25 PHOTOGRAPHS IN RECOGNITION OF EJAF’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY 

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT EJAF

SALE DATE: APRIL 6, 2017

New York – Christie’s announces Property Sold to Benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation, a special collection of 25 photographs donated by renowned artists, estates and collectors, which will be offered on April 6, 2017. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), an international non-profit organization Elton John founded 25 years ago with the mission to end the AIDS epidemic.

This collection includes works by many of the greatest photographers from the early 20th century to present day, such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Richard Misrach, Cindy Sherman and Vik Muniz with estimates ranging from $4,000 to $50,000. Highlights include Irving Penn’s 1,000 Year Old Eggs (A), New York, 2003 (estimate: $20,000-30,000) and Alison Rossiter’s Eastman Kodak Elite, exact expiration date unknown, ca. 1980's, processed 2016, 2016 (estimate: $18,000-22,000).

Further details of the sale and catalogue will be available in March.

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PRESS CONTACT:

Christie’s: Sung Hee Kim | +1 212 636 2680 | shkim@christies.com

EJAF: Daryl Hannah | +1 646 517 1829 | daryl.hannah@berlinrosen.com

About EJAF

At the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), we believe AIDS can be beaten.  We act on that belief by raising funds for evidence-based programs and policies and also by speaking out with honesty and compassion about the realities of people’s lives.  Sir Elton John created EJAF almost 25 years ago, first in the United States in 1992 and then in the United Kingdom in 1993.  Through the generous support of far-sighted individuals, foundations, and corporations, the two foundations together have raised more than $350 million over the past quarter century to challenge discrimination against people affected by the epidemic, prevent infections, provide treatment and services, and motivate governments to end AIDS.  The U.S. foundation focuses its efforts on programs in the United States, the Americas, and the Caribbean, while the U.K. foundation funds HIV-related work in Europe, Asia, and Africa.  Join us in speaking out, taking action, and contributing to our efforts to achieve a world without AIDS.  For more information, please visit www.ejaf.org.

About Christie’s

Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction, private and digital sales in 2016 that totalled £4 billion / $5.4 billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Christie’s offers around 350 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery.

Christie’s has a global presence in 46 countries, with 12 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai.

*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and are reported net of applicable fees.