Phillips Pivots to Digital with Online Design Auction and Virtual Tour
Due to the impact of COVID-19, Phillips, the third-largest auction house, has revised its spring schedule and is introducing a new digital approach. The upcoming significant event is a design auction set for June 19, which will take place online. This auction showcases 175 lots featuring works from artists such as Claude Lalanne, Jean Dunand, and Gio Ponti. A pre-sale exhibition is available for viewing by appointment at Phillips Berkeley Square or through a virtual tour. Domenico Raimondo, Senior Director at Phillips, mentioned that many clients attended the exhibition while adhering to safety protocols, and virtual tours facilitate remote exploration. Notably, over 40% of online sales during the lockdown were from new clients, prompting Phillips to enhance its digital initiatives and broaden its client base.
Key facts
- Phillips rescheduled spring calendar due to COVID-19.
- Design auction scheduled for June 19, 2020, online.
- Auction features 175 lots by artists including Claude Lalanne, Jean Dunand, Alberto Giacometti, Studio BBPR, Edmund de Waal, Marc Newson, Shiro Kuramata, Pietro Chiesa, Gio Ponti.
- Pre-sale exhibition at Phillips Berkeley Square by appointment or via virtual tour.
- Only auctioneer in room; clients bid via website, app, or Zoom.
- Over 40% of online sales during lockdown from new clients.
- Phillips built new saleroom at Berkeley Square with enhanced digital capabilities.
- Domenico Raimondo is Senior Director, Head of Department for Europe at Phillips.
Entities
Artists
- Claude Lalanne
- Jean Dunand
- Alberto Giacometti
- Edmund de Waal
- Marc Newson
- Shiro Kuramata
- Pietro Chiesa
- Gio Ponti
- Domenico Raimondo
Institutions
- Phillips
- Studio BBPR
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Berkeley Square
- Asia