Irving Penn, Salvador Dali, New York, February 20, 1947. Estimate: $15,000-25,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2007

NEW YORK.- Three Christie’s Photographs sales planned for October will showcase the very finest in the medium, from 19th century landscape works through to contemporary explorations. The 350-lot view that precedes the auctions will offer the public a fine opportunity to enjoy a museum-quality exhibition, set to run for five days, and three collections within the sales include masterpieces from the early pioneers, modernist giants and current practitioners. The three auctions in their entirety are expected to realize in excess of $7.5 million. Lire la suite http://www.artdaily.com/section/news/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=21935