Phillips Suction set new sales record prices for editions & works on paper in June

STRONG PRICES AND 20 NEW RECORDS SET IN PHILLIPS’ JUNE EDITIONS & WORKS ON PAPER SALE SHOWCASE THE STRENGTH OF THE MARKET FOR EDITIONS   America 250, A Dedicated Chapter of the Auction Celebrating the Country’s 250th Anniversary, Sells 100% by Lot, Led by Roy Lichtenstein’s I Love Liberty   Competitive Bidding Drives Strong Results for Roy Lichtenstein, Damien Hirst,  Alex Katz, Robert Rauschenberg, and Joel Mesler, Among Others   New York, 24 June 2026  Sale Total: $1,444,026 / £1,096,858 / €1,271,711   Lots Sold: 140 | Lots Offered: 157 Sold by Lot: 89% | Sold by Value: 97%    Roy Lichtenstein  I Love Liberty, 1982 Estimate: $40,000–60,000 Sold for $212,850 Damien Hirst The Souls on Jacob’s Ladder Take Their Flight, 2007 Estimate: $80,000–120,000 Sold for $122,550   Kelly Troester and Cary Leibowitz, Deputy Chairpersons and Worldwide Co-Heads of Editions, said, “This afternoon’s sale opened with great enthusiasm for AMERICA 250, a dedicated section that brought together a dynamic group of works reflecting the complexity and richness of American visual culture in honor of the country’s 250th anniversary. We were thrilled to see such strong engagement from collectors, with the section achieving a 100% sell-through rate, led by Roy Lichtenstein’s I Love Liberty, which realized more than five times its estimate to lead the sale, and Robert Rauschenberg’s Signs, which achieved over four times its pre-sale expectations. Momentum continued with especially strong interest for the contemporary works in today’s auction. The selection of works by Damien Hirst saw solid results, led by The Souls on Jacob’s Ladder Take Their Flight at $122,550. Joel Mesler’s Untitled (Pool Party) drew fierce competition on the phones and online, nearly tripling its low estimate at $28,380. Overall, the sale reflected a vibrant start to the summer season, with 97% sold by value showed strong participation and spirited bidding underscoring the continued depth of demand across the editions market. We look forward to the fall season beginning in September with Editions auctions in London and October in New York.”     Top Ten Lots Lot Description Estimate  Price Achieved 9 Roy Lichtenstein, I Love Liberty, 1982 $40,000–60,000 $212,850 40 Damien Hirst, The Souls on Jacob’s Ladder Take Their Flight, 2007 $80,000–120,000 $122,550 13 Robert Rauschenberg, Signs, 1970 $25,000–35,000 $109,650 92 Alex Katz, Flowers, 2021 $50,000–70,000 $64,500 30 After Jean-Michel Basquiat, Piano Lesson, from Superhero Portfolio, 1982-87/2022 $40,000–60,000 $41,280 39 Damien Hirst, Methamphetamine, 2004 $20,000–30,000 $41,280 20 Andy Warhol, Van Heusen (Ronald Reagan), from Ads, 1985  $25,000–35,000 $33,540 96 Gerhard Richter, Abstraktes Bild, 1990/2014 $20,000–30,000 $33,540 25 Joel Mesler, Pool Party, 2025 $10,000–15,000 $28,380 27 Mel Bochner, It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This, 2014 $20,000–30,000 $28,380   New Auction Record Highlights Lot Description Estimate  Price Achieved 9 Roy Lichtenstein, I Love Liberty, 1982 WORLD RECORD FOR THE EDITION $40,000–60,000 $212,850   *previous record price: $165,000 set in 2005  40 Damien Hirst, The Souls on Jacob’s Ladder Take Their Flight, 2007 WORLD RECORD FOR THE EDITION $80,000–120,000 $122,550   *previous record price: $95,000 set in 2009  13 Robert Rauschenberg, Signs, 1970 WORLD RECORD FOR THE EDITION $25,000–35,000 $109,650   *previous record price: $85,000 set in 2023  2 Ed Ruscha, Made in U.S.A. or America, Her Best Product, from Kent Bicentennial Portfolio: Spirit of Independence, 1974-75 WORLD RECORD FOR THE EDITION $12,000–18,000 $24,510   *previous record price: $19,000 set in 2009 91 Chuck Close, Self-Portrait, 2015 WORLD RECORD FOR THE EDITION $10,000–15,000 $23,220   *previous record price: $18,000 set in 2025   Exchange Rate on 24 JUNE 2026: US$1 = £1.317, €1.159, HK$7.840     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.   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   FOLLOW US ON:             WeChat   #phillipsauctionsale#fineartmagazineblog.bogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com #artfunsale#artfunauction#artfunjoy

Phillips Global Auction Results for Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr. Art Danish Collection

PHILLIPS’ SALES OF THE COLLECTION OF AMBASSADOR JOHN L. LOEB, JR. ACHIEVE $18 MILLION ACROSS GLOBAL AUCTION SERIES   The Most Important Danish Art Collection in Private Hands Commands International Demand with 16 Works Being Acquired by Globally Renowned Institutions    Collection Achieves a White-Glove Result Across the New York Live Auctions, with  New Artist Records Set Throughout the Spring for P. S. Krøyer, Anna Ancher, Harald Slott-Møller, Edvard Eriksen, and Joel Ballin    Vilhelm Hammershøi’s Courtyard Interior at Strandgade 30 selling at the May Evening Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art in New York;  Jeremiah Evarts phone bidding with Principal Auctioneer Henry Highley   NEW YORK – 3 JUNE 2026 – Phillips is proud to announce that The Collection of Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr. has surpassed its aggregate pre-sale estimate, achieving a grand total of $18 million across five auctions, which took place over the course of the spring season in New York and London. In all, 135 works were sold from the collection, beginning with an enthusiastic response in London, followed by a 100%-sold white-glove performance in New York, and concluding with an online sale that was 90% sold by lot. This led to an extraordinary overall sell-through rate of 90%, with 43% of works selling above the high estimate. At once scholarly and deeply personal, Ambassador Loeb’s collection has resonated across markets, reaffirming Phillips’ ability to strategically place rare, category-defining works with the world’s most discerning collectors and institutions. Jeremiah Evarts, Deputy Chairman, Americas, Senior International Specialist, Modern & Contemporary Art,said, “It has been such a privilege to present the extraordinary Collection of Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr. to our community of collectors over the spring season, and serving as the auctioneer in our final live auction of the group was a wonderful full-circle moment. Ambassador Loeb’s collection is undisputedly the most important private collection of Danish art ever assembled, and the global participation we witnessed over the course of the spring season — with registrants from 30 countries and buyers from all corners of the globe — is a testament to its rightful significance within the art historical canon. With the conclusion of these sales, we are proud to announce that 16 works have found new homes in some of the world’s most renowned institutions.” Kirsten MacDonald, Regional Director, Scandinavia, said, “This collection has given Danish art a remarkable moment to shine on the global stage. Presenting these artists alongside some of the most celebrated contemporary artists of our time has highlighted both the enduring relevance and international appeal of Danish art. I am deeply encouraged by the enthusiasm we saw from Danish institutions and private collectors. To see so many of these exceptional works returning to Denmark, where they can be enjoyed by the public, has exceeded all of my expectations.”     GLOBAL DEMAND AND INSTITUTIONAL ACQUISITIONS Across the auctions, global institutional interest was evident, with registered bidders hailing from 30 countries and with five Danish museums acquiring six works across the London auctions. Two works by Vilhelm Hammershøi in the New York Evening Sale — Courtyard Interior at Strandgade 30 and Study of standing woman, seen from behind — were also acquired by renowned global institutions. The 16 total public acquisitions by museums include:    ORDRUPGAARD Acquired Interior with a Bunch of Wildflowers, Tyrol by Bertha Wegmann STATENS MUSEUM FOR KUNST Acquired Study drawing after plaster cast of ancient Greek Aphrodite, torso from c. 500 B.C. by Vilhelm Hammershøi THE DAVID COLLECTION  Acquired Seated Chinese Man in Mandarin Dress by Jens Juel RANDERS KUNSTMUSEUM Acquired Johanne Wilde at Her Loom by L. A. Ring RIBE KUNSTMUSEUM Acquired The New Hat by Ludvig Find and Collecting Mussels at Low Tide at Le Portel, France, 1888 by Laurits Tuxen VESTSJÆLLANDS MUSEUM Acquired Ships in a Harbor at Kalundborg Fjord (Skibe i havn ved Kalundborg Fjord) by J. Th. Lundbye These placements from this Collection reflect Phillips’ trusted relationships with institutions worldwide, as well as the auction house’s role in stewarding works of cultural significance into major public collections.   MARKET-LEADING RESULTS AND NEW AUCTION RECORDS New world records were achieved for artists that were central to the development of Danish painting at the turn of the century, including Harald Slott-Møller’s stunning Summer Day (Sommerdag), which sparked an unforgettable bidding war lasting more than six minutes in the May Morning Session of Modern & Contemporary Art. The stunning work ultimately sold for $1.3 million against an estimate of $30,000 to a bidder on the phone with Senior International Specialist Takako Nagasawa. A full list of records set for artists included in The Collection of Ambassador John L. Loeb, Jr. are as follows: P. S. Krøyer Self-Portrait, Sitting by His Easel at Skagen Beach (Selvportræt, siddende ved staffeliet på Skagens strand) 1902   Estimate: $300,000–500,000   SOLD FOR $1,290,000     Harald Slott-Møller Summer Day (Sommerdag) 1888   Estimate: $30,000–50,000   SOLD FOR $1,290,000     Edvard Eriksen The Little Mermaid (Den lille havfrue) circa 1910–1913      Estimate: $12,000–18,000   SOLD FOR $541,800     Anna Ancher Young Girl Reading a Letter (Ung pige, der læser et brev) 1902   Estimate: £30,000–50,000   SOLD FOR £154,800     Joel Ballin Study of a Model, Young Girl Undressing (Modelstudie, en ung pige klæder sig af), 1844   Estimate: £4,000–6,000   SOLD FOR £49,020                                     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.     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   FOLLOW US ON:             WeChat #p #phillipsglobalauction#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com #artauctionfun#artfunauction#artfunfall#artfunbeauty#artfunsales