The chronicled the National Geographic Society scientific missions, exploration, archeology, wildlife and cultures of the world for more than 100 years, the collection range of 11.5 million images and original illustrations.A that a small group of Archive enormous _ 240 pieces ranging from the late 1800s to be sold _ present at Christie's in December in an auction expected to bring $ 3 million, which is the first time that any of the collect institution sold.Among items are some of the National Geographic Photo most indelible, including the Afghan girl during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Image of Admiral Robert Peary in campaign 1908 e to the North Pole, a lion roaring in South Africa and face aborigine.Paintings Papua New Guinea and illustrations include scene NC Wyeth historical sword fight pirates, Charles Bittinger point of view of the Earth as seen from the moon's surface, portraying Charles Fares dinosaurs and prehistoric animals other.
The auction is being it "to celebrate our heritage .... and give people a chance to buy a small part of the history of this great institution," said Mora ???????, senior vice president of National Geographic photo and video archives. "We think of ourselves as parents unsung modern photojournalism," she added. "I do not think people realize what a huge archive that is useful."
Proceeds from the auction December 6, just weeks before the anniversary of National Geographic 125, and will go to promote and maintain the archives and "feeding young artists, photographers and explorers ... who are the future of the organization," ??????? said.National geographical providers of funds and scientific research and exploration through his magazine official , National Geographic magazine, which reaches 8.8 million people worldwide in 36 countries in 27 languages. The community was more than up millions its National Geographic channel, and other books and is known as National Geographic sources.While for photography today's session, filled magazines in early with a work of art.
Between fine art displayed is an oil painting by Tom Lovell Gen. Robert E. Lee's surrender E. Civil war in Appomattox. It is expected to bring $ 20,000 to $ 30,000. "The fencing on the beach," the two panel pirates by artist NC Wyeth U.S., it is estimated to sell at $ 800,000 of $ 1.2 million. Last Wyeth "James Wolfe at Quebec," commissioned to accompany the article 1949 on the taking of Quebec from the French General Marquis de Montcalm. It contains pre-sale estimates of $ 30,000 to $ 50,000. Steve McCurry picture of Afghan girl carrying $ 8,000 to $ 12,000 pre-sale estimate. Made McCarry special printing of the image of the sale, and will donate a portion of the proceeds from it to 'Fund.There' s and Afghan girls also portfolio Edward Curtis "is 40 - the size of the book" Indian in North America, "is believed to be owned by Alexander Graham Bell. Estimated $ 700 , 000 to $ 900,000.
Also on sale are some pictures that have not been published, including a group of Herbert Ponting, who produced some of the most enduring images of the South Pole.
The auction is being it "to celebrate our heritage .... and give people a chance to buy a small part of the history of this great institution," said Mora ???????, senior vice president of National Geographic photo and video archives. "We think of ourselves as parents unsung modern photojournalism," she added. "I do not think people realize what a huge archive that is useful."
Proceeds from the auction December 6, just weeks before the anniversary of National Geographic 125, and will go to promote and maintain the archives and "feeding young artists, photographers and explorers ... who are the future of the organization," ??????? said.National geographical providers of funds and scientific research and exploration through his magazine official , National Geographic magazine, which reaches 8.8 million people worldwide in 36 countries in 27 languages. The community was more than up millions its National Geographic channel, and other books and is known as National Geographic sources.While for photography today's session, filled magazines in early with a work of art.
Between fine art displayed is an oil painting by Tom Lovell Gen. Robert E. Lee's surrender E. Civil war in Appomattox. It is expected to bring $ 20,000 to $ 30,000. "The fencing on the beach," the two panel pirates by artist NC Wyeth U.S., it is estimated to sell at $ 800,000 of $ 1.2 million. Last Wyeth "James Wolfe at Quebec," commissioned to accompany the article 1949 on the taking of Quebec from the French General Marquis de Montcalm. It contains pre-sale estimates of $ 30,000 to $ 50,000. Steve McCurry picture of Afghan girl carrying $ 8,000 to $ 12,000 pre-sale estimate. Made McCarry special printing of the image of the sale, and will donate a portion of the proceeds from it to 'Fund.There' s and Afghan girls also portfolio Edward Curtis "is 40 - the size of the book" Indian in North America, "is believed to be owned by Alexander Graham Bell. Estimated $ 700 , 000 to $ 900,000.
Also on sale are some pictures that have not been published, including a group of Herbert Ponting, who produced some of the most enduring images of the South Pole.
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