PRESS RELEASE
PHILLIPS ANNOUNCES HIGHLIGHTS FROM
SEASONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AUCTION
First Auction Offering of Koudelka’s Gypsies Portfolio Alongside the New York Debut of ULTIMATE, and Masterworks from the 19th, 20th, and 21st Centuries
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Diane Arbus A Jewish giant at home with his parents in the Bronx, N.Y., 1970 Estimate: $300,000 – 500,000 |
Cindy Sherman Untitled #470, 2008 Estimate: $200,000 – 300,000 |
NEW YORK – 25 SEPTEMBER 2025 – Phillips is pleased to announce highlights from its forthcoming seasonal Photographs sale, taking place at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM EDT on 9 October at 432 Park Avenue in New York, after Visual Language: The Art of Irving Penn. Featuring more than 200 lots, the sale includes works from the esteemed William L. Schaeffer Collection, Phillips’ New York debut of ULTIMATE, and a dynamic selection of material across photography’s rich history.
Sarah Krueger, Head of Photographs, New York, said, “This season’s sale showcases an exceptional range — from Diane Arbus’ penetrating portraits and Cindy Sherman’s explorations of identity to Peter Beard’s layered complexity and Josef Koudelka’s documentary precision. We’re especially excited to mark the New York debut of ULTIMATE, Phillips’ platform for exclusive, one-of-a-kind works by emerging and established artists.”
Christopher Mahoney, Senior International Specialist, Photographs, added, “The sale spans the full history of photography, featuring early photographs from the collection of William L. Schaeffer alongside work by leading contemporary artists. Together, they underscore photography’s power to capture the breadth of human experience.”
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