Phillips New York Auction October, 8, 2026 feature a promeninent MiddelEaster collectors photographic collection of work.

Notable photographers in this October auction in NYC,  include Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Irving Penn, May Ray, and Hiroshi Sugimoto. If your into outstanding collectible images view the link to the preview below. Phillips sees collectable  photography as a growing market. Read below. 

 

 

PHILLIPS’ OCTOBER PHOTOGRAPHS SALE TO SHOWCASE THE CONVERGENCE OF LUXURY AND PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTING

 

New York Auction on 8 October to Feature a Selection of Photographs from a Prominent Middle Eastern Watch Collector

 

Helmut Newton, Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, 

Irving Penn, Man Ray, and Hiroshi Sugimoto 

Among the Masters of Photography to be Included

 

 

 

– Phillips is pleased to announce the offering of 11 photographs from a prominent Middle Eastern collection in its October New York Photographs auction. Assembled with a discerning collector's eye across categories, the group reflects the growing convergence between luxury collecting and fine art photography, bringing together iconic works by some of the medium's most celebrated artists, including Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Edward Burtynsky, Ansel Adams, and Henri Cartier-Bresson. While best known for collecting exceptional watches, the consignor has assembled a carefully curated group of photographs that reflects the same appreciation for craftsmanship, rarity, and lasting cultural significance that drives today's most sophisticated luxury collectors. This consignment underscores an important trend at Phillips, where collecting categories are increasingly interconnected: in 2025, 25% of bidders in New York Luxury sales were Fine Art clients, while 37% of high-value photography lots were either purchased or underbid on by Luxury clients.

 

Led by Helmut Newton's Elsa Peretti as a Bunny, Costume by Halston, New York, the selection spans nearly a century of photographic practice — from Man Ray's Surrealist L'Enigme d'Isidore Ducasse to Sugimoto's celebrated seascapes and theater works. The works represent an important part of the seasonal Photographs auction on 8 October, the public exhibition of which will be open from 2–7 October at 432 Park Avenue.

 

Thomas Perazzi, Deputy Chairman and Head of Watches, Asia, and Sarah Krueger, Phillips’ International Specialist, Head of Department, Photographs, jointly said, “This collection reflects a trend we are seeing across the market, with collectors who have built important positions in luxury categories, such as watches, increasingly recognizing photography as a compelling market. At Phillips, we have seen strong demand for thoughtfully assembled, single-owner collections and for works by the most influential photographers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This group exemplifies both."

Mr. Rémy Julia, Advisor to the Consignor, said, “Like many collectors, the client behind this group has extended his passion for rare watches into other objects of exceptional craftsmanship, design, and cultural significance.  Photography was a natural extension of those interests.  This collection speaks to the growing dialogue across collecting categories and to photography’s evolution as one of the most established fields within the broader art market.”

 

This offering comes as demand for exceptional photographic works continues to grow, with buyers increasingly focused on rarity, provenance, and quality. Phillips has seen this momentum firsthand, and has long been at the forefront of the photography market, cultivating a dedicated global collector base through its seasonal auctions and single-owner collections. In 2025, the company’s dedicated photography auction sales saw a 16% increase year-on-year, underscoring its leadership in the category.

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.

Auction: 8 October 2026

Auction viewing: 2-7 October 2026

Location: 432 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Click here for more information: https://www.phillips.com/auction/NY040326/overview

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.

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Phillips New York Jewels Auction results!!! Selling prices below!!!

