Fine Art I Auction house
Rank 14
Phillips
The only credible third global fine-art house for UHNW contemporary/modern—but a distant third on fine-art totals, with 2025 fine-art auction weakness even as private sales surged.
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Why it is here
ARTnews and Artnet consistently treat Phillips as the Big Three with Christie's and Sotheby's. 2025 global sales $927M (+10%) with private sales $202M (+66% YoY) per ARTnews; Artnet fine-art auction ranking kept Phillips #3 at $390.9M in 2025 (down YoY)—include as the clear third desk, not as a duopoly peer.
Who it is for
UHNW and next-gen collectors focused on 20th/21st-century art, design, and watches who want Big-Three process without always needing Christie's/Sotheby's scale.
Sources
- Phillips Records 10% Rise in Global Sales for 2025, Taking $927 M as Private Sales Surge by 66%$927M global; private $202M (+66%); positioned vs Sotheby's/Christie's.
- Which Auction House Led the Pack in 2025?Phillips $390.9M fine-art auctions #3; Priority Bidding; CEO change.
- Which Auction House Led the Pack Last Year?2024 fine-art $455.8M, third place (−23.5%).
