Phillips Modern & Contemporary Art: Morning Session Auction Could Realize $12.38m

3 min read · 02 Nov 2026

Composition by Joan Mitchell estimated at $1m (low) to $1.5m (high). Image courtesy of Phillips

Lemons & Oranges by David Hockney estimated at $600,000 (low) to $800,000 (high). Image courtesy of Phillips

Iceland by Helen Frankenthaler estimated at $600,000 (low) to $800,000 (high). Image courtesy of Phillips

Five Running by Magdalena Abakanowicz estimated at $400,000 (low) to $600,000 (high). Image courtesy of Phillips

Untitled by Francis Picabia estimated at $400,000 (low) to $600,000 (high). Image courtesy of Phillips

Composition by Joan Mitchell estimated at $1m (low) to $1.5m (high). Image courtesy of Phillips

Joan Mitchell Composition (1965) is the highest-value lot announced by Phillips in its 'Modern & Contemporary Art: Morning Session' auction in New York on November 19.

Pre-sale low estimates total $12.38m.

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117 works are for sale.
Estimates total: $12.38m (low) and $18.18m (high), excluding premiums.
0 lots have undisclosed estimates.

The highest-value lot announced is: Joan Mitchell, Composition (1965), which is estimated to sell for between $1m and $1.5m. It has been traded 4 times in the past.

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