THE NEW YORK JEWELS AUCTION ACHIEVES  OVER $4.1 MILLION   Signed Pieces Doubled Pre-Sale Estimates, Selling 100% by Lot   Strong Demand for Esteemed Private Collections Continues, with  Jewels Formerly from the Collections of Irma Nicolas and Tina Hills  Both Doubling Pre-Sale Estimates    New York, 10 June 2026  Sale Total: $4,133,805 / £3,090,576/ €3,580,580     Lots Sold: 107 | Lots Offered: 113| Sold by Lot: 95%           Dianne Batista, Head of Jewels, New York, Senior Vice President, and Cristina Rodrigo, Specialist and Head of Sale, jointly said, “It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm from our collecting community around the globe as we concluded our jewels auctions for the spring season at Phillips. Today’s sale saw 82% of sold lots achieve prices within or above estimate and the auction was led by an extraordinary emerald and diamond necklace, which sold for $541,800. Demand continued for signed jewels, as well, with examples by makers such as Harry Winston, Cartier, and JAR, among others, selling 100% by lot and doubling their overall pre-sale estimate. Phillips has continuously demonstrated a proven ability to achieve strong results for single-owner collections, and today’s results underscore that commitment by our international team. The tremendous momentum achieved over the course of the spring for the collection of Tina Hills continued into the auction today with forty lots realizing impressive results, perhaps most notably the De Vroomen Tourmaline, Diamond and Enamel Pendant Brooch, 1999, which skyrocketed past its estimate of $3,000–5,000 to lead the group at $100,620. We are also delighted with the success of the Collection of Irma Nicolas, which achieved a white-glove, 100%-sold result. Both of these highly esteemed collections doubled their pre-sale estimates, further reinforcing the strength of the market and the continued confidence in jewels from private collections.”     Top Ten Lots Lot Description Estimate Price Achieved 40 Emerald and Diamond Necklace                                  $500,000–800,000 $541,800 38 Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring    $150,000–250,000 $258,000 88 Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant Necklace $200,000–300,000 $167,700 97 Diamond Ring $120,000–220,000 $154,800 39 Emerald and Diamond Ring $120,000–180,000 $154,800 83 Harry Winston, Pair of Diamond Earrings, 'Winston Cluster' $100,000–150,000 $141,900 98 Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring $80,000–120,000 $129,000 41 Diamond Ring $90,000–120,000 $116,100 70 De Vroomen, Tourmaline, Diamond and Enamel Pendant Brooch, 1999 $3,000–5,000 $100,620 42 Emerald and Diamond Ring $40,000–50,000 $96,750  #phillipsauctionnyc#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com#artfunauction #artfunbeauty#artfunjewlery#morefunart

Phillips to austion : Oversized Tiffany &Co. Signed 1928 Patek Watch NYC commemorating the Empire State Building, Paul Newman and others.

