Phillips' London Sales results for Modern & Contemporary Art Total 21.5 British Pounds.

 

 

PHILLIPS’ LONDON SALES OF MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART TOTAL £21.5 MILLION

 

Saturday Sale Led by Georg Baselitz and Michelangelo Pistoletto, alongside a World Auction Record for Hassan Sharif 

 

 

Charlotte Raybaud, Senior Specialist, Head of Sale, Director, Modern & Contemporary Art, London, said, “We were delighted with the results achieved in today’s sale, led by Georg Baselitz’s Transmission, which achieved more than four times its pre-sale estimate, and Michelangelo Pistoletto’s Donna sullo sgabello, which more than doubled its estimate. Andy Warhol’s Lenin also achieved three times its pre-sale estimate, further demonstrating the strength of the contemporary blue-chip market. We were also pleased to see an auction record for Hassan Sharif, alongside excellent results for auction newcomers Emma Prempeh, Kaloki Nyamai, and Justin de Verteuil. Ahead of this week’s sales, we were thrilled to broker the private acquisition of 22 works from the Dartington Hall Collection for the nation, supported by Art Fund. The energy of Frieze Week has been electric in the saleroom, and we look forward to carrying this momentum into our Vente Art Moderne & Contemporain et Design in Paris on 21 October.”

Top Ten Lots

Lot Description Estimate  Price Achieved 

132 Georg Baselitz, Transmission, 2004 £150,000–200,000 £645,000 

183 Michelangelo Pistoletto, Donna sullo sgabello (Woman on a stool), 1974 £150,000–200,000 £412,800 

147 David Hockney, Rubber Plant and Skeleton, 1959-60 £150,000–250,000 £348,300 

137 Andy Warhol, Lenin, 1986-1987 £100,000–150,000 £309,600 

142 Antony Gormley, Small Fall 2 III, 2015 £200,000–300,000 £258,000 

127 Tony Cragg, Lane, 2014 £180,000–250,000 £225,750 

106 George Condo, Reclining Nude, 2023 £120,000–180,000 £180,600 

125 Damien Hirst, Potassium Chloride ACS Reagent, 2004 £100,000–150,000 £154,800 

145 David Hockney, Sony TV, 1968 £100,000–150,000 £154,800 

107 Andy Warhol, Heaven and Hell Are Just One Breath Away! (Negative), 1985-1986 £100,000–150,000 £154,800 

 

New Auction Records 

Lot Description Estimate  Price Achieved 

123 

  Hassan Sharif, Slippers, 2016 

*previous record price: 75,600 GBP set in 2021 £60,000–80,000 £122,550 

 

*Lots 185, 196, 198 and 232 were sold after the lots closed, whilst the sale was ongoing, and are therefore included in the total sale result. 

Exchange Rate on 17 October 2026: GBP£1 = USD$1.3329, EUR€1.1859, HK$10.4610 

      

As Phillips marks its 230th anniversary in 2026, the house celebrates more than two centuries at the forefront of the global market for Modern & Contemporary Art, Design, and Luxury. Founded in 1796 by the charismatic auctioneer Harry Phillips, the company has, since its earliest days, offered a distinct and forward-looking approach to sales and collecting. Over the centuries, Phillips has delivered record-breaking results and landmark offerings,  while also pioneering new modes of collecting via the likes of Dropshop. Through its partnership with Bacs & Russo, Phillips continues to lead the industry in watches, setting new benchmarks for excellence, innovation, and connoisseurship. Today, Phillips remains true to the entrepreneurial spirit of its founder while redefining the role of a 21st century auction house. 

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 prem

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