Phillips London 20th-Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale Falls Short Despite Strong Mid-Level Bidding
Phillips’s recent 20th-century and contemporary art auction in London brought in £10.9m, just below expectations. The event featured notable sales such as a work by Andy Warhol surpassing its high estimate, setting a new auction record. Other highlights included pieces by artists like Cecily Brown and Yayoi Kusama. Despite some lower-than-expected results, the auction set new records for artists like Jesse Mockrin and Kehinde Wiley. Overall, the sale attracted bidders from 31 countries, showing strong international participation. This event marks a successful start to the art auction season in London, following Sotheby’s recent sale. Christie’s is set to conduct its own auctions next, continuing the momentum in the art market.
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Cillian O’Rourke, studied at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Ireland, where he majored in Visual Communication. His work spans graphic design, illustration, and branding, with a distinct minimalist style that emphasizes simplicity and impact. Cillian has collaborated with international brands and runs his own design studio focusing on creative solutions for startups.