# Odd Auctions French First Lady Nudes at Christie's By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2008-03-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photos-french-first-lady-christys References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/03/26/nude-photo-of-sarkozys-wife-to-be-sold-at-christies/) & [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/03/26/nude-photo-of-sarkozys-wife-to-be-sold-at-christies/) On April 10th, 2008, Christie's will auction off a[nude photograph](http://www.luxist.com/2008/03/26/nude-photo-of-sarkozys-wife-to-be-sold-at-christies) of French President, Nicolas Sarkozy's wife, which was taken before she was married. Carla Bruni posed for the black and white photo in 1993, when she was a model. It is expected to sell for $4,000. Carla is lucky that she doesn't have a mother-in-law like mine, who would have banned it from the family album. The only nude photos allowed in there was the one of old Uncle Dominic at age 6 months posed on a davenport atop a crochet doily. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Leaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/leaders) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nude Art Auctions:** Opportunity for art collectors and investors to explore the unique and controversial world of nude art auctions. - **Celebrity Memorabilia Auctions:** Potential to capitalize on the demand for items associated with famous individuals, such as nude photos of well-known figures. - **Vintage Photography Auctions:** An emerging market for vintage and rare photographs, presenting a chance for collectors to acquire valuable pieces of history. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Auctions:** Businesses involved in organizing and conducting auctions of various art pieces, including nude photography. - **Collectibles Market:** Companies specializing in the buying and selling of collectible items, particularly those related to celebrities and historical figures. - **Photography Industry:** Opportunities for photographic studios, galleries, and dealers to participate in the growing market of vintage and rare photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rare Camera Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pope-francis-leica-ma.md) - [Philanthropic High-Value Charity Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highvalue-charity-auction.md) - [Charitable Low-Cost Art Raffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-picasso-for-100-euros.md) - [Rare Rally Prize Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartier-cheich.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Fragrance-Inspired Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/44pound-gold-coin.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Designer-Headed Vintage Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni.md) - [Modern Art Design Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-auction.md)