Phillips April Auction to offer works from the Estate of Tina Hills. Her Collection includes works by Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler ampung others. ,

PHILLIPS TO OFFER A LIFE IN COLOR: PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF TINA HILLS ACROSS SPRING AND SUMMER AUCTIONS   First Selection of Works to Appear in April Editions & Works on Paper Sales   Leading Works by Joan Mitchell and Helen Frankenthaler to Make Auction Debuts in May Evening Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art   Tina Hills Joan Mitchell Plain, 1989 Offered in the Evening Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, 19 May Estimate: $5,000,000–7,000,000   NEW YORK – 24 MARCH 2026 – This spring, Phillips will offer A Life in Color: Property from the Estate of Tina Hills across a series of auctions in New York from April through September. Hills, an influential figure in Miami and beyond, helped shape the city’s cultural landscape through decades of civic engagement and philanthropy. In 1977, she became the first woman to lead the Inter‑American Press Association, advancing its mission to protect freedom of the press throughout the Americas. Alongside her second husband, Lee Hills — the editor who guided the Miami Herald to its first Pulitzer Prize — she assembled a far‑reaching collection defined by expressive color and dynamic compositions. This vision is embodied most prominently in Joan Mitchell’s Plain from 1989. A work from the final and most distilled phase of Mitchell’s career, Plain embodies her powerful synthesis of gesture and remembered landscape. Spanning a monumental diptych nearly six feet wide, the canvas translates the sensations of the French countryside around Vétheuil into lyrical tangles of brushwork and radiant fields of color. Acquired from the Robert Miller Gallery, the painting remained in the Hills’ collection for nearly four decades and now appears at auction for the first time in the Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale on 19 May in New York, alongside other major works by Helen Frankenthaler and Adolph Gottlieb. Additional works will be featured in the April Editions & Works on Paper auctions — including color‑rich prints by Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, and others — as well as subsequent Modern & Contemporary Art sales in May and July, the June Jewels and Design sales, and September Design Online.   The Family of Tina Hills stated, “Tina was a pioneer in every facet of her life and consistently broke through the expectations placed on women of her generation. From her remarkable career in publishing—including her tenure as the first female President of the Inter-American Press Association — to her philanthropic work across Puerto Rico and Miami, she brought a brilliant mind, deep curiosity, and effortless grace to everything she did. A passionate collector of art across mediums and periods, her home reflected a lifetime of curiosity, discernment, and joy in discovery. We are honored to work with Phillips to share her extraordinary collection and to celebrate the lasting legacy of a woman whose vision and generosity touched so many."   Vivian Pfeiffer, Phillips’ Deputy Chairman, Senior International Specialist, New Markets, said, “Tina Hills remains a deeply respected figure in Miami, remembered for the civic presence and generosity that helped shape the cultural fabric of the city. Her decades‑long commitment is still evident today, from her support of the Pérez Art Museum Miami to the pavilion that bears her name in Bayfront Park. Alongside her public life, she was an avid collector with an eye for bold, expressive canvases by Post‑War figures such as Joan Mitchell, Adolph Gottlieb, and Helen Frankenthaler, and she brought that same discernment to design, assembling exceptional works by artists including William Morris, Dale Chihuly, Toots Zynsky, and Jon Kuhn. It is a profound honor for Phillips — and for me personally — to be entrusted with presenting Ms. Hills’ collection this season, containing many artworks which will be seen for the first time in decades while the pre-sale exhibitions are on view in Phillips’ New York galleries.”   David Lawrence Jr., Former Publisher of the Miami Herald and Chair of The Children’s Movement of Florida, added, “I met Tina Hills more than a half-century ago. She swept into the room — the most elegant person I have ever known. Great taste in every way. You saw it in her home, her art and, most of all, in herself. A major leader in journalism and so much more. I give Tina and her legendary husband Lee much credit for my own interest in art — and my service first to the Detroit Institute of Arts and then these past 37 years at what has become the Pérez Art Museum of Miami. A great collection; most of all, a great person.”   ABOUT TINA HILLS Argentina “Tina” Schifano was born in Pola, Istria, Italy, which is now part of Croatia. She immigrated to New York with her parents in her early teens and later studied at New York University. While working at the iconic Buitoni-Perugina company, she met publisher Angel Ramos, owner of El Mundo, Puerto Rico’s most prestigious newspaper and WKAQ Radio El Mundo. Quickly becoming immersed in the publishing world, her work reflected a deep commitment to freedom of the press. Tina became deeply involved in inter-American journalism, eventually rising to national prominence as the first woman to serve as President of the Inter-American Press Association. Following Ramos’ passing, Tina continued to guide publishing and media interests in Puerto Rico. She led a major philanthropic foundation in Angel Ramos’ name, which supports education throughout Puerto Rico.   Her later marriage to Lee Hills brought her into the center of mainland American newspaper leadership, and together, the couple played a major and vital role in supporting Miami’s cultural institutions, including efforts that shaped the early vision of what is now the Pérez Art Museum of Miami. Tina Hills also served in prominent civic and cultural positions across Miami-Dade County, with roles at the Dade County Arts Council, the Bayfront Park Management Trust, and the Florida Grand Opera. The pavilion at Bayfront Park bears her name, honoring her decades of dedicated service to the city.    HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTION Adolph Gottlieb Black Sparks, 1965 Estimate: $1,000,000–1,500,000 Offered in the Evening Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, 19 May Helen Frankenthaler Paloverde, 1978 Estimate: $600,000–800,000 Offered in the Evening Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, 19 May David Hockney The Juggler, 1986 Estimate $4,000–6,000 Offered in Editions & Works on Paper, 22 April William Morris “Canopic Jar: Sable Antelope”, 1996 Estimate: $150,000– 200,000 Offered in Design, 12 June Joan Miró Village d'oiseaux (Bird Village), 1969 Estimate $6,000–8,000 Offered in MODERNISM: Editions & Works on Paper, 22 April Sam Francis Comet (SF85-178), 1985 Estimate: $150,000–200,000 Offered in the Modern & Contemporary Art Auction, 21 May Jesús Rafael Soto Ambivalencia 41, 1984 Estimate: $300,000–500,000 Offered in the Modern & Contemporary Art Auction,  21 May William Morris Hanging "Petroglyph", 1993 Estimate: $15,000–20,000 Offered in Design, 12 June                         NNew York Auctions Presenting A Life in Color: Property from the Estate of Tina Hills:   MODERNISM: Editions & Works on Paper 23 April 2026   Editions & Works on Paper 23–24 April 2026   Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale 19 May 2026   Modern & Contemporary Art  21 May 2026   New York Jewels: Online Auction June 2026   The New York Jewels Auction 11 June 2026   Design 12 June 2026   Modern & Contemporary Art 16 July 2026   Design Online Auction 1–8 September 2026    Location: 432 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022   To 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. #phillipsartauction#fineart,agazineblog.blogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com#tinahillscollection#fineartfun

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

Phillips Appoints Andrew Massad as Senior International Specialist

 

 

Phillips Appoints Andrew Massad as

Senior International Specialist

 

Strategic Hire Underscores the House’s Commitment to the Contemporary Art Market, Amid Continued International Demand

 

 

 

 

NEW YORK – 13 OCTOBER – Phillips is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Massad as Senior International Specialist. Based in New York, Andrew has become a central figure in the market during the three decades he spent at Christie’s, as well as his recent time as an art advisor and private dealer at Massad Fine Art.

 

Jean-Paul Engelen, President, Americas and Worldwide Co-Head of 20th Century & Contemporary Art,said, “At Phillips, we have spent the last few years broadening our pool of talent, leading to a string of record-breaking results for the company. Andy’s depth of knowledge and unparalleled experience, especially with works created between 1970 – 2010, will complement the expertise of our strong and accomplished team.”

 

Robert Manley, Deputy Chairman and Worldwide Co-Head of 20th Century & Contemporary Art, added, “Joining Christie’s in 1991, Andy was not only part of the birth of the contemporary auction market, but was also a driving force in its development, debuting such iconic artists as Yoshitomo Nara and Maurizio Cattelan, among others. From Brice Marden and Gerhard Richter to Jonas Wood and Vija Celmins, Andy’s passion and dedication to the field is unmatched. He will be an invaluable member of our international team as we expand our reach to a larger network of collectors across the globe.”

