The Facts
On October 13, 2026, Phillips announced it will offer for auction a work described as among the largest examples from the entire series, with an estimate of $28–35 million. The piece has remained in an esteemed private collection for more than five decades and has never before appeared at auction. The pre-sale estimate marks the work as a high-value lot in Phillips' upcoming sales program. The announcement did not specify the auction date, sale location, or the series' artist.
The Signal
For collectors, the first-time auction appearance of a large-scale series example with long private provenance is a notable market event, as such works are rarely offered publicly. The strong estimate suggests Phillips is positioning the lot as a headline consignment, with scarcity and fresh-to-market status likely to shape bidding interest. Once the artist and series are identified, the work's place in the broader market will come into clearer focus.
- Auction Houses: Phillips
- Prices: $28–35 million
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