Phillips London Design results November 4, 2026 . THe sale exceeded all expectations! details below

 

 

PHILLIPS’ LONDON DESIGN SALE DOUBLES ITS HIGH ESTIMATE, REALISING £4.8 MILLION

 

Led by Magdalene Odundo’s ‘Untitled’ Which Achieved Over Six Times the Presale Estimate, and a World Auction Record for Umberto Bellotto

 

London, 4 November 2026 

Sale Total: £4,847,369 / $6,535,223 / €5,809,087

 

 

Domenico Raimondo, Phillips’ Head of Department, Design, Europe and Senior International Specialist, said,“We are delighted with the results from our Design sale, which realised £4.8 million, doubling the presale high estimate, reflecting the continued strength of the market for exceptional design. The sale was led by Magdalene Odundo’s ‘Untitled’, which achieved £722,400, more than six times its low estimate and the second highest price for the artist. We were thrilled with the result achieved for Diego Giacometti’s 'Berceau' low table, which sold for £387,000, a remarkable work and importantly the first version of the model. Lucie Rie’s pink Footed bowl also attracted significant competition, achieving £322,500, more than six times its low estimate and reaffirming the enduring appeal of her work and British studio pottery. Further highlights included Jean Royère’s Pair of ‘Persane’ wall lights, which achieved £126,420 against an estimate of £30,000, and Umberto Bellotto’s Unique vase, which more than tripled its low estimate to £122,550, setting a new world auction record for the artist. Gabriella Crespi’s rare ‘Puzzle’ table also performed exceptionally well, selling for nearly six times its low estimate. These results reflect the breadth of collector interest across 20th and 21st century design and the enduring appeal of works of exceptional quality and provenance.”

 

Top Ten Lots

Lot	Description	Estimate	Price Achieved
34 Magdalene Odundo, 'Untitled', 1987 £120,000–180,000 £722,400

14 Diego Giacometti, 'Berceau' low table, first version,   designed circa 1963, executed 1970s £200,000–300,000 £387,000

49 François-Xavier Lalanne, 'Agneau', from the   'Nouveaux Moutons', designed 1996, executed 1997 £220,000–280,000 £361,200

2 Lucie Rie, Footed bowl, circa 1980 £50,000–70,000 £322,500

44 Jean Royère, Pair of 'Persane' wall lights, circa 1954 £30,000–40,000 £126,420

62 Umberto Bellotto, Unique vase, 1923  WORLD AUCTION RECORD £35,000–40,000 £122,550

81 Gabriella Crespi, Rare 'Puzzle' table, from the 'Plurimi',   1973 £18,000–24,000 £105,780

57 Line Vautrin, 'Soleil torsade' mirror, circa 1960 £30,000–50,000 £95,460

51 André Groult, Rare cabinet, circa 1919 £15,000–20,000 £77,400

18 Gino Sarfatti, Rare chandelier, model no. 2109/36,   circa 1962 £35,000–55,000 £77,400

New Auction Records 

Lot	Description	Estimate	Price Achieved
62 Umberto Bellotto, Unique vase, 1923 £35,000–40,000 £122,550 *previous record price: 143,750 USD set in 2016
Gino Levi Montalcini and Giuseppe Pagano, Rare   85  executive desk, from Palazzo Gualino, Turin, circa   £12,000-18,000 £25,155   1929  *previous record price: 19,300 EUR set in 2024

Exchange Rate on 4 November 2026: GBP£1 = US$1.3482, EUR€1.1984, HK$10.5779

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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. 

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*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium; prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer’s premium. 

  

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