Slim Aarons – Hotel Il Pellicano (1980)

Hotel Il Pellicano, 1980

• Artist: Slim Aarons (American, 1916–2006)
• Medium: Archival pigment print, printed later
• Dimensions: 96 × 145 cm
• Stamp: Getty Images Archive, lower right
• Provenance: Darren Lyons Collection, Geelong 

Hotel Il Pellicano is a large-format archival pigment print by Slim Aarons — one of the most celebrated and culturally beloved photographers of the twentieth century — bearing the Getty Images Archive stamp to the lower right, and coming from the distinguished Darren Lyons Collection in Geelong, Australia.

Slim Aarons spent five decades photographing the international jet set — aristocrats, socialites, film stars, and industrialists — at their most relaxed and glamorous, across the villas, pools, and hotels of Tuscany, the Côte d'Azur, and beyond. His own description of his work — "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places" — remains one of the most quoted formulations in the history of photography.

Hotel Il Pellicano, the legendary Tuscan retreat on the cliffs of Monte Argentario founded in 1965, is among the most iconic subjects in Aarons's body of work. This large-format 96 × 145 cm print captures the Italian Riviera at its most enchanting, with the depth of color and tonal richness typical of the archival pigment process.

The work comes from the Darren Lyons Collection, Geelong, and is in very good condition.

That same effortless glamour appears in Buzios, a rare extra-limited gelatin silver print capturing the jet set on a spectacular coastal escape. A French Riviera counterpart can be found in Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc Pool (1969), an archival pigment print with an exceptional provenance through the Hulton Archive and Getty Images Gallery — both available now at Lynart Gallery.

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FAQ

Is this an original work by Slim Aarons?
Yes — an authentic archival pigment print of Hotel Il Pellicano, 1980, bearing the Getty Images Archive stamp to the lower right, from the Darren Lyons Collection, Geelong.

What does "printed later" mean?
"Printed later" indicates that this archival pigment print was produced after the original photograph was taken in 1980, from the original negative, under the authority of the Getty Images Archive — the official custodian of Slim Aarons's photographic legacy.

What is Hotel Il Pellicano?
Hotel Il Pellicano is one of the most legendary and exclusive coastal retreats in Italy — founded in 1965 on the cliffs of Monte Argentario, Tuscany, and patronized across decades by the most glamorous figures of European and international society. It is among the most iconic and sought-after subjects in Slim Aarons's entire body of work.

What is the Getty Images Archive stamp?
The Getty Images Archive stamp is the official mark of the archive that holds and manages Slim Aarons's photographic legacy — confirming the work's full authentication and documentation within the most authoritative record of his output.

What are the dimensions?
96 × 145 cm — a large format giving the image exceptional physical presence and visual impact.

What is the provenance?
Darren Lyons Collection, Geelong, Australia.

What is the condition?
Very good condition. Full condition report available upon request.

Is this artwork a good investment?
Slim Aarons's photographs — particularly large-format archival prints of his most iconic subjects — have experienced exceptional and sustained collector demand over the past two decades, regularly achieving strong results at the world's leading auction houses. Hotel Il Pellicano, as one of the most recognizable and beloved images in his entire output, represents a particularly compelling acquisition.

Is worldwide shipping available?
Yes — secure worldwide shipping from France with professional packaging, tracking, and insurance.