Featuring Two-Day Event with Curated Single Owner Sale and Evening Auction, Offering Over 210 Artists and 80 Lots Sold with No Reserve
Phillips is gearing up for an exciting spring auction with its New York Editions and Works on Paper event. Spanning two days, the auction kicks off with a special single-owner sale featuring Works from the Lower East Side Printshop Archives. The main event, the Evening sale, is set for April 16th at 5 pm, followed by the Modern, Post-War, and Contemporary Day Sale on April 17th. Boasting offerings from over 210 artists and more than 80 lots sold with no reserve, this auction provides ample opportunities for collectors of all levels. Among the highlights are 35 complete sets and standout pieces by renowned artists like Stanley Whitney, Cecily Brown, Henri Matisse, Jasper Johns, Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Hockney, and many more.
Moonwalk (F. & S. 405), 1987
Estimate $120,000 – 180,000
Phillips’ upcoming auction promises to unveil a treasure trove of artistic masterpieces, with 37 lots by Andy Warhol taking center stage. Among them are 22 lots dating from 1950 to 1957, offering insight into Warhol’s formative years as an illustrator and his profound influence on the Pop art movement. Notable among these is Moonwalk from 1987, a vibrant print in neon pink originally intended for Warhol’s TV series, making it a highly sought-after piece due to its rarity. Equally captivating is Details of Renaissance Paintings (Sandro Botticelli, Birth of Venus, 1482) from 1984, showcasing Warhol’s reinterpretation of Botticelli’s iconic masterpiece, highlighting the enduring fascination with mass reproduction in art.
Roommates, from Nudes Series (C. 282), 1994
Estimate $250,000 – 350,000
Roy Lichtenstein’s Nudes series, a pivotal milestone in his artistic journey, will also take the spotlight at the auction. Representing his final major body of work before his passing in 1997, the Nudes series reimagines the traditional genre of the female nude through a Pop Art lens. Pieces like Roommates from 1994 exemplify Lichtenstein’s masterful fusion of rigid geometry and fluid human forms, underscoring his legacy as a trailblazer in contemporary art.
Untitled (from Leonardo), 1983
Estimate $60,000 – 90,000
The Evening session will feature Jean-Michel Basquiat’s captivating series of five lithographs, Untitled (from Leonardo) from 1983, offering a rare glimpse into Basquiat’s printmaking prowess. These lithographs, sourced from the esteemed collection of former NBA player and contemporary artist Desmond Mason, reflect on the anatomical studies of Leonardo da Vinci, adding depth to Basquiat’s diverse body of work. Additionally, the auction will showcase 10 works by Ed Ruscha across the Evening and Day sessions, including early iconic images like Hollywood from 1968 and Fruit-Metrecal Hollywood from 1971. Notable among them are three unique color trial proofs from the 2013 Mountain Prints Series, presenting Ruscha’s quintessential musings against majestic mountain landscapes, offering a fresh perspective on his celebrated oeuvre.
With offerings from these and many other iconic artists, Phillips’ marquee Editions & Works on Paper auction promises to captivate art enthusiasts and collectors alike, providing a rare opportunity to acquire pieces of artistic significance.
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Estimate $250,000 – 350,000
I WANNA GIVE YOU DEVOTION, 2019
Estimate $12,000 – 18,000
[Untitled] (see M. 1243), 1970
Estimate $30,000 – 40,000
History Kids, from Mountain Prints Series, 2013
Estimate $30,000 – 50,000
Details of Renaissance Paintings (Sandro Botticelli, Birth of Venus, 1482) (F. & S. 317), 1984
Estimate $60,000 – 90,000
