Unseen sexy Polaroids from Ellen Von Unwerth to go on sale in New York auction – check out these other gorgeous sale pieces too [NSFW]

On October 8th, a major photography auction will take place in New York City, featuring works from renowned photographers such as Helmut Newton, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe, Cindy Sherman, and Sally Mann. This monumental event, organized by Phillips, is expected to be one of the most significant auctions of its kind, showcasing over 240 exceptional pieces spanning the 20th and 21st centuries.

Among the highlights is an exclusive collection of 14 unique Polaroids by celebrated fashion and art photographer Ellen Von Unwerth. The auction house describes this selection as part of their "ULTIMATE" platform, which features rare, museum-quality works and one-off creations. The Polaroids were taken during editorial assignments for international publications and capture both behind-the-scenes moments and creative process studies of some of the biggest names in fashion and music, including Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, and Rihanna.

The auction will also include two of Helmut Newton's most iconic works, Sie Kommen, Paris (Dressed and Naked), and Elsa Peretti as a Bunny, both of which are anticipated to fetch over $200,000 each. Other notable photographers whose works will be part of the sale include André Pieyre de Mandiargues, Leonor Fini, Ansel Adams, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Cindy Sherman, and Peter Hujar.

The auction event itself will commence on October 8th, 2026, at the Phillips gallery located at 432 Park Avenue in New York City. In addition to the in-person event, an online auction will run until October 13th, providing collectors worldwide the opportunity to bid on these remarkable pieces. For more information about the auction, interested parties can visit the Phillips website.