Phillips' Photographs Sale Achieves $5 Million

Phillips concluded its Photographs Sale on April 11, 2026, achieving a total of $5 million. The auction, a key event in the photography market, took place at Phillips and presented a curated selection of photographic prints.

The sale highlighted works from a diverse group of artists, including Tina Modotti, Sebastião Salgado, Wolfgang Tillmans, Diane Arbus, Robert Mapplethorpe, Catherine Opie, Cindy Sherman, William Eggleston, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Irving Penn, and Nino Migliori. These photographers represent pivotal moments and movements across modern and contemporary art.

This result underscores the consistent demand for fine art photography among collectors and institutions. The comprehensive offering by Phillips continues to reinforce the medium's standing in the global art market.