From humanitarian assignments in war-torn countries to photoshoots with some of the world’s most prominent people and brands, Michel Comte is a celebrated contemporary magazine and fashion photographer who has worked all over the globe.
Collaborating with the likes of Vogue Italia, l'Uomo Vogue, Vanity Fair and Interview didn’t happen instantly for Comte. Born and raised in Zurich, Switzerland, the photographer began his career in art restoration, working on pieces by Andy Warhol and Yves Klein until 1979, when he secured his first assignment from fashion industry legend Karl Lagerfeld for French luxury house Chloé. Later, Lagerfeld arranged for Comte to work with Chanel, and from there, the photographer built relationships with numerous brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Gianfranco Ferre, Ferrari, Hennessy, Hermès, Lancôme, Jaguar and more.
Comte worked on photoshoots with many celebrities and public figures such as Mike Tyson, Miles Davis, Sofia Coppola, Elijah Wood, Tina Turner and others.
While keeping busy with shoots, Comte also found time to set up his own humanitarian organization and established successful fundraising efforts with the International Red Cross that focused on supplying clean water to countries in need.
As a passionate mountain climber, Comte became intimately aware of global warming and has worked for decades to increase public awareness relating to climate change. Comte scaled mountains by air and foot to photograph the changes in ice caps — often returning to the same locations all over the world in order to document the disappearing ice.
Comte has exhibited internationally at institutions such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, the Kunst Haus Wien in Austria, the Verona Centro Internazionale di Fotografia and Munich Pinakothek der Moderne.
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Safe Sex Photograph by Michel Comte, Contemporary, 1994, Unframed
By Michel Comte
Located in Roma, IT
Original vintage photograph realized by Michel Compte, featuring Sofia Coppola. Belongs to Comte's Series "Safe Sex". Excellent condition.
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Set of two Photographs by and with Michel Comte - Photographs - 1994
By Michel Comte
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of photographs realized in 1993 and 1994. The first, realized by Pat Beaudet, shows the photographer Michel Comte with friends. The second features Sofia Coppola, and belong...
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Claudia Schiffer I - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
This color photograph by Michel Comte presents a staged interior scene defined by warm, saturated tones and a richly detailed setting. Claudia Schiffer lies on a pink upholstered sof...
Archival Pigment
$6,853
Gisele Buendchen with Paparazzis, Cannes - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
In 1999, star photographer Michel Comte created a series of images with supermodel Gisele Bündchen in Cannes, France for Vogue Italia. The highly praised artworks are now part of fas...
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Daryl Hannah for L'Uomo Vogue - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photoraph of Actress Daryl Hannah in Lingerie lying on an Elephant's back, smoking, photographed by Michel Comnte for L'Uomo Vogue in 1992. All prints are limited ed...
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$6,853
Beauty and Beast II, Jumping with Zebra, 1996 - Limited Edition Fine Art Print
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Semi Nude Model in Zebra printed pants jumping in the desert with a Zebra, photographed by Michel Comte as part of the Series 'Beauty and the Beast' in 1996. All prints are limited...
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$6,853
Gisele Screaming, for VOGUE, Cannes 1999, Limited Edition Photography, Fine Art
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
“Gisele Bündchen Screaming, for VOGUE, Cannes 1999” by Michel Comte captures a raw and electrifying moment that transcends the conventions of fashion photography. Shot during the Can...
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$1,750
H 31 in W 31 in D 0.1 in
"Oscar" Black & White Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Oscar" Black & White Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued b...
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$1,950
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No Title (No 44) Ballet Photography 36x36 in Ed 4/28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
By Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
No Title (No 44) Ballet Photography 36x36 in Ed 4/28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Photography Year photo was taken: 2019 This picture is a part of Spirit series. Magic dance movement....
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$1,950
H 36 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
"No Title Nr. 15" Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
By Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"No Title Nr. 15" Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Photography Edition of 28 (36 x 36 inch) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2016 This ...
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$1,350
H 27.5 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
"Blur" Black & White Photograph 27.5" x 20" in Signed Ed. 2/15 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Blur" Black & White Photograph 27.5" x 20" in Signed Ed. 2/15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by t...
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$1,850
H 31 in W 31 in D 0.1 in
"Love" Black & White Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition 1/7 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Love" Black & White Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition 1/7 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the...
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$2,350
H 39 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
"Queen" Black & White Photograph 39" x 39" in Signed Ed. of 3 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Queen" Black & White Photograph 39" x 39" in Signed Ed. of 3 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the a...
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$2,350
H 39 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
"Play" Black & White Photograph 39" x 39" in Limited Ed. of 3 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Play" Black & White Photograph 39" x 39" in Limited Ed. of 3 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the a...
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$2,350
H 39 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
"Around the World 2" Photography 39" x 39" inch Edition of 3 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Around the World 2" Photography 39" x 39" inch Edition of 3 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the...
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$1,950
H 36 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
No title (No 16) Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
By Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
No title (No 16) Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko No title (No 16) Photography print Edition of 28 (36 x 36 inch) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo w...
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$2,350
H 39 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
"Chick-Chick" Black & White Photograph 39" x 39" in Ed. of 3 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Chick-Chick" Black & White Photograph 39" x 39" in Ed. of 3 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issues by the...
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$1,850
H 31 in W 31 in D 0.1 in
"Angel" Black & White Photograph 31" x 31" in Signed Ed. of 7 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Angel" Black & White Photograph 31" x 31" in Signed Ed. of 7 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by th...
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$1,850
H 31 in W 31 in D 0.1 in
"Roads" Black & White Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Roads" Black & White Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by t...
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$1,850
H 31 in W 31 in D 0.1 in
"Play" Black & White Photograph 31" x 31" in Limited Ed. of 7 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Play" Black & White Photograph 31" x 31" in Limited Ed. of 7 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by th...
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$4,500
H 45 in W 45 in D 1 in
"Rise" Ballet Photograph 45" x 45" in Limited Ed. of 18 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
By Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Rise" Ballet Photograph 45" x 45" in Limited Ed. of 18 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko "Rise" Photography Year photo was taken: 2017 This picture is a part of Spirit series. The picture ...
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Beast
By Angela Bacon-Kidwell
Located in Sante Fe, NM
The series, Traveling Dream comes from a lifelong obsession of exploring how my subconscious generates my dreams. As I move through my day, I am keenly aware of my encounters with pe...
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Mike Tyson
By Michel Comte
Located in Wiscasett, ME
An iconic image by Michel Comte (Swiss b. 1954). Gelatin silver print signed in pencil on the reverse. Matted and framed under plexiglass. 14.5" x 14.5" image and 22.5" x 22.5" inclu...
Silver Gelatin