The Facts
Phillips announced a live sale of photographs on October 8 featuring masterworks by Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe, Cindy Sherman, and Sally Mann, among others. Private collections figure prominently, with ULTIMATE presenting 14 unique Polaroids by Ellen von Unwerth. An online auction titled "Exposure: Photographs" will be open for bidding from October 2 to 13.
The Signal
The dual-format sale reflects Phillips' strategy to cater to both high-end collectors seeking iconic prints and a broader audience through accessible online bidding. The inclusion of Polaroids by von Unwerth underscores a growing market for unique, process-driven works, while the concentration on blue-chip names signals sustained demand for postwar and contemporary photography. For collectors, the offerings present an opportunity to acquire rare pieces from distinguished private collections.
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- Artists: Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe, Cindy Sherman, Sally Mann, Ellen von Unwerth
- Auction Houses: Phillips
- Locations: New York
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