Photographs

Auction: Thursday 10 November 2016

Viewing: 5, 7–10 November (10am – 6pm)
E-catalogue: christies.com/photoparis

Contact: Elodie Morel, Head of Department | +33 (0) 1 40 76 84 16 | emorel@christies.com

This November, Christie’s Paris will present two important sales of photography. On the 10th, the Paris Fall sale will feature 123 lots estimated at €2,2-3,2 million, spanning mid-19th century works to contemporary images. The sale is highlighted by André Derain’s collection of photographs by Eugène Atget and a unique album by Amélie Guillot-Saguez. On the 12th, Christie’s is pleased to present Claude Berri’s collection of 69 photographs, estimated at €1,21,8 million.

The auction covers photography from its early age to its contemporary days, with works from 1842 to 2010, bringing together some of the greatest photographers work. Each artist’s works stands out either by its subject, icon, provenance or quality. From Girault de Prangey, Amélie Guillot-Saguez, Eugène Atget to Man Ray, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Hiroshi Sugimoto and Nick Brandt, the sale features a beautiful portfolio of photography’s history.