 

Andrew Massad, Senior International Specialist, said, "Phillips' explosive momentum is fueled by a commitment to offering unrivaled expertise and bespoke services for collectors. Phillips has a nimbleness and drive towards innovation that pushes the boundaries of what an auction house can achieve, which is always informed and inspired by the art we sell. Artists express the human condition in all its rich diversity and we revel in the discovery. The team at Phillips understands these bedrock values and that's why it is the perfect fit for me. I look forward with anticipation and excitement to my contributing to the future of Phillips with a team that demonstrates excellence."

 

In his twenty-nine years as a leading rainmaker at Christie’s, Andy facilitated the sale of works from countless private collections, including the Estate of Emily and Jerry Spiegel, Phil Schrager, and Anita Reiner, along with many other works from collections of distinction. He was also responsible for such favorite past sales as Roy Lichtenstein's Red and White Brushstrokes, 1965, and Peter Doig's Reflection-What Does Your Soul Look Like, 1996 as well as Njideka Akunyili Crosby's I Refuse to be Invisible, 2010, and David Wojnarowicz's Science Lesson, 1982-83.

 

On the heels of a record-breaking year, Phillips hosted its most successful auction in company history this past May. With a robust market, as well as a strong international team in place exclusively dedicated to works of 20th century and contemporary art, the momentum Phillips has generated will continue, moving forward into the fall season and beyond. 

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale on 18 May to Feature Blue-Chip Masters, Such as Basquiat, Picasso, Frankenthaler, and Rothko, Alongside Works by Wong, Berrío, and Weyant!

 

Phillips’ New York Evening Sale Poised to Become Most Successful Auction in Company History

 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale  on 18 May to Feature Blue-Chip Masters, Such as Basquiat, Picasso, Frankenthaler, and Rothko, Alongside Works by Wong, Berrío, and Weyant.

Phillips is pleased to announce that the full lineup for the New York Evening Sale of 20th Century & Contemporary Art is now available online. Poised to be the most successful sale in the company’s 226-year history, the auction will be led by titans of Modern and Post-War Art, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Pablo Picasso, Mark Rothko, Yves Klein, and Helen Frankenthaler.  Featuring a strong Contemporary selection as well, the Evening sale provides a rare opportunity to acquire works by some of the more in-demand artists of today, including Matthew Wong, Amy Sherald, María Berrío, and Anna Weyant. Comprised of 37 lots, the Evening Sale will take place on 18 May at 7pm ET at 432 Park Avenue, following the exhibition, which opens on 30 April. 

 

Jean-Paul Engelen, President, Americas and Worldwide Co-Head of 20th Century & Contemporary Art, said, “This season, we are proud to present the most ambitious offering of works in Phillips’ history, a testament to the expertise of our international team and the strong, trusted relationships they have within the collecting community. From Mr. Maezawa’s Basquiat, to the Kusama that was originally in the collection of Günther Uecker, to the Klein that was owned by Charles Wilp, to the Frankenthaler that hails directly from the Mayerson Family Collection, the strong provenance of the works in our Evening Sale cannot be overstated and we are honored to have been entrusted with their sale.”

 

Robert Manley, Deputy Chairman and Worldwide Co-Head of 20th Century & Contemporary Art, said, “In recent seasons, we’ve seen an expansion of taste in the market. The interest in high-quality, rare-to-market works that extend back into the 20th century is as strong as that for works by artists who are still creating today. Our May Evening Sale celebrates this breadth of demand, bringing together the very best of Modern, Post-War, and Contemporary Art. Helen Frankenthaler’sBlue Dance and Pablo Picasso’s Figures et plante are offered alongside Carmen Herrera’s Basque and auction newcomer Justin Caguiat’s Doll 3 Eros, presenting collectors an unparalleled selection of works across all interests. We look forward to welcoming collectors into our exhibition and saleroom at 432 Park Avenue.”

