As part of Whitechapel Gallery’s 125 anniversary celebrations, the Gallery is partnering with Phillips on a major online auction in support of its future programme.
Each of the artists included has had a significant exhibition at Whitechapel Gallery, reflecting the institution’s longstanding commitment to presenting ambitious work at pivotal moments in artists’ careers. The proceeds from the auction will support the Gallery’s exhibitions, commissions, participation initiatives and public programmes.
The auction will run online from 3 March, 12pm GMT to 17 March, 2pm GMT 2026 via Phillips.
A selection of works will be on public view at Phillips, 30 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BD from 26 February – 7 March 2026 and 10 – 17 March 2026.
The auction can be viewed and bids placed online via Phillips.
Watercolour Portrait
12 x 7 inches
The Commission will entail a live sitting with the artist.
Beryl Cook 1926-2008
The Staircase
signed, titled and numbered ‘AP 24/60 “Staircase” Beryl Cook’ lower edge
silkscreen on paper
image 58 x 39 cm (22 7/8 x 15 3/8 in.)
sheet 71.8 x 53.4 cm (28 1/4 x 21 in.)
Executed in 1998, in the United States, this work is artist’s proof 25 from an edition of 300 plus 60 artist’s proofs
Courtesy of ourberylcook.com
Nicole Eisenman b. 1965
Three Heads
signed, numbered and dated ‘5/20 N. Eisenman ’23’ lower edge
intaglio etching with chine collé
print 35.3 x 24.8 cm (13 7/8 x 9 3/4 in.)
sheet 56.4 x 44.3 cm (22 1/4 x 17 1/2 in.)
Executed in 2023, in the United States, this work is number 5 from an edition of 20.
Courtesy of Nicole Eisenman and Jungle Press
Elmgreen & Dragset
The Journey, Fig. 2
patinated bronze
148 x 45 x 20 cm (58 1/4 x 17 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.)
Executed in 2022, in Germany, this work is number 3 from an edition of 3 plus 1 artist’s proof. This work will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued after the sale.
Courtesy of the artists
Barry Flanagan 1941-2009
Solo
incised with the artist’s initial ‘f’ rear left and incised numbered ‘AC 1/4’ underside
bronze
14.8 x 14 x 9 cm (5 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Executed in 2001, in the United Kingdom, this work is artist’s cast 1 from an edition of 8 plus 4 artist’s casts.
Courtesy of The Estate of Barry Flanagan
Lucian Freud 1922-2011
Bella (second version)
numbered ‘9/25’ lower left; signed with the artist’s initials ‘L.F’ lower right
etching on wove paper
image 14.5 x 13.5 cm (5 3/4 x 5 3/8 in.)
sheet 27.5 x 22 cm (10 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.)
Executed in 1982, this work is number 9 from an edition of 25 plus 10 artist’s proofs, published by James Kirkman and Anthony d’Offay, London, to accompany Lawrence Gowing’s book Lucian Freud.
Courtesy of Catherine Lampert
Antony Gormley b. 1950
Together III
signed with the artist’s initials, titled, inscribed and dated ‘Together III 2023 for the Whitechapel xx AMDG 10.10.25’ on the reverse
walnut ink on paper
38.3 x 27.8 cm (15 1/8 x 10 7/8 in.)
Executed in 2023, in the United Kingdom.
Donated by the Artist
Joy Gregory b. 1959
The Honeymoon
signed, titled and dated ‘The Honeymoon The Honeymoon Project Joy Gregory 1991’ on the reverse
kallitype on paper41.2 x 30.3 cm (16 1/4 x 11 7/8 in.)
Executed in 1991, in the United Kingdom, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Courtesy of the artist
Philip Guston 1913-1980
A Suite of Ten Lithographs: No. 1
signed, numbered and dated ’12/25 Philip Guston ’66’ lower edge
lithograph on paper
56.9 x 76.1 cm (22 3/8 x 29 7/8 in.)
Executed in 1966, in the United States, this work is number 12 from an edition of 25 plus 1 artist’s proof, 1 trial proof and 1 printer’s proof.
Courtesy of the Guston Foundation
Barbara Hepworth 1903-1975
Interlocking Forms
signed, titled and dated ‘Barbara Hepworth “Interlocking forms” 1957’ on the reverse
oil on board
47.7 x 32.4 cm (18 3/4 x 12 3/4 in.)
Executed in 1957, in the United Kingdom.
Hepworth Estate
Susanna Heron b. 1949
Charcoal Drawing (for Still Point) 03
signed and titled ‘Susanna Heron – drawing for Still Point’ on the reverse
charcoal on paper
56 x 76 cm (22 x 29 7/8 in.)
Executed in 2004, in the United Kingdom.
Courtesy of the Artist
Howard Hodgkin 1932-2017
Road to Rio
signed with the artist’s initials and dated ‘H.H 2016’ lower right; numbered ‘AP 22/35’ lower left
22 colour screenprint on paper
76 x 59.5 cm (29 7/8 x 23 3/8 in.)
