Phillips
Founded in 1796 by Harry Phillips, the auction house has undergone different incarnations before reverting to its original name in 2013. Previously trading as Phillips de Pury, the company was sold by Simon de Pury to Russian retail firm Mercury Group in 2008.
Now headquartered on Park Avenue in New York and Berkeley Square in London with other offices worldwide, Phillips focuses on contemporary and modern art, including photography, editions, design, watches and jewellery. They also host exhibitions, broker private sales and offer consultancy services.
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Magritte leads Modern art auctions in London as overall totals fall
09 March 2024A surrealist painting by René Magritte (1898-1967) led the latest series of Modern and Contemporary art sales in London although overall the auctions at Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips were rather flat compared to previous years.
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New faces at auction houses in the UK and overseas
25 January 2024A new director at a West Sussex firm and expansion in Sheffield are among the latest Movers & Shakers across the world of art and antiques.
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Latest hires, appointments and jobs news from around the world of art and antiques
16 January 2024Movers and Shakers across auction houses, fairs and a law firm.
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Rie and Coper records fall in landmark sale
06 November 2023Phillips’ sale of two studio pottery collections of Lucie Rie and Hans Coper lived up to expectations and set two new auction records.
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Not such a warm response to Frieze week auctions compared to last year
23 October 2023The latest Frieze week auctions in London generated a markedly lower total than the equivalent series last year.
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Two ‘exceptional’ Lucie Rie and Hans Coper collections on offer from significant sources
02 October 2023What has been billed by Phillips as ‘the most exceptional and significant group of works by Lucie Rie and Hans Coper to ever come to auction’ will be offered in London on November 1.
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Buyer’s premium now raised at all the major players
10 July 2023The flagship London summer sales were the first to take place since the major auction houses all raised their buyer’s premiums in the first half of 2023.
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Hires, promotions and relocations – the latest art and antiques news
31 May 2023From a new boss of Christie’s Asia to a Brighton antiques gallery move, here is a round up of auction house and dealer updates from around the world.
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Back down to reality for Modern and Contemporary art sales
22 May 2023Judging by the overall totals, the latest Modern and Contemporary art auctions at Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips in New York were something of a bump back to reality after the last two sales series posted the highest grossing totals on record.
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Whimsical tale of VCA’s missing Precious Puppy
13 March 2023Here is a heart-warming story for all admirers of retro canine-themed jewels. Yes. The lost puppy has been found.
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Navigate your way round Breitling Navitimer dial styles
27 February 2023Over the years, the Navitimer has undergone a variety of cosmetic and mechanical changes. Pictured here are three iterations of the watch as it evolved across two decades.
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Hindman’s CEO hire and a new owner for Bainbridges: promotions and moves across the world of art and antiques
10 January 2023The latest Movers & Shakers including a new CEO at Hindman and Adam Partridge acquiring Bainbridges in Ruislip.
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Christie’s trumps Sotheby’s in art and luxury sales in 2022
20 December 2022The top auction houses announced their full year sales results revealing that Christie’s is back on top.
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Expansion and hires including Hindman to open a New York saleroom
22 November 2022Hindman launching in New York and Sotheby’s expanding in Asia are among the latest updates across the world of art and antiques.
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Watches: stylish options from the 60s-70s
14 November 2022Era of pop art and protests also brought fresh design beyond the earlier ‘tool’ template
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A new collectables department in Surrey and hires in London – the latest moves across the world of art and antiques
08 November 2022The launch of a new sale of Retro Video Games at Ewbank’s is among a round-up of recruitment and expansion news for auction houses.
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New faces at Roseberys, Phillips and Christie’s plus a new dealership
19 October 2022Five new specialists at Roseberys are among the latest recruitment news.
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Phillips expands into China
22 September 2022Phillips has agreed a tie-up with Chinese auction house Yongle.
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Promotions and appointments – the latest Movers & Shakers across the world of art and antiques
20 July 2022A new boss for Bonhams’ Knightsbridge saleroom is among the latest updates.
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Auction house Phillips to open Los Angeles gallery after record half year results
19 July 2022Phillips reported total sales of $746m for the first half of 2022, up 37% on the previous year.
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