PHILLIPS’ NEW NOW: MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART SALE ACHIEVES £3 MILLION

Damien Hirst’s Adenosine Monophosphate, 2012 and Bernar Venet’s 10 Acute Unequal Angles, 2018

Louise Simpson, Specialist, Associate Director, Head of New Now, London, said “We are delighted to report that our New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art auction delivered a strong result, realising a total of £3 million. True to the spirit of New Now, the top ten lots showcase a dynamic mix of blue-chip names and bold new voices, led by Damien Hirst's Adenosine Monophosphate. Standout results came from established women artists, including Etel Adnan, Miriam Cahn and Niki de Saint Phalle, whose works soared past their presale estimates. We were also thrilled to see Christo represented in the top ten, reinforcing the momentum from our REVEALED: Important Works by Christo and Jeanne-Claude section in the June Modern & Contemporary Art: Evening & Day Sale. The auction also marked the debut of Luke Silva, whose Coimbra Fire sold for £33,540, more than five times its low estimate.”