Executed in 2016, this work is artist’s proof number 22 from an edition of 35.
Courtesy of the Howard Hodgkin Estate
Alfredo Jaar b. 1956
I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On
neon
75 x 75 cm (29 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.)
Executed in 2026, this work is unique.
Courtesy of the artist, Lisbon
Gavin Jantjes b. 1948
Untitled, No.9, from the Exogenic Series Aqua
signed, partially titled and dated ‘Jantjes 2017 Exogenic 9’ on the reverse
acrylic on canvas
199.9 x 145 cm (78 3/4 x 57 1/8 in.)
Painted in 2017, in Norway.
Courtesy of the Artist
Leon Kossoff 1926-2014
Arnold Circus
charcoal and pastel on paper
65.3 x 50 cm (25 3/4 x 19 5/8 in.)
Executed in 2008-2010, in the United Kingdom.
Courtesy of Leon Kossoff Estate
Untitled, 2006
Black paint and pigment on wood
43 x 31.5 x 8.5 cm
Robert Motherwell 1915-1991
America – La France Variations IX
signed and numbered ‘Robert Motherwell ap II/XVIII’ lower right
lithograph and paper collage on paper
73 x 55.2 cm (28 3/4 x 21 3/4 in.)
Executed in 1984, in the United States, this work is artist’s proof 2 from an edition of 18.
Courtesy of Dedalus Foundation, New York
Through Black Emerge Purified
signed and numbered ‘Robert Motherwell 90/98’ lower right
lithograph on paper
38.1 x 95.9 cm (15 x 37 3/4 in.)
Executed in 1983, in the United States, this work is number 90 from an edition of 98.
Courtesy of Dedalus Foundation, New York
Jacqueline Poncelet b. 1947
Straight (08)
signed and dated ‘Jacqueline Poncelet 2009’ on the reverse
watercolour on paper
56.5 x 77 cm (22 1/4 x 30 3/8 in.)
Executed in 2009, in the United Kingdom.
Courtesy of the artist
Bridget Riley b. 1931
Large Fragment 2
signed, numbered and dated ‘Large Fragment 2. 1/50 Bridget Riley ’09’ lower edge
screenprint on paper
151.1 x 106.7 cm (59 1/2 x 42 in.)
Executed in 2009, in the United Kingdom, this work is number 1 from an edition of 50.
Donated by the artist in 2009 as part of The Whitechapel Gift
Ugo Rondinone b. 1964
small black white blue mountain
signed, titled and dated ‘Small black white blue mountain Ugo Rondinone 2025’ on the underside
painted stone and stainless steel on artist’s base
base 1.8 x 17.7 x 17.7 cm (0 3/4 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
sculpture 33 x 10 x 11 cm (12 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 4 3/8 in.)
overall 34.8 x 17.7 x 17.7 cm (13 3/4 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
Executed in 2025, in the United States.
Courtesy of the artist
Wilhelm Sasnal b. 1972
Untitled
signed and dated ‘Wilhelm Sasnal 2024’ on the overlap
oil on cotton canvas
50 x 39.9 cm (19 5/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
Painted in 2024, in Poland.
Donated by the Artist
Zineb Sedira
Fanon and Latin America
chromogenic print, mounted
84 x 57.9 cm (33 1/8 x 22 3/4 in.)
Executed in 2019, in France.
Courtesy of the Artist
Cindy Sherman b. 1954
Untitled #601
signed, numbered and dated in ink ‘Cindy Sherman 2019 4/10’ on a label affixed to the reverse of the mount
chromogenic print, mounted, in artist’s frameartist’s frame 101.4 x 68.7 cm (39 7/8 x 27 in.)
Executed in 2019, in the United States, this work is number 4 from an edition of 10 plus 2 artist’s proofs.
Courtesy of Cindy Sherman
Kiki Smith b. 1954
Open
signed and dated ‘Kiki Smith 2019’ lower right
monoprint, ink, watercolour and pencil on paper
29.4 x 20.1 cm (11 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
Executed in 2019, in the United States.
Courtesy of the artist
Kiki Smith b. 1954
Spring Bird
signed and dated ‘Kiki Smith 2019’ lower right
monoprint, ink, watercolor and pencil on paper29.6 x 20.7 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/8 in.)
Executed in 2019, in the United States.
Courtesy of the artist
Emma Talbot b. 1969
Unbroken Bond
acrylic on silk
209.6 x 149.7 cm (82 1/2 x 58 7/8 in.)
Painted in 2023, in the United Kingdom.
Courtesy of Emma Talbot Studio
For enquiries relating to the auction, please contact: Katrina Schwarz ,Curator: Special Projects T: +44 (0)20 7539 3305 E: katrinaschwarz@whitechapelgallery.org
