Phillips to Sell Rare Amedeo Modigliani Sculpture for $35 M. During New York Sales

With the hope of catching Modigliani momentum evident at auctions in Europe over the past couple years, Phillips is bringing a rare sculpture by the Italian-born modernist to the marquee New York sales in November with a hefty price tag.Modigliani’s Tête (1911–12) will hit the block with a $28 million–$35 million estimate. If it sells, the sculpture will be one of the most expensive three-dimensional works ever sold at auction by the artist, who is best known as a painter