The Facts
On September 30, 2026, Phillips announced that works by Chinese video art pioneer Zhang Peili, Western post-war masters Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall, and contemporary artists Atsushi Kaga and Lauren Quin achieved outstanding results in a recent sale. The auction house said the works ignited competitive bidding. The offering included museum-quality pieces, with Zhang recognized as a pioneer of Chinese video art. The sale brought together blue-chip post-war names and contemporary voices in a single auction.
The Signal
The results signal Phillips's ability to generate demand across categories, from established post-war masters to contemporary artists. For collectors, the competitive bidding on works by Kaga and Quin suggests growing appetite for artists with museum-quality credentials, while Zhang's strong showing reinforces the market's continued interest in Chinese video art. The outcome underscores the value of cross-category sales in attracting a broad range of bidders.
- Artists: Zhang Peili, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Atsushi Kaga, Lauren Quin
- Auction Houses: Phillips
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