The Lines Were Long To See The Treasures

Chrisites photo.
"“The reaction to the weekend’s previews for the public was overwhelming,” said Alexandra Buxton, an executive at Christie’s. “Over 30,000 people came through the doors, and the queues on average have stretched for four hours, snaking around the Grand Palais almost to the Champs-Elysées.”

Go to "The Moment" at the New York Times for some great pictures.