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4 stories across Contemporary, Damien Hirst, New York, and Post-War. Latest: Phillips' America 250 Auction Achieves 100% Sell-Through, Led by Lichtenstein's 'I Love Liberty'.
On June 25, 2026, Phillips announced that its America 250 auction, a dedicated chapter celebrating the country's 250th anniversary, achieved a 100% sell-through rate by lot. The sale was led by Roy Lichtenstein's 'I Love Liberty,' which attracted competitive bidding.
On June 8, 2026, Phillips reported that its evening sale and online auction delivered strong results. The auctions established new records for Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst, among others.
Tate Britain will stage the first exhibition to explore the art, photography and fashion of the 1990s from October 8, 2026 to February 14, 2027.
On June 4, 2026, Phillips announced a sale on June 24 featuring AMERICA 250, a selection of works commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary.
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