Features
Announcing the Hong Kong Debut of ULTIMATE STEVEN KLEIN
An inimitable selection of Polaroids from the archives of one of contemporary photography’s most provocative artists.
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ULTIMATE Debuts
Spotlighting four incredible, auction-fresh works from our ULTIMATE offering in London this May.
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Capturing Modernity
From Alexander Rodchenko to Harry Callahan, Man Ray, and more, the remarkable photographs of ‘Figure + Form’ are unveiled.
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A Way of Life
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation that explore the human condition — in a sale that uplifts it.
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In Essence
BASTIAAN WOUDT: ESSENCE — the Dutch artist’s first solo exhibition in New York — comprises 13 last-in-edition works.
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ULTIMATE STEVEN KLEIN: From A Master’s Archive
Unique Polaroids by Steven Klein offer a window into the intimate relationship between photographer and subject.
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Past Auctions
Editions, Photographs and Design
14 June 2024 • Hong Kong
Photographs & Helmut Newton: Provocateur
16 May 2024 • London
Photographs
5 April 2024 • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
4 April 2024 • New York
Impressions Parisiennes: Une Collection de Photographies
30 November 2023 • Paris
Photographs
21 November 2023 • London
Videos
News and Results
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30 May 2024
Phillips Presents Highlights from the Inaugural Editions, Photographs and Design Auction in Hong Kong
Read MoreLive sale on 14 June to Feature Works by Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama and Yoshitomo Nara Among Other Blue-Chip Artists
Marking the First Time that the Celebrated Photographer Steven Klein’s Unique Polaroids Are Being Showcased in Asia
Also Featuring an Impressive Selection of Japanese, English, Italian and Scandinavian Design
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16 May 2024
Phillips’ London Photographs Auction Achieves £2.4 Million, With Strong Prices Achieved for Helmut Newton: Provocateur Photographs from the Collection of Simon de Pury
Read MoreSeveral World Auction Records Achieved, Including Those for Seiji Kurata, Sangbin IM and Harry Cory Wright8
8 May 2024
Phillips London Photographs Auction to Offer Masterworks by Celebrated Artists, Alongside ULTIMATE and HELMUT NEWTON: PROVOCATEUR
Read MoreSale on 16 May to Include Four Auction Debuts in ULTIMATE
Photographs Department
Phillips' Photographs department leads the field by anticipating and engaging with ever-evolving collecting trends. Distinguished by our balanced presentation of classic and contemporary works, we achieve top results across all genres, from current stars to masters who have come to define the medium.
Our high standards for quality and long-standing relationships with collectors are the foundations of our success. These key characteristics enabled us to set more than 100 world auction records for renowned artists spanning the history of the medium from the 19th century to today, including the world auction record for Helmut Newton with Sie Kommen, Paris (Dressed and Naked), 1981, achieving $1,820,000 in April 2019, breaking our previous auction record for the artist.
The Photographs department realizes robust results for our single-owner sale consignors, champions new talent—setting incredible sale-price precedents when introducing Alex Prager, Ruud Van Empel and Awol Erizku to auction—and continually innovates our sales. ULTIMATE, our unique platform in London features exclusive auction highlights and showcases rare-to-market masterworks; past partners for ULTIMATE include Vogue and Calvin Klein.
Our tenured International Photographs department—headquartered in New York and London, with representatives strategically positioned across the globe—cultivates connections with key market figures, from curators and collectors to advisors and dealers. Our ability to produce consistent, substantial returns while setting world auction records reflects our profound commitment to our clients and our ability to bring premier examples of the medium to auction.
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- The Odyssey of Collecting: Photographs from Joy of Giving Something Foundation
- A Constant Pursuit: Photographs from the Collection of Ed Cohen & Victoria Shaw
- Important Photographs from the Collection of Dr. Anthony Terrana
- Photographs from the Collection of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Selections from The Thomas Walther Collection
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