Nude Bruni photo sells for $91,000 in auction


	Nude Bruni photo sells for $91,000 in auction

Mohir

4-12-2008 9:24 AM

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carla bruni, photography, auction

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4-13-2008 8:29 AM

syncopath

it seems that nudity (that supposed 2b natural & simple) becomes very expensive these days .. -))

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