Humane Society's 3rd Benefit Photo Auction

the above photo by Marco Glaviano is included in the auction

The Humane Society of New York is having their Third Benefit Photography Auction later this month.



The photographs included in the auction are a wonderful selection of everything from animal portraits and action shots to celebrity photos and more by well-known and well-respected artists. You can view all the participating photographers list here.

Below are a few of the photos that will be up for auction, in no particular order:

Alen Mac Weeney:

Carl Fischer:

Deborah Turbeville:

Firooz Zahedi:

Gosta Peterson:

Nick Brandt:

Raymond Meier:

Richard Phibbs:

Slim Aarons:

Andrew Zuckerman:

Steven Sebring:

Sylvia Plachy:

William Wegman:


You can preview the rest of photographs which will be available for auction here. You can register here and begin bidding in advance. For auction bidding guidelines, go here.

Auction info:
On Tuesday, April 27, 2010 the Society will host its Third Benefit Photography Auction at the DVF Studio, 440 West 14th Street , NYC. The event, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, will include live and silent auctions of the photographs, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Honorary Chairs are Grace Coddington, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Adrien Brody. Cornelia Guest is the Chairman and we are pleased to announce that Jamie Niven, Vice Chairman of Sotheby’s will preside over the live auction.

The evening will honor Martha Swope, legendary photographer of dance, theater & music.

100% of proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of New York's veterinary clinic and Vladimir Horowitz & Wanda Toscanini Horowitz Adoption Center. For ticket information please call Sandra DeFeo at (212) 752-4842.

Humane Society of New York Mission Statement:
Since its founding in 1904, the Humane Society of New York has been a presence in New York City, caring for animals in need when illness, injury or homelessness strikes. Today our hospital and our Vladimir Horowitz and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz Adoption Center help more than 30,000 dogs and cats annually, and their numbers continue to grow. The Society has long been noted for its innovative, highly individualized approach to animal care; its pioneer attitude is now reflected in programs coming to the fore nationwide. On any given day the Society is responsible for hundreds of animals with diverse needs. For many, the Society is the only place they will find help.

Humane Society of New York
306 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
tel: (212) 752-4842
EIN: 13-1624041

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Write by: Arek - Saturday, April 3, 2010