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Phillips to Offer Rare Painting by Georgia O’Keeffe

Phillips to Offer Rare Painting by Georgia O’Keeffe

Crab’s Claw Ginger Hawaii to be Featured in the 

November Evening Sale of 20th Century & Contemporary Art

Georgia O’Keeffe

Crab’s Claw Ginger Hawaii, 1939

Estimate: $4-6 million  

 

NEW YORK – 7 OCTOBER 2021 – Phillips is pleased to announce the first highlight of the New York Evening Sale of 20th Century & Contemporary Art – Georgia O’Keeffe’s Crab’s Claw Ginger Hawaii, a seminal work from her Hawaii series with exceptional provenance.  The sale on 17 November marks the first time the painting is coming to auction, having first been owned by The Dole Pineapple Company for 40 years, before being acquired by Thurston Twigg-Smith in 1987, a prominent, fifth-generation Hawaiian known for his philanthropy and contributions to the arts.  Crab’s Claw Ginger Hawaii is the most significant of O’Keeffe’s Hawaii pictures to appear at auction in three decades and the first to be offered in a Phillips Evening Sale of 20th Century & Contemporary Art.

Elizabeth Goldberg, Senior International Specialist, American Art and Deputy Chairwoman, Americas, said, “Georgia O’Keeffe’s experience in Hawaii inspired some of the most fascinating and visually striking works in her oeuvre. Of the approximately twenty paintings O’Keeffe created during her time in Hawaii, fourteen are in museum collections.  We are thrilled to offer Crab’s Claw Ginger Hawaii in our New York Evening sale, presenting collectors with the rare opportunity to acquire an important work by this iconic artist. With a storied provenance and a remarkable place in the art historical canon, we loo

Hi All 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale Up for Sale June 28th! Get your paddles Ready

Phillips Announces Highlights from the London Sales of

20th Century & Contemporary Art

Including Works from the Miles & Shirley Fiterman Collection;

Property from the Collection of Alex Rodriguez;

And Property from the Estate of Ryan Brant

As well as a Historically Important Luc Tuymans Painting

Luc Tuymans b. 1958

Schwarzheide, 1986

Estimate: £800,000-1,000,000

LONDON – 14 JUNE 2019 – Phillips’ June sales of 20th Century & Contemporary Art will offer works from a number of private collections, including the Miles & Shirley Fiterman Collection, property from the Estate of Ryan Brant, and property from the collection of American baseball star Alex Rodriguez. The Evening Sale, taking place on 27 June, will present 36 lots of Modern, Post-War, and Contemporary Art, and will be followed by the Day Sale on 28 June, comprising 160 lots.

Luc Tuymans’s Schwarzheide, 1986, leads this season’s Evening Sale with unparalleled conceptual and historical significance. The painting – essentially a landscape depicting a line of sparse pine trees – appears to present an innocuous subject. However, taking its name after a World War II concentration camp, Schwarzheide belongs to a cycle of works that Tuymans commenced in the latter half of the 1980s, touching on themes of loss and violence in the context of the Holocaust. Tuymans has said of the work, “I wanted to make my paintings look old from the start, which is important because they are about memory.”Having resided in the same private collection since its execution, the work has been exhibited extensively over the last three decades, including showings at Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, The Tate Modern in London, the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery, and at Documenta IX in Kassel in 1992. It has recently been reproduced as an immense marble mosaic at the Palazzo Grassi, Venice, on the occasion of the artist’s solo exhibition La Pelle.

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I am a fan of Phillips Auctions, See the December 7th reminder to see whats selling

New Now London, 7 December 2017, 2pm GMT Viewing to 7 December at 30 Berkeley Square. Register for Online Bidding Registration is now open for online bidding. Create an account to place bids in advance of the sale or to register for live online bidding on phillips.com or on the Phillips app. George Condo Robot Girl patinated bronze 27.9 x 17.8 x 15.2 cm (10⅞ x 7 x 5⅞ in.) Executed in 2012. Estimate £40,000-60,000 Sale Information | View in Browser Follow Us:

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