesco Scavullo furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $100 and can go as high as $48,440, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,940.