Christie's London is having a Modern Photography auction selling famous photographs by the likes of Helmut Newton, Irving Penn and David Lachapelle.
Top lots will include Helmut Newton's famous Self Portrait with Wife and Models from 1980, which has an estimated sale price of £70k to £90k, as well as his stunning 10th Floor Hilton, Paris, from 1976, which has an estimated value of between £30k and £50k.
Helmut Newton's Self-Portrait with Wife and Models from Vogue, dated 1980
German-born Newton, neé Neustädter, died in a car accident in Los Angeles in 2004 when he was 84.
Newton, son of a factory owner, was of Jewish heritage and in 1938 was forced to flee the Nazis before the First World War. Finding his way to Australia some years later, he changed his name to Newton and embarked upon the photography career that would make his name.
Eighteen years after fleeing Germany, at the age of 36, he landed his first commission with Vogue, leading him to the path that would see him become one of the fashion photography industry's finest artists.
Helmut Newton's 10th Floor Hilton, Paris, 1976
Today, his photographs are some of the most valued - and the most valuable - around.
Elsewhere in the auction there are photographs of Naomi Campbell shot by David Lachapelle and Peter Lindbergh, and legendary snapper Burt Glinn.
'This is an opportunity to acquire some of the most important works of the history of photography, with works by 19th century masters, and a strong focus on post-war and fashion photography, led by the work of Irving Penn, Helmut Newton and Peter Beard,' Christie's said of the sale.
'The incredible roll call of subjects captured includes Picasso, Greta Garbo, Andy Warhol, Francis Bacon, Marilyn Monroe, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Barack Obama.'
Christie's Photographs auction is to be held on Wednesday 16 May.
Helmut Newton's Fashion studies, Milan, 1997: Three unique SX70 Polaroids each signed in pencil and annotated 'World Gem Flash'
: Peter Lindbergh's portrait of Naomi Campbell for Vogue Italy, 1988
David Lachapelle's portrait of Naomi Campbell for Tatler, Paris
Burt Glinn's portrait of Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick and Chuck Wein, 1965
Irving Penn's Harlequin Dress (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), New York, 1950
Irving Penn's Kerchief, Glove (Dior), Paris 1950
