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1986 Pirelli Calendar - Bert Stern's Studio for Pirelli

Pirelli Calendar by Bert Stern · 1986
1986 Pirelli Calendar by Bert Stern, oversized spiral-bound, 12 sheets. Very good vintage condition.
Details
Publication Pirelli Calendar
Year 1986
Photographer Bert Stern
Format Oversized spiral-bound wall calendar, 12 sheets plus title
Measurements Approx. 60 x 44 cm
Condition Very good, light edge wear, no folds
PERIOD
1986
PROVENANCE
Private Collection
Pirelli Calendar 1986. Photographed by Bert Stern.
DESCRIPTION
The 1986 Pirelli Calendar, photographed by Bert Stern, in its oversized spiral-bound wall format with twelve monthly sheets plus a title page. Stern, known for his work with Marilyn Monroe and for Vogue, gave the edition a soft palette with playful, pop-surreal details such as painted sunglasses and paintbrushes.

It measures approximately 60 x 44 cm. The Pirelli Calendar was not sold to the public: it was produced as a corporate gift for a select circle of clients.

It is in very good vintage condition, with light edge wear and no folds.
AUTHENTICATION
Verified in-house by a LegitGrails-certified expert.
Construction, labelling, stitching, hardware and materials checked against house and period standards. AI-assisted, expert-decided.
CONDITION Very Good Vintage
Very good vintage condition, light edge wear, no folds.
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Pirelli 1986
The Archivary - Italian Curation

Twelve months seen through Bert Stern's lens, made as a gift, never for sale. The Pirelli Calendar of 1986.

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The Object and Its Moment
The 1986 Calendar

This is the 1986 Pirelli Calendar, photographed by Bert Stern, in its oversized spiral-bound wall format.

Bert Stern for Pirelli.

The Fashion Landscape
Bert Stern

Bert Stern was known for his work with Marilyn Monroe and for Vogue.

The Wider Culture
Not for Sale

The Pirelli Calendar was produced as a corporate gift for a select circle of clients, never sold to the public.

Reading the Object
Complete

Twelve monthly sheets and a title page are present. There is light edge wear and no folds.

Very good condition.

Why It Matters Now
Pirelli Collectors

Complete Pirelli Calendars attract collectors of photography and design.

MARKET DEMAND
1986
Pirelli Calendars
RARITY
Limited
Original period piece, no longer produced
ORIGIN
Pirelli
Corporate gift edition
HOUSE ERA
Bert Stern
Photographer of the 1986 edition
Demand
Pirelli Calendars

Original Pirelli Calendars attract steady interest among collectors.

Supply
Gift Editions

Printed only as gifts, complete calendars are uncommon and are assessed with care.

Context
Photography

The Pirelli Calendar is a recognised showcase of fashion photography.

Shipping

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Delivery Times

London & United Kingdom: 2–4 days
Europe: 4–5 days by courier
USA: 6–7 days by courier
Rest of the World: 7–8 days by courier

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Price
£200
Authentication Included
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