Membership Morning : from Christie's to Paris Photo
Begin the day at Christie’s with a welcome breakfast and an opportunity to meet the house’s photography specialists.
On the occasion of the sale Collection Roger Therond, une passion française, discover an outstanding group of photographs assembled by one of the great figures of twentieth-century French photojournalism. From the avant-garde to the leading names in humanist and fashion photography, this presentation, led by Christie’s experts, will offer unique insights into the history of photography, collecting practices, and the dynamics of the art market.
Highlights include seascapes by Gustave Le Gray, the early snapshots of Jacques-Henri Lartigue, the experimental works of Man Ray, as well as photographs by Dora Maar and Helmut Newton.
9.00 a.m. – 10.30 a.m
Continue this immersion at the Grand Palais with a visit of Paris Photo, the leading international fair dedicated to photography.
Bringing together the world’s most prestigious galleries, publishers and institutions each year, Paris Photo is an essential event for enthusiasts, collectors and professionals alike. Vintage prints, large-scale works, installations, photobooks and digital experiments will unfold beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais. The fair is structured around five sectors: Principal, including the major curated projects Prismes, Voices, Digital, Emergence and Editions. Accompanied by a specialised guide, discover a selection of emblematic galleries and works that reflect the richness of the photographic medium, from historic masters to emerging contemporary artists.
11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
