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Friday, June 26, 2026 · No. 176

Joel Mesler

All Joel Mesler news curated by The Cultural Signal — real-time press release coverage across the global art world.

1 story across Contemporary, Post-War, New York, and Roy Lichtenstein. Latest: Phillips' America 250 Auction Achieves 100% Sell-Through, Led by Lichtenstein's 'I Love Liberty'.

Phillips' America 250 Auction Achieves 100% Sell-Through, Led by Lichtenstein's 'I Love Liberty'

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.

Auction ResultContemporaryPost-WarNew York