David LaChapelle

Avedon Nude of Stephanie Seymour Expected to Fetch $210,000

A racy nude portrait of supermodel Stephanie Seymour (detail above) taken by the late, great Richard Avedon in 1992 is expected to fetch up to $210,000 at Sotheby's' Photographies sale in Paris on November 19. Part of a private European collection, the image will bolster the strength of the photography market if it achieves its price. Though most of the lots date from the early 1900s, the stunning sale also includes an Albert Watson portrait of Naomi Campbell from 1989 and a David LaChapelle portait of Andy Warhol from 1987 taken shortly before the artist's death, both estimated at up to $21,000; and a Herb Ritts portrait of Madonna from 1986, expected to fetch up to $10,000. Notable works by Irving Penn, Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and more round out the offerings.

Tags: Albert Watson, Andy Warhol, auction, David LaChapelle, Irving Penn, Madonna, Naomi Campbell, nude, Paris, Phtography, Richard Avedon, Sothebys, Stephanie Seymour, supermodel

David LaChapelle Lists L.A. House for $1.65 Million

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates

Provocative fashion photographer David LaChapelle has listed his 1920s Spanish-style house in Los Angeles for $1.65 million. The three-bed, two-bath 1912-sq.-ft. pad, which is adjacent to the famed Chateau Marmont, is screened from the street by palm trees and features an open floor plan, tons of light, great outdoor spaces and a full-sized tiled pool with a secluded spa. It also has a newly remodeled kitchen, beautiful dark hardwood floors and views of the city lights. Considering that Mick Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott and punk god Henry Rollins are also selling their Hollywood houses, we have to wonder whether all the cool people are fleeing Los Angeles. Hopefully they're just trading up.

The house was first put up for sale in January for $1.55 million and quickly listed in the MLS as looking for backup but recently appeared back on the market at its new price.

Gallery: David LaChapelle In Los Angeles

Tags: Chateau Marmont, ChateauMarmont, David LaChapelle, DavidLachapelle, Los Angeles, LosAngeles, pool

Gisele & Angelina Star in Christie's Photo Sale

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Filed under: Auctions, Art

On Nov. 19, Christie's in London will auction off a stunning collection of photographs including some provocative shots of the world's most beautiful women. From a purely aesthetic standpoint the highlight of these is this 2000 portrait of Brazilian bombshell Gisele Bundchen by Mark Seliger, estimated at $9,000 to $12,000 - a relative bargain compared to Martin Schoeller's 2003 Angelina Jolie with Blood, est. at $23,000 - $39,000.

Also included in the sale: Albert Watson's 1993 nude Kate Moss, Marrakech, est. at $23,000 - $31,000; David LaChapelle's 1999 Britney Spears, Baby, est. $23,000 - $31,000; Michel Comte's 1996 James King, New York City, est. $6,000 - $9,000; and Gavin Bond's 2007 snap of Victoria's Secret stunner Adriana Lima, est. $5,000 - $8,000.

Gallery: Christie's Photos Nov. 19

Tags: Adriana Lima, AdrianaLima, Angelina Jolie, AngelinaJolie, Britney Spears, BritneySpears, Christies, David LaChapelle, DavidLachapelle, Gisele Bundchen, GiseleBundchen, James King, JamesKing, Kate Moss, KateMoss, Mark Seliger, MarkSeliger, Photographs

LaChappelle's NY Pad, Estate of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

Today's estate comes from a report in the Wall Street Journal's Private Properties. Photographer David LaChapelle is famous for his provocative photographs of Pamela Anderson and other celebs. His sixth floor East Village co-op is infused with his distinctive style but manages to avoid being a cotton candy funhouse. The 1,350-square-foot apartment has two bedrooms, a surprisingly restrained formal dining room and a 300-square-foot living room. The corner unit has views of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. Details include beamed ceilings, crystal doorknobs, original moldings, and imported mosaic tiles as well as LaChapelle touches such as a vivid turquoise bathroom. It is listed at $1.95 million. After the jump, dreary bedroom? Add a big honking mural.

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