Phillips (b. 1937)
Phillips is a British (modern) artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $294. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Phillips sold in 2024 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phillips work is $294.
The median Phillips print sells for $261 across 10 lots.
The median Phillips work on paper sells for $178 across 3 lots.
The median Phillips sculpture sells for $250 across 5 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $261‡ | $4,206‡ | 83.3% | 2025-07-16 |
| Paintings | 4 | $296† | $19,200 | 75% | 2025-02-14 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $178‡ | $395‡ | 60% | 2020-07-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $250† | $864 | — | 2025-11-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Phillips's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $261 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $296, record $19,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $234–$1,080‡ | $371‡ | $1,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $132–$500† | $250† | $864 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $19,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,206‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $864 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $395‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $296† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $178 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Phillips worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phillips work is $294. The median Phillips print sells for $261 across 10 lots. The median Phillips work on paper sells for $178 across 3 lots. The median Phillips sculpture sells for $250 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Phillips print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Phillips print is $261. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Phillips's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Phillips print is $4,206. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Phillips's auction record?
Phillips's auction record is $72,000, set in 2021.
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