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Internationally renowned auction house specializing in art, design, jewelry, and more.

Last updated November 4, 2026

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Overview

Phillips is an international auction house founded by Harry Phillips in London in 1796. It specializes in contemporary art, design, jewelry, watches, and is one of the world's leading auction houses.

Products and positioning

A high-end auction house competing with Christie's and Sotheby's.

Controversies

  • 2022

    Art-world figures call for a boycott of Phillips

    Art-world figures called for buyers and consignors to take their business elsewhere from Phillips, arguing that a boycott could pressure its Russian owners over the invasion of Ukraine.

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Recent events

  • Reported

    Swiss Institute and Phillips unveil full collection for third edition of TimeForArt benefit watch auction[2]

    New York non-profit Swiss Institute unveiled the complete collection of the third edition of TimeForArt, described as the first benefit watch auction dedicated to supporting contemporary art. The auction returns in partnership with Phillips as part of The New York Watch Auction: XV, to be held at Phillips New York on December 5, 2026, featuring unique timepieces from 26 participating watch brands, with 100% of proceeds including Phillips' Buyer's Premium benefiting Swiss Institute.

  • Reported

    Art-world figures call for a boycott of Phillips[1]

    Art-world figures called for buyers and consignors to take their business elsewhere from Phillips, arguing that a boycott could pressure its Russian owners over the invasion of Ukraine.

  • Unconfirmed

    Phillips partnered with Kano for its London auctions[3]

    Phillips partnered with UK rapper and actor Kano, who selected 11 works for the auction house’s upcoming 20th Century & Contemporary Art auctions in London.

  • Unconfirmed

    Phillips launches Phillips Art Advisory[4]

    Phillips announced the launch of Phillips Art Advisory, a platform offering tailored art-collection advice and services to private collectors.

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    Phillips and NOMAD partner on virtual destination[5]

    Phillips and NOMAD partnered to present a virtual destination for private sales of art and design, featuring selected works, editorial content, digital tours and interviews.

  • Reported

    Phillips and Robin Hood Foundation partner on charity sale[6]

    Phillips partnered with the Robin Hood Foundation to launch an online sale supporting nonprofit organizations helping vulnerable New Yorkers during the coronavirus pandemic. Phillips said it would donate all proceeds and take no commissions.

  • Reported

    Phillips makes QHD 245B1 monitor available[7]

    Phillips announced the QHD 245B1 monitor, which the article says had been available since April 2020.

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