The Manhattan duplex of the late sculptor Joel Shapiro and his wife, painter Ellen Phelan, has been listed for $4.75 million. Located in a 1907 Lenox Hill building on East 67th Street, the home was purchased in the early 2000s and renovated with beveled glass doors, brass hardware, and a sculptural staircase. The listing is held by Eileen Angelo and Max Collins of Sotheby’s International Realty. The couple also owned a lakeside estate in Westport, New York, called Kenjockety, which is also on the market, reduced from $5.49 million to $4.8 million.
The sale matters because it offers a rare glimpse into the personal living space of two significant American artists—Shapiro, known for his iconic angular sculptures, and Phelan, whose work is held by MoMA and the Whitney Museum. The property’s architectural pedigree and its history as a haven for creative figures, including the Vignellis, add cultural cachet. The listing also reflects the ongoing market for artist estates and the intersection of art, design, and real estate in New York.