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Phillips’ Design Sale Realises £5 Million, Led by François-Xavier Lalanne with a New Auction Record Set for Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli
London, 2 November 2022 Sale Total: £5,155,164 / $5,923,283 / €5,983,599
Domenico Raimondo, Senior Director, Head of Department, Europe, and Senior International Specialist, said, “We are delighted with the result of £5 million achieved today. The prices realised deliver an exceptionally positive message and are a testament to the strength of the market for important works of 20th and 21st century Design. We were pleased to see such a strong result for François-Xavier Lalanne’s Brebis which achieved £378,000 and delighted to see such enthusiasm and depth of bidding for the Hans Coper ceramics which all far exceeded their presale high estimates. The fierce competition shown in the saleroom today demonstrates the demand for Hans Coper’s work and indeed for studio ceramics of that period. Gio Ponti and Paolo De Poli’s Unique low table, which captured the unique relationship between architect and artist, flew above its high estimate and set a world auction record at £163,800. We also saw competitive bidding for Studio B.B.P.R.’s Rare ceiling light which achieved £201,600, proof that the appetite for Italian Design is as strong as ever. As the sale progressed, we felt uplifted by the 329 clients from 31 countries worldwide who took part. They continue to place their trust in us and in doing so strengthen our resolve to deliver extraordinary design and develop this market. We look forward to our Design sale in New York on 7 December.”
Top Ten Lots
New Auction Records
ABOUT PHILLIPS Phillips is a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century art and design. With dedicated expertise in the areas of 20th Century and Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewelry, Phillips offers professional services and advice on all aspects of collecting. Auctions and exhibitions are held at salerooms in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, while clients are further served through representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. Phillips also offers an online auction platform accessible anywhere in the world. In addition to providing selling and buying opportunities through auction, Phillips brokers private sales and offers assistance with appraisals, valuations, and other financial services. Visit www.phillips.com for further information.
*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium; prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer’s premium.
PRESS CONTACTS: LONDON – Katie Carder, Head of Press, Europe kcarder@phillips.com LONDON – Anna Chapman, Press & Strategic Partnerships Officer achapman@phillips.com
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