Auction Recap 2024

Phillips New York Editions and Works
April 18, 2024
Auction Recap 2024

Indeed, it was Warhol who led the way with the result of Moonwalk 404 reaching a stratospheric $463,500 USD  eclipsing its estimate of $120,000 - $180,000 USD. The work, one of the last prints produced by the artist and first to be released after his death. Blends Warhol’s uncanny ability to blend bright, pop art colours with a historic image - that of X on the moon.


Warhol led the charge at Philip’s Editions & Works with all of his editioned prints surpassing their pre-sale estimates - indeed many lots far exceed their estimates. Notable highlights included:

 

Moonwalk (F. & S. 405)

 

Andy Warhol Moonwalk F&S II.405 print for sale

 

$120,000 - $180,000 USD

$463,500 USD


Details of Renaissance Paintings (Sandro Botticelli, Birth of Venus, 1482) (F. & S. 317)

 
Buy Andy Warhol Sandro Botticelli F&S II.317
 
$60,000 - $90,000 USD
$139,700 USD
 
 
Warhol Sitting Bull print for sale
 
$50,000 - $70,000 USD
$114,300
 
 
Warhol Cow On Pastel Blue Background for sale
 
$12,000 - $18,000 USD
$30,480 USD

Following the wider trend spotted by Andipa Editions more than a year ago and shared with our collectors, American pop art continues to show its timeless appeal and relevance with lots from Roy Lichtenstein performing very well. Lichtenstein’s signature bend-day dots nad comic book style sating the appetite of bidders with highlights including:


I Love Liberty
 
I Love Liberty (C. 192)
 
$30,000 - $40,000 USD
$82,550 USD
 
Seascapes (Various)
 
Seascape, from Landscapes Series (G. 1252, C. 210)
 
$60,000  - $80,000 USD
$114,300 USD
 
Roommates front he Nude Series
 
Roommates, from Nudes Series (C. 282)
  
$250,000  - $350,000 USD
$317,500 USD

The results from the auction show a market that is building consistency and showing signs of an uptick in results following inconsistencies in 2023. Echoing our own experiences, American Pop continues to dominate interest from collectors new and old across the world. Concerns have been raised by collectors unhappy with the condition of works at many auction houses who are choosing to engage with galleries providing works in excellent condition.

 

Explore Roy Lichtenstein prints for sale or contact our team to buy Andy Warhol prints


For more information on any of the works featured, contact sales@andipa.com or call 44 (0)20 7589 2371. 

 

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Alex Yellop