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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Phillips Austine London Design Novemebr 4, 2026, Features works by François-Xavier Lalanne, Diego Giacometti and Magdalene Odundo, and others.

Details below for all works.  

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FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE, DIEGO GIACOMETTI AND MAGDALENE ODUNDO LEAD PHILLIPS’ DESIGN SALE

 

Highlights Include a Unique Vase by Umberto Bellotto and a Collection of Lighting by Seguso Vetri d’Arte and Flavio Poli from the Historic Hotel Concordia in Cortina d’Ampezzo

 

 

LONDON – 26 OCTOBER 2026 – Phillips presents highlights from its London Design sale on 4 November, led by François-Xavier Lalanne, Diego Giacometti and Magdalene Odundo. Comprising 131 lots spanning more than 120 years of design, the sale features a rare, unique vase by Umberto Bellotto, a one-of-a-kind rare prototype cabinet by Ettore Sottsass Jr., and the auction debut for six mid-century lights from the historic Hotel Concordia in Cortina d’Ampezzo, including works designed by Flavio Poli during his tenure as artistic director at Seguso Vetri d’Arte. Further highlights include a rare wall-mounted large mirror by Carlo Bugatti, Lucie Rie ceramics, an early Conoidbench by George Nakashima and a rare variant chandelier by Gino Sarfatti. The full catalogue is now online, with the public preview opening at Phillips’ Berkeley Square galleries on 29 October ahead of the auction on 4 November.

 

Domenico Raimondo, Phillips’ Head of Department, Design, Europe and Senior International Specialist, “From Ettore Sottsass Jr.’s radical vision for modern living to Diego Giacometti’s sculptural bronze Berceau table and Magdalene Odundo’s ‘Untitled’ ceramic vessel, this sale celebrates designers and makers who have pushed the boundaries of their disciplines. The unique vase by Umberto Bellotto and the group of lighting fixtures from the historic Hotel Concordia are particularly compelling, offering a rare opportunity to encounter works that tell important stories of design innovation, collaboration and provenance. We look forward to welcoming visitors to our Berkeley Square galleries from 29 October.”

Auction: 4 November 2026 2pm 2026

Auction viewing: 29 October - 4 November 2026

Location: Phillips, 30 Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6EX

Click here for more information: https://www.phillips.com/auction/UK050226

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Serpentine Pavilion 2026, Lanza Atelier on view till October 25, 2026! Details below!

 The lineup listed  is interesting for all. Details below. 

LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE SERPENTINE PAVILION 2026, BY LANZA ATELIER | SERPENTINE SOUTH | ON VIEW UNTIL 25 OCTOBER 2026 This year's Pavilion was designed by the Mexican architecture studio LANZA atelier, founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo. This groundbreaking commission, first launched in 2000 with Dame Zaha Hadid, has introduced the UK’s inaugural structures by many of the most influential figures in international architecture. LANZA atelier emphasises the role of design in everyday interactions and identifies the pursuit of beauty as a recurring theme in their work. The Mexico City-based architecture studio founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo, has anchored the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion on the English architectural feature known as a serpentine, or crinkle-crankle, wall. The wall derives its stability from its curving form, requiring fewer bricks than a straight wall. The name of the Pavilion, a serpentine, is inspired by this feature, which makes up the Pavilion’s south wall and subtly references the nearby Serpentine Lake, whose gentle curve evokes the form of a serpent. The north wall of the structure is in dialogue with the surrounding landscape, curving around the nearby tree canopy. A translucent roof allows light and air to permeate the space, softening the boundary between enclosure and openness. The roof rests lightly on brick columns which evoke a grove of trees. LANZA atelier chose brick as the primary material to celebrate the distinctly English garden tradition and establish a conversation with the existing brick façade of the Serpentine South Gallery, which was originally built as a tea pavilion. The Pavilion is constructed from a rhythmic repetition of brick columns that transform the wall from opaque to permeable. Image: Serpentine Pavilion 2026, a serpentine, designed by LANZA atelier, founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo. Aerial view © LANZA atelier. Photo: Iwan Baan. Courtesy Serpentine.

PUBLIC ART | JESÚS RAFAEL SOTO: PÉNÉTRABLE BBC JAUNE (1999; 2023 EDITION | SERPENTINE SOUTH | ON VIEW UNTIL 25 OCTOBER 2026  Serpentine features the presentation of a public sculpture by Jesús Rafael SOTO, launching a dynamic summer programme in the park. Situated in the vicinity of Serpentine South, Pénétrable BBL Jaune (1999; 2023 Edition) is on show until 25 October 2026. This is the first outdoor presentation of the artist’s work in the UK. Art situated in the park has become central to Serpentine’s year-round activities, extending its exhibitions beyond the gallery walls and into the surrounding landscape.   Pénétrable BBL Jaune (1999; 2023 Edition) exemplifies the artist’s lifelong interest in movement, space and tactility. Born in Venezuela in 1923, SOTO became one of the leading exponents of kinetic art and created more than seventy Pénétrable sculptures of various sizes and colours throughout his seven-decade long career: works composed of metal rods and nylon strands suspended in space through which viewers are invited to enter. Image: Jesús Rafael Soto, Pénétrable BBL Jaune (1999;2023 Edition). © Jesús Rafael Soto / ADAGP, Paris 2026. Courtesy Atelier Soto, Paris and Galerie Perrotin. Photo: George Darrell. Courtesy Serpentine ABOUT SERPENTINE Building new connections between artists and audiences, Serpentine presents pioneering contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events with a legacy that stretches back over half a century, from a wide range of emerging practitioners to the most internationally recognised artists, writers, scientists, thinkers, and cultural thought leaders of our time.   Based in London’s Kensington Gardens, across two sites, Serpentine North and Serpentine South, Serpentine features a year-round, free programme of exhibitions, architectural showcases, education, live events and technological activations, in the park and beyond the gallery walls.   The Serpentine Pavilion is a yearly pioneering commission, which began in 2000 with Dame Zaha Hadid. It features the first UK structures by some of the biggest names in international architecture.   Public art has emerged as a central strand of Serpentine’s programme. Major presentations include a collection of Eduardo Paolozzi’s sculptures (1987), Anish Kapoor’s Turning the World Upside Down (2010), Lee Ufan presented Relatum – Stage (2018-19), Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s London Mastaba in the Serpentine Lake (2018), I LOVE YOU EARTH by Yoko Ono (2021), Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster In remembrance of the coming alien (Alienor), (2022), Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg’s Pollinator Pathmaker (2022 - 2023), Gerhard Richter’s STRIP-TOWER (2023), Yayoi Kusama’s Pumpkin (2024), Esther Mahlangu’s mural Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu (2024) and David Hockney’s A Year in Normandie, 2026. Giuseppe Penone’s Albero folgorato (Thunderstruck Tree) (2012) and Idee di pietra (Ideas of Stone), 2010–2024 (2025); Pénétrable BBL Jaune (1999; 2023 edition) by Jesús Rafael Soto are currently on view in Kensington Gardens. Proud to maintain free access for all visitors, Serpentine reaches an exceptionally broad audience and maintains a profound connection with its local community.  FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT   Nicholas Smirnoff, Head of Communications: nicholass@serpentinegalleries.org, +44 7570 291 018

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