Phillips Hires Christie’s Veteran Annie Wallington as Head of Modern Art in London
Effective July 2026, Phillips has announced Annie Wallington as the Senior Specialist and Head of Modern Art for its London operations. Wallington brings nearly 20 years of experience from Christie’s, where she held senior roles in the Impressionist & Modern and 20th/21st Century Art departments, contributing to notable collections like The Ernst Beyeler Collection. This appointment is designed to enhance Phillips’ European Modern Art division and broaden its network of expertise, responding to rising demand from contemporary collectors. India Phillips, the Managing Director of Modern & Contemporary Art in Europe, emphasized the growing significance of Modern Art in the market.
Key facts
- Annie Wallington appointed Senior Specialist and Head of Modern Art at Phillips in London.
- She will join Phillips in July 2026.
- Wallington spent nearly 20 years at Christie’s, most recently as Senior Specialist and Director.
- She worked on collections including The Ernst Beyeler Collection and The Edward James Foundation.
- The appointment aims to expand Phillips’ Modern Art offering amid growing collector demand.
- India Phillips, Managing Director, Modern & Contemporary Art, Europe, commented on the momentum.
- Wallington will work with India Phillips in London and Thibault Stockman in Paris.
- Phillips recently sold The Collection of Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr.
Entities
Artists
- Annie Wallington
- India Phillips
- Thibault Stockman
Institutions
- Phillips
- Christie's
- The Ernst Beyeler Collection
- The Edward James Foundation
- The Leslie Waddington Collection
- The Arnold & Joan Saltzman Collection
- Collection of Norman & Grete Granz
- The Collection of Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr.
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France