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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.
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Creator: Francesco Scavullo
Francesco Scavullo Skull, Screenprint on Canvas, Coral, Black, Signed
Francesco Scavullo Skull, Screenprint on Canvas, Coral, Black, Signed

Francesco Scavullo Skull, Screenprint on Canvas, Coral, Black, Signed

By Andy Warhol, Francesco Scavullo

Located in New York, NY

Francesco Scavullo cow skull, screenprint on canvas, coral, black, teal, signed. Screenprint in colors on canvas, signed and dated in ink on the reverse, 1985. Scavullo, 1921–2004, w...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Francesco Scavullo

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Canvas, Acrylic

Scavullo Women by Francesco Scavullo, Pub, 1982
Scavullo Women by Francesco Scavullo, Pub, 1982

Scavullo Women by Francesco Scavullo, Pub, 1982

By Francesco Scavullo

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1980s American Modern Vintage Francesco Scavullo

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

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

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1960s American Vintage Francesco Scavullo

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Paper

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

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

By Francesco Scavullo

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

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

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

By Francesco Scavullo

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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

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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.