Editor’s Note
Phillips Auction celebrates its 10th anniversary in Asia this March and April with a special series of exhibitions and sales in Hong Kong, featuring modern and contemporary art, luxury jewelry, and watches.
To coincide with Hong Kong Art Week, Phillips Auction will present a series of auctions and exhibitions from March 13 to April 15 at its Asia headquarters located in the West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong.
Marking its 10th anniversary in Asia this year, Phillips will unveil a curated selection of works spanning modern and contemporary art, design, jewelry, and watches, offering a special experience for global collectors and art enthusiasts.
Dates: March 13 – April 15, Phillips Asia Headquarters
PhillipsX, the platform operated by Phillips’ global private sales team, will host the special exhibition ‘Picasso & The Animal Kingdom’ starting March 13.
This exhibition illuminates Pablo Picasso’s lifelong artistic fascination with the animal world. Through his paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, and prints, it explores his artistic journey of using animals not merely as subjects but as symbols, muses, and metaphors.
The exhibition is also linked to the special exhibition ‘The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Picasso for Asia—A Conversation’ at M+ Museum, offering an even more meaningful opportunity.
Date: March 29, Phillips Auction Asia Headquarters
The ‘New Now: Contemporary Art & Design Auction,’ where works by global masters and emerging artists can be seen together, will be held on March 29.
This auction will feature works by Japan’s Ayako Rokkaku and the UK’s Issy Wood as key highlights.
This auction provides an important opportunity for collectors seeking works by emerging artists to acquire original pieces.
Date: March 28, Phillips Auction Asia Headquarters
The Edition Live Auction, featuring prints and edition works by global masters such as Salvador Dalí, Damien Hirst, KAWS, Banksy, and Yoshitomo Nara, will be held on March 28.
Key Lots:
• Damien Hirst – ‘The Virtues (H9)’ – A work inspired by ‘Bushido,’ the spirit of the Japanese samurai.
• Yoshitomo Nara – ‘Tell Me’ – A work featuring his iconic ‘Nara Girl’ character, which enjoys immense popularity worldwide.
• Salvador Dalí – ‘Profile of Time’ – A work incorporating the ‘melting clock’ motif inspired by his 1931 masterpiece ‘The Persistence of Memory.’
Jewellery Auction – March 27 / Watches Auction – March 19–26
Jewellery Auction (March 27) – Rare Colored Gemstones & Diamonds
The Hong Kong Jewellery Auction, presenting a top-tier jewellery collection, will feature signature pieces and rare colored gemstones from world-renowned high jewellery brands such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Chopard, and JAR.
Watches Online Auction (March 19–26) – Luxury Timepiece Collection
Rare watches from global watchmaker brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Richard Mille, and A. Lange & Söhne will be offered at auction.
Collectors and watch enthusiasts can view the pieces in person at the ‘Perpetual Boutique’ at Phillips’ Feather Building in Central, Hong Kong, from March 19 to 25.
• Picasso & The Animal Kingdom (Special Exhibition): March 13 – April 15
• New Now: Contemporary Art & Design Auction: March 29
• Edition Live Auction: March 28
• Hong Kong Jewellery Auction: March 27
• Watches Online Auction: March 19 – 26
Through this Hong Kong Art Week, Phillips Auction plans to explore not only works by global masters but also the potential of emerging artists, strengthening engagement with Asian collectors.
This event, offering a special opportunity to view and acquire a wide range of works from modern and contemporary art to high jewellery and luxury watches in one place, is drawing the attention of global collectors.
