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French Collector Roger Therond’s Visionary Collection of Photography, from 1839–1980, to be Auctioned at Christie’s Paris Nov 13, 14, & 17

Christie’s has announced the auction of Collection Roger Therond: Une Passion Francaise, to take place in Paris with two live auctions, Nov. 13 and 14, and an online component closing…

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In Praise of Pictorialism: Early Pictorial Photography

By Alex Novak

The ideas of Oscar Rejlander, Henry Peach Robinson, and Peter Henry Emerson--while seemingly varied--all pursued the same goal: to gain acceptance for photography as a legitimate art form.…

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Collecting Resources

The Ins and Outs of A Photography Appraisal

Collecting photography may be a labor of love, but taking care of it may be a burden best shared with experts. At the very least, it’s important to keep…

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