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Phillips London March 2026 Auctions: Hammershøi, Warhol, and Minimalist Masterworks

market-auction · 2026-04-26

On March 5, 2026, Phillips will host its Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale, followed by a Day Sale on March 7 at its London location on Berkeley Square, aligning with competing auctions from Sotheby's and Christie's. The evening event will showcase 29 lots, headlined by Vilhelm Hammershøi's 'Interior of Woman Placing Branches in Vase on Table' (1900), with an estimated value of £1.5–2 million, sourced from the John L. Loeb collection. In total, Phillips will present 150 pieces from this collection, collectively valued at approximately $12 million. Notable works include Harald Sohlberg's 'Autumn at Leangbukten, Oslofjord' (1926, £850,000–1.3 million), Donald Judd's 'Untitled' (1987, £380,000–500,000), and Andy Warhol's 'Mao' (1973, £1.4–1.8 million). The Day Sale will feature 141 lots, including artworks by Albert Oehlen and Gerhard Richter.

Key facts

  • Phillips London auctions on March 5 and 7, 2026
  • Evening sale led by Hammershøi's 'Interior of Woman Placing Branches in Vase on Table' (1900), estimate £1.5–2 million
  • 150 works from John L. Loeb collection, aggregate value around $12 million
  • Harald Sohlberg's 'Autumn at Leangbukten, Oslofjord' (1926), estimate £850,000–1.3 million
  • Minimalist Masterworks section: Donald Judd 'Untitled' (1987) £380,000–500,000, Brice Marden three works lot £300,000–500,000
  • Tracey Emin 'An Insane Desire For You' (2019) £600,000–800,000, Rebecca Warren 'Fascia V' (2012) £250,000–350,000
  • Andy Warhol 'Mao' (1973) estimate £1.4–1.8 million, first time at auction
  • Banksy 'Happy Choppers' from Robin Williams collection, estimate £1–1.5 million
  • El Anatsui 'Zebra Square' (2007) estimate £750,000–1 million
  • Day sale on March 7 with 141 lots including Albert Oehlen and Gerhard Richter

Entities

Artists

  • Vilhelm Hammershøi
  • Harald Sohlberg
  • Anna Ancher
  • Bertha Wegmann
  • Donald Judd
  • Brice Marden
  • Tracey Emin
  • Rebecca Warren
  • Andy Warhol
  • Banksy
  • El Anatsui
  • Albert Oehlen
  • Gerhard Richter
  • Robin Williams

Institutions

  • Phillips
  • Sotheby's
  • Christie's
  • Tate Modern

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Berkeley Square
  • Denmark
  • United States
  • New York
  • Belgium

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