Phillips New York Evening Sale Reaches $70M with Banksy and Picasso
On May 17, 2023, Phillips conducted its 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale in New York, showcasing 37 lots after four were withdrawn. The auction garnered $70 million, contributing to a weekly total of $108.3 million. The bidding process was slow, with many items selling close to their lower estimates. The highlight of the evening was Banksy's 'Banksquiat. Boy and Dog in Stop and Search' (2018), which fetched $9,724,500. Pablo Picasso's 'Tête de femme au chignon' (1952) sold for $7,320,000, while Roy Lichtenstein's 'Girl in Mirror' (1964) reached $5,505,000. Additionally, Noah Davis's 'Untitled' (2010) achieved $990,600, and Mark Grotjahn's work exceeded $4.3 million, with Yayoi Kusama's soft sculptures selling for $2.7 million and $3.2 million.
Key facts
- Phillips New York 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale held May 17, 2023.
- Sale achieved $70 million, weekly total $108.3 million.
- Originally 41 lots, reduced to 37 after four withdrawals.
- Bidding was slow, most lots near low estimates.
- Top lot: Banksy's 'Banksquiat. Boy and Dog in Stop and Search' sold for $9,724,500.
- Pablo Picasso's 'Tête de femme au chignon' sold for $7,320,000.
- Roy Lichtenstein's 'Girl in Mirror' sold for $5,505,000, proceeds to Museu Vassouras.
- Noah Davis's 'Untitled' sold for $990,600, second highest for artist.
- Mark Grotjahn sold for over $4.3 million, Wayne Thiebaud over $3 million.
- Ed Ruscha's 'Manual Mobility' sold for $3,448,000, below estimate.
- Rashid Johnson's work neared $1 million, Caroline Walker $469,900, Ewa Juszkiewicz over $600,000.
- Yoshitomo Nara's 'Guitar Girl' sold for $2,480,000.
- Yayoi Kusama's two soft sculptures sold for $2.7 million and $3.2 million.
Entities
Artists
- Banksy
- Pablo Picasso
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Noah Davis
- Mark Grotjahn
- Wayne Thiebaud
- Ed Ruscha
- Rashid Johnson
- Caroline Walker
- Ewa Juszkiewicz
- Yoshitomo Nara
- Yayoi Kusama
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Antonio Mirabelli
Institutions
- Phillips
- Leo Castelli
- Museu Vassouras
- Artribune
- Biennale di Venezia
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil