Christie's to Auction Roger Therond's Legendary Photography Collection in Paris 2026

Christie's will auction the Roger Therond photography collection in Paris during September 2026, coinciding with France's celebration of photography's bicentenary. The collection, titled "Une passion française," remained largely secret until 1999 when 240 works were first exhibited at Paris's Maison Européenne de la Photographie. Roger Therond, who directed Paris Match for over fifty years, was known both as a public figure who shaped visual culture and as a private collector with exceptional passion. This sale represents a major event in the photography market and serves as a tribute to Therond's lifelong advocacy for the medium's significance.