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PHILLIPS TO PRESENT A PIECE OF NEW YORK CITY HISTORY: THE PATEK PHILIPPE WRISTWATCH OWNED BY THE BUILDER OF THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING   The New York Watch Auction: XIV to Feature an Oversized Tiffany & Co.-Signed 1929 Patek Philippe Owned by Paul Starrett, Builder of Iconic New York Landmarks, Including the Empire State Building, Flatiron Building, and The Plaza Hotel   Spring Auction Coincides with the 95th Anniversary of the Empire State Building     NEW YORK – 10 APRIL  2025 – This spring, Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo will present a historically significant Tiffany & Co.–signed Patek Philippe wristwatch once owned by Paul Starrett, the master builder behind the Empire State Building and some of New York’s most iconic landmarks. Fresh to market, bearing the original owner’s initials on the caseback, and offered directly from the grandson of Mr. Starrett, the watch represents a rare convergence of Art Deco design, American architectural achievement, and early 20th‑century luxury craftsmanship. Following a world tour to London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, the watch will be offered in The New York Watch Auction: XIV on 13-14 June at Phillips, with an estimate of $15,000–30,000.   Paul Boutros, Deputy Chairman and Head of Watches, Americas, said, “There is a natural harmony between the engineering found within both architecture and watchmaking and Phillips is honored to present a watch that so perfectly brings these two disciplines together. It is remarkable that one of the greatest buildings in the world was constructed to the steady ticking of the very watch we are presenting at auction. Paul Starrett acquired this Patek Philippe in 1930, meaning he owned and wore it throughout the construction of the Empire State Building, which celebrates its 95th year this Spring. Absolutely oversized for its era measuring an impressive 36.5mm long by 26mm wide, it is a design that was ahead of its time—sized perfectly for today’s tastes. Cherished by Starrett’s family for nearly a century, the watch’s appearance at auction now represents an extraordinary opportunity to acquire not only a superb timepiece, but a tangible piece of New York City history.”   Paul Starrett was born in Chicago, though his legacy is often cemented with architectural history of New York and the many buildings that have become iconic in its skyline. A master builder and architect, Starrett is amongst the key figures responsible for the Flatiron Building, the original Penn Station, the Plaza Hotel, the Biltmore Hotel, and the Lincoln Memorial, though he is perhaps best known for his association with the marvel of the Empire State Building. Together with his identical twin brother William, the Starrett Brothers and Eken firm served as the contractors responsible for building one of the most distinguishable structures in New York, and an internationally recognized monument to human achievement.     “I was to build the world’s tallest – not only the tallest one but one which expresses most completely and honestly the skyscraper idea…The Empire State Building is truly an epitome of all that has preceded… all the spirit, the imaginative and technical daring,  and even some of the frenzy, that animated the decade of which it was the culmination.” —Paul Starrett, Changing the Skyline   As contractors, he and his brother oversaw a workforce that peaked at around 3,500 workers. Their organizational skill and mobilization were key to the swift, effi cient completion of such a monumental task. The skyscraper was constructed in record time, rising at a rate of four and a half stories per week, leading to its early completion on 11 April 1931.  In building the Empire State Building, they competed with the Chrysler Building and 40 Wall Street for the title of “world’s tallest building,” a title the Empire State Building ultimately won and held from 1931 until 1972.   According to the Patek Philippe Extract of the Archives, the watch was produced in 1929 and delivered in November 1930—just a week after the mooring mast, a 222‑foot pole intended for docking dirigibles, was erected on 21 November, with most of the steelwork and façade already complete. During the depths of the Great Depression, the Empire State Building opened officially on May 1st, 1931, ahead of schedule and under budget, only eighteen months after construction began. One can certainly believe Starrett attended the opening ceremony wearing this very Tiffany & Co. Patek Philippe wristwatch on his wrist. We can assert that the wristwatch was perhaps a gift to himself or from another—and a major sale for Tiffany & Co. during the financial crisis—to commemorate the distinctive achievement of winning the ultimate prize in his field – a contract to build the tallest building in the world.   The watch itself, aside from superb provenance and historical importance, is exceptionally well‑preserved and an ideal example of the Art Deco era. Its oversized rectangular case recalls those made for Brazilian retailer Chronometro Gondolo, and it is similarly adorned with Breguet numerals and a high‑grade 10‑ligne manually wound caliber with wolf’s‑tooth winding gears. Setting it apart from other rectangular watches of the era, the case is engraved with floral scrollwork to the case band, a trait mentioned in the Extract that, to the best of Phillips’ knowledge, has not been identified on any similar watch of the period. Similar to pocket watches of the era, only Tiffany & Co.’s signature is present on the dial, while the case—made by Wenger—and the movement are signed Patek, Philippe & Co. The lug still bears the Tiffany inventory number, and a perfectly crisp hallmark can be seen within the case band engraving. Starrett’s initials, “PS,” appear boldly on the caseback. It is fitted with its original, 18 karat gold-mesh bracelet signed Whiteside & Blank, most certainly purchased at Tiffany & Co. at the same time, elevating and enhancing its beauty.   Coming directly from the grandson of Paul Starrett, this Tiffany‑retailed oversized wristwatch from the Art Deco era is a remarkable fresh‑to‑market find, marrying provenance, historical relevancy, watchmaking prowess, and exceptional physical condition.   ABOUT PHILLIPS IN ASSOCIATION WITH BACS & RUSSO The team of specialists at Phillips Watches is dedicated to an uncompromised approach to quality, transparency, and client service. Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo holds the world record for the most successful watch auction, with its DECADE ONE (2015–2025) sale having realized $83 million in 2025. The annual total for watch auctions in 2025 exceeded $290 million, marking the first time any auction house's Watches department has surpassed US$200 million in annual sales for five consecutive years.   Record-breaking prices include:   1. Paul Newman’s Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona reference 6239 (CHF 17,709,894 / US$17,752,500) – New York Auction: Winning Icons – 26 October 2017 – Highest result ever achieved for any vintage wristwatch at auction.   2. Patek Philippe reference 1518 in stainless steel (CHF 14,190,000 / US $17,631,075) – Watches: Decade One (2015–2025) – 8 November 2025 – Highest result ever achieved for a vintage Patek Philippe wristwatch at auction.   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. #phillipsautionnyc#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com#sunstrmfineartmagazine.com#phillippatekwatches#jelwerybeautyforever#artfunforever