Iconic pieces by renowned artists up for auction

  • Andy Warhol, Marc Chagall, and Banksy artworks to be featured in Phillips London sales
  • Sales will benefit the ars publicata project
  • 40 works in total, including pieces by Rashid Johnson, Ed Ruscha, Mel Bochner, KAWS, and others
  • Anticipated sales prices range from US$1,000 to US$190,000
  • Warhol’s Queen Elizabeth II screenprint expected to fetch between £200,000 and £300,000
  • Chagall’s lithograph The Nymph’s Cave ballparked to sell for £10,000 to £15,000
  • June 2019 sale of Edition Schellmann works drew sales of US$4 million

Andy Warhol’s iconic images of Queen Elizabeth II and Superman, along with works by Marc Chagall and Banksy, will be featured in Phillips London evening and day edition sales on Jan. 17 and 18. The sales will benefit the ars publicata project, an online compendium of contemporary fine art editions. The lineup of 40 works includes pieces by Rashid Johnson, Ed Ruscha, Mel Bochner, KAWS, and others, offering an extraordinary and diverse collection. Anticipated sales prices range from US$1,000 to US$190,000, with Warhol’s Queen Elizabeth II screenprint expected to fetch between £200,000 and £300,000. Chagall’s lithograph The Nymph’s Cave is ballparked to sell for £10,000 to £15,000. In a previous sale in June 2019, Edition Schellmann works drew sales of US$4 million.

Public Companies: Phillips (N/A)
Private Companies: Edition Schellmann
Key People: Andy Warhol (Artist), Marc Chagall (Artist), Banksy (Artist), Jörg Schellmann (Gallerist and Publisher), Rebecca Tooby-Desmond (Specialist, Head of Sale, Editions, and Auctioneer at Phillips), Rashid Johnson (Artist), Ed Ruscha (Artist), Mel Bochner (Artist), KAWS (Artist), Keith Haring (Artist), Anne Schneider-Wilson (Phillips Senior International Specialist)

Factuality Level: 7
Justification: The article provides information about upcoming art sales at Phillips London and the artists whose works will be featured. It mentions the expected sales prices for some of the artworks. The information seems to be based on the announcements made by the auction house. However, the article lacks in-depth analysis or critical evaluation of the artworks or the auction itself. It also includes some unnecessary background information and details that are tangential to the main topic.

Noise Level: 3
Justification: The article is primarily a promotional piece for an upcoming auction, providing information on the artworks and their expected sales prices. It lacks depth, analysis, and critical questioning. The article does not provide any evidence, data, or examples to support its claims. It also does not offer any actionable insights or solutions. Overall, the article contains mostly filler content and does not meet the criteria for a thoughtful analysis or intellectual honesty.

Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: The article does not provide information on events that impact financial markets or companies.

Presence of Extreme Event: No
Nature of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating of the Extreme Event: No
Justification: The article primarily discusses upcoming art sales and does not mention any extreme events or financial impacts.

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