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Clarice Pecori Giraldi Appointed Phillips Regional Director for Italy

market-auction · 2026-05-05

Phillips has appointed Clarice Pecori Giraldi as Regional Director for Italy, based in Milan. She previously spent seven years as Managing Director for Christie's in Italy, primarily in Milan, and later oversaw Private Sales for Christie's in Europe from London. Her career began at Sotheby's Italia as a Junior Specialist, eventually becoming Head of Department for Italy. She also worked in corporate communications for luxury brands Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada. In Milan, Pecori Giraldi will collaborate with Carolina Lanfranchi, Senior International Specialist, and Francesco Bonami, Curator and Senior Advisor. She also serves as Vice President of Triennale di Milano and President of the Advisory Board of Fondo Ambiente Italiano. CEO Edward Dolman stated that Italy is a strategic market for Phillips, which has recently opened a location in Hong Kong and appointed regional advisors in Rio de Janeiro, Los Angeles, Seattle, Mexico City, Cologne, Tokyo, Seoul, and Taipei.

Key facts

  • Clarice Pecori Giraldi appointed Phillips Regional Director for Italy, based in Milan.
  • She spent seven years as Managing Director for Christie's in Italy.
  • She was responsible for Private Sales for Christie's in Europe from London.
  • She began her career at Sotheby's Italia as Junior Specialist, later Head of Department for Italy.
  • She worked in corporate communications for Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada.
  • She will work with Carolina Lanfranchi and Francesco Bonami in Milan.
  • She is Vice President of Triennale di Milano and President of Advisory Board of Fondo Ambiente Italiano.
  • Phillips has recently opened in Hong Kong and appointed advisors in multiple global cities.

Entities

Artists

  • Francesco Bonami

Institutions

  • Phillips
  • Christie's
  • Sotheby's
  • Triennale di Milano
  • Fondo Ambiente Italiano
  • Salvatore Ferragamo
  • Prada

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • London
  • Hong Kong
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Los Angeles
  • Seattle
  • Mexico City
  • Cologne
  • Tokyo
  • Seoul
  • Taipei

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