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August 1, 2019|Kelsie Jankowski|Autographs

Herman Melville: A Bicentennial Celebration

We celebrate the author, now recognized as one of the cornerstones of American literature, on what would have been his 200th birthday.

July 24, 2019 | Vintage Posters

Sergio Trujillo Magnenat: A Pioneer in Colombian Graphic Design

Featured in our August 7 sale of Vintage Posters is a rare selection of four advertisements for the first Bolivarian Games by Sergio Trujillo Magnenat. The images are characterized by…

July 22, 2019 | Swann

Swann in Profile: Lauren Goldberg

With the newly opened Poster House museum as a backdrop, we spoke with Specialist Lauren Goldberg in our Vintage Posters Department about, well, what else—posters! You’ve been at…

July 17, 2019 | Pride

Telling Queer Stories: The Challenges of Unearthing a History

What are the inherent challenges in telling a history that is still being unearthed, and what can media and material objects add to that story? Against the backdrop of the…

July 1, 2019 | Swann

2019 Spring Season in Review

A season of firsts. The 2019 spring auction season at Swann Galleries delivered an impressive range of sales, rife with auction premