THE show is called “Eros” and the pictures for sale at the International Center of Photography’s benefit auction have lust written all over them.

On the block – and up for inspection – are 150 photos by such world-famous talents as Francesco Scavullo, Cindy Sherman, Richard Avedon, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Mapplethorpe, Todd Oldham and Helmut Newton.

Not surprisingly, many of them turned their lenses on the stars. Timothy White shot a scantily clad, dazed-looking Liza Minnelli sandwiched between two pudgy, tattooed men. Patrick Demarchelier caught a bare-chested Johnny Depp.

Other provocative celebrity photos include a smoldering close-up of Ralph Fiennes; and Janis Joplin, head thrown back, singing her heart out at the Fillmore.

The photos will be on view to the public at the auction house of Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg, at 450 W. 15th St., between Ninth and 10th avenues, today, tomorrow and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

Monday night’s auction is by invitation only; proceeds benefit the ICP’s educational and outreach programs. To place an absentee bid, call (212) 857-0031.