16–31 July
David Bailey
The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets
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David Bailey: The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets
HENI is delighted to present The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets, a series of three limited-edition prints based on the original contact sheets from David Bailey’s iconic portfolio Box of Pin-Ups. Originally published in 1965, Bailey’s Box of Pin-Ups remains a landmark illustration of 1960s London.
The prints are released in collaboration with David Bailey.
The editions are framed multicolour screenprints on Somerset Radiant White cotton paper. The works measure 65.5 x 55.5 cm (framed) and are priced at $1,250 each (plus applicable taxes). Each work is hand-numbered and embossed with David Bailey’s official studio stamp on the front.
The edition size for each print is limited to 100 (+ 15 APs) and the prints are available by application until 17:00 BST on 31 July 2026.
About The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets
David Bailey’s iconic portfolio Box of Pin-Ups is a defining moment in photographic history. Originally published in 1965, it remains a landmark illustration of 1960s London. The portfolio of 36 black-and-white portraits features the era's most iconic figures, including Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Michael Caine and the Kray brothers. The collection famously includes only four women, a choice justified by the original portfolio text: "In the age of Mick Jagger, it is the boys who are the pin-ups." Emerging from a radical period in London, Bailey’s Box of Pin-Ups captures this historical moment through images of the city’s key cultural figures. These images did more than just document their subjects; they became the defining portraits of a generation.
These new limited-edition prints are based on the original contact sheets from Bailey’s Box of Pin-Ups. The contact sheets offer unprecedented access to the context behind the portfolio’s creation, featuring photographs from those legendary sittings that have never been seen before.
About David Bailey
David Bailey was born on 2 January 1938 in North Leyton, East London. Whilst posted in Singapore with the Royal Air Force he bought his first camera and was inspired to be a photographer after seeing Cartier Bresson’s photograph, Kashmir. Bailey started working with fashion photographer John French as his assistant in 1959 and the following year he published his first portrait of Somerset Maugham for Today magazine.
Discarding the rigid rules of a previous generation of portrait and fashion photographers, Bailey channelled the energy of London's newly informal street culture into his work. In 1965 he published Box of Pin-Ups, which is now seen as having defined an era and shaped the future of photography. Bailey’s career has been varied, including directing commercials, and he has been recognised internationally for his skills as a filmmaker, including winning an Emmy. Bailey has exhibited worldwide and has produced some of the most famous photographic portraits of the last six decades.
Visit HENI Gallery
The editions are on display at the exhibition David Bailey: The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets at HENI Gallery until 31 July 2026. Admission to the gallery is free.
HENI Gallery
Exhibition dates: 17–31 July 2026
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm
Address: 6–10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB,
United Kingdom
HENI Primary
36 original contact sheets from David Bailey’s iconic 1965 portfolio Box of Pin-Ups are available on HENI Primary. The release also includes a selection of Bailey’s photographic prints from 1990 to 2009, a series of four new XL limited-edition prints based on the original contact sheets and a first edition of Box of Pin-Ups.
The release marks the first time Bailey’s original contact sheets are offered for sale, providing a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire previously unreleased material from the project.
The works are available by application until 17:00 BST on 31 July 2026.
Timeline
To ensure a fair and broad distribution, the limited-edition artworks are being sold on an application basis for a limited time only. Click on the ‘Apply to Buy’ button to get started.
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APPLICATION
The application window for this drop is open from 16 to 31 July 2026.
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ALLOCATION
HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants over the coming weeks after the application period has closed.
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DELIVERY
HENI estimates all artworks will ship within three months of the application window closing. Please note that the exact timing is subject to demand, production capacities and potential shipping delays. Customers will be contacted with a tracking number before their work is shipped.
FAQ
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HENI is delighted to present The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets, a series of three limited-edition prints based on the original contact sheets from David Bailey’s iconic portfolio Box of Pin-Ups. Originally published in 1965, Bailey’s Box of Pin-Ups remains a landmark illustration of 1960s London.
The prints are released in collaboration with David Bailey.
The editions are framed multicolour screenprints on Somerset Radiant White cotton paper. The works measure 65.5 x 55.5 cm (framed) and are priced at $1,250 each (plus applicable taxes). Each work is hand-numbered and embossed with David Bailey’s official studio stamp on the front.
The edition size for each print is limited to 100 (+ 15 APs) and the prints are available by application until 17:00 BST on 31 July 2026.
You can complete your application for The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets on a computer or mobile device, after which you will receive a confirmation email detailing each of the editions you applied for. After the allocation period, if your application is successful, you will be sent an order confirmation once payment has been successfully taken.
If you want to get in touch, please contact Customer Care or ask a moderator on Discord.
As The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets is a limited-edition release, HENI tries to ensure that the prints are sold broadly and fairly (rather than on a ‘first come, first served’ basis). You can apply for multiple artworks from The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets, however, HENI cannot guarantee that you will be offered the opportunity to buy every print you apply for.
During the application process it is possible to select “Partial Allocation”, and “Alternative Allocation”.
If you selected ‘Yes’ to the “Partial Allocation” option during the application process, HENI may offer you the opportunity to purchase some of the editions you applied for, but not all. Choosing “Partial Allocation” may increase your chances of being successfully allocated.
If you selected ‘No’ to the “Partial Allocation” option during the application process, HENI will only satisfy your application if we are able to fulfil your entire application.
If you selected the “Alternative Allocation” option during the application process, it means that you are willing to receive an alternative artwork of the same size category and price if your original selection isn't available. Choosing “Alternative Allocation” may increase your chances of being successfully allocated.
HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants in the coming weeks after the application period has closed.
The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets is priced in US Dollars and can be purchased using credit or debit card. Please ensure when submitting your payment details that you enter the correct billing post/zip code information for the payment card you are using.
When applying for The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets you will be asked to provide details of a credit or debit card. HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants in the coming weeks after the application period has closed. Only after you have been notified of your successful application will HENI arrange to take payment. HENI will automatically attempt to take payment using the payment method supplied at the time of the application. If this payment method fails, you will be notified by email with a custom payment link that you can use to complete payment. You have 48 hours from the time of the email to complete your payment, otherwise your allocation will be revoked.
The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets does not come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The edition numbers for each of the works are randomly allocated and cannot be chosen. As with all our drops, the APs are not for sale.
The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets are on display at the HENI Gallery from 17th July to 31st July. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
HENI Gallery
6–10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB,
United Kingdom
Open Monday to Friday, from 10am–6pm
HENI aims to dispatch all the artworks within 3 months of the close of the application window. Please note that the exact timing is subject to demand, production capacities and potential shipping delays. As soon as your order is ready to dispatch, you will receive an email confirmation with the tracking information.
To ensure efficient delivery of our editions HENI ships exclusively through our trusted courier partners. Therefore, we are unable to facilitate in-person collection or organise independent shipping.
The Pin-Ups Contact Sheets will be shipped from the UK and can be shipped internationally. The prices indicated are exclusive of VAT, delivery charges, insurance or any customs or import duties or local taxes that may be payable. For orders shipping to the UK, Standard Rate VAT will be applied and collected at the time of payment.
If your shipping address is outside of the UK, you will be responsible for any customs or import duties and local taxes that may be payable. Where such duties or taxes are payable in respect to any works ordered, HENI does not collect and pay them on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any amounts due directly to the applicable customs authority. HENI is not able to offer any guidance on customs or import duties or local taxes, and we recommend that you contact your local customs office for details.
Should the need arise to change your delivery address, it is possible; however, if you choose to deliver to a different country than initially requested, this could impact the total value of your original order. Please contact Customer Care here.
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