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PHILLIPS APPOINT LISA NEWLIN AS NEW YORK HEAD OF PHOTOGRAPHS

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NEW YORK CITY — Phillips, de Pury & Company has announced the appointment of Lisa Newlin as the head of the photographs department in New York. Newlin, a former specialist at Christie’s will begin immediately and will report to Rick Wester, director and worldwide head of photographs at Phillips, based in New York.

As head of department, Newlin will be responsible for the organization and promotion of the New York based photography sales. Her experience in working with consignors and organizing auctions will continue as she works closely with Wester in business getting and building on the strength of Phillips’ position in the field.

Newlin commented, “I am thrilled to be working with Rick. I immediately felt that the match between Phillips’ entrepreneurial philosophy and Rick’s exuberance for the photography market would be a wonderful atmosphere to join.”

Newlin spent six years as a specialist at Christie’s, playing an instrumental role in such sales as photographs from the collection of Sir Elton John. With more than ten years of professional experience, Newlin also worked for several galleries, private dealers and estates including Fraenkel Gallery, Houk Friedman and Pace/MacGill Gallery.

Phillips, de Pury & Company is at 450 West 15 Street.

For information, www.phil lipsdepury.com.