Phillips’ New York Photographs Auction on 5 April Showcases Esteemed Works by Renowned Artists

Phillips’ New York Photographs Auction on 5 April Showcases Esteemed Works by Renowned Artists   Featuring the Full Spectrum of the Photographic Medium, From Alfred Stieglitz to Hiroshi Sugimoto, and More   Sale to Include a Select Single-Owner Offering, Figure + Form: Photographs from a Private Collection   Auction Follows Dedicated Sale on 4 April of Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation   Richard Avedon Francis Bacon, artist, Paris, 4-11-79, 1979 Estimate $100,000 - 150,000   NEW YORK – 20 MARCH 2024 – Phillips is pleased to present its spring Photographs lineup in New York. As previously announced, a single-owner auction of Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation will take place on 4 April, followed by a various-owner sale full of exemplary material from a variety of private collections. The various-owner sale will take place on 5 April with two sessions at 10am and 2pm. The auction showcases pieces from renowned classic photographers like Alexander Rodchenko, Man Ray, and Irving Penn, as well as contemporary artists such asRichard Learoyd, Vee Speers, and Helmut Newton, among others.   Sarah Krueger, Head of Photographs, New York, said, “It is a rare and wonderful thing to be featuring two sales this April that are so complementary to one another, and that will present collectors with a wide array of top-tier material to compete for. We look forward to welcoming clients to our pre-auction exhibition, and to our salesroom for two live auctions on 4 and 5 April.”   Alexander Rodchenko Gathering for a Demonstration, 1928 Estimate $80,000 - 120,000 Figure + Form: Photographs from a Private Collection Phillips is proud to present Figure + Form: Photographs from a Private Collection featured as its own section within Phillips’ 5 April auction. Built over four decades by a collector with an experienced eye and discerning connoisseurship, this stellar selection shows photography’s full expressive range as illustrated by many of the medium’s marquee names. Foremost among these is Alexander Rodchenko, whose Gathering for a Demonstration shows how revolutionary the artist’s vision was. Rodchenko took this photograph from the elevated vantage point of his studio balcony, which throws the scene below into a tautly framed Constructivist composition. The example presented here is a unique print upon which the artist has delineated and emphasized details with the application of pigment on the print’s surface.       Auction: 5 April 2024 10am & 2pm EDT Auction viewing: 27 March - 4 April Location: 432 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10022 Click here for more information: https://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/NY040124     ABOUT PHILLIPS Phillips: where the world’s curious and bold connect with the art, design and luxury that inspires them. As a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century works, Phillips offers dedicated expertise in the areas of Modern and Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewels. Auctions and exhibitions are primarily held in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, with representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. Phillips offers a regular selection of live and online auctions, along with items available for immediate purchase. Phillips also offers a range of services and advice on all aspects of collecting, including private sales and assistance with appraisals, valuations, and financial planning. Visit phillips.com for further information.   *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium; prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer’s premium.   PRESS CONTACTS:             NEW YORK – Jaime Israni, Head of PR and Corporate Communications, Americas jisrani@phillips.com     PHILLIPS NEW YORK – 432 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 PHILLIPS LONDON – 30 Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6EX PHILLIPS HONG KONG – G/F, WKCDA Tower, West Kowloon Cultural District, No. 8 Austin Road, West Kowloon #phillipsneyork#fineartmagazine#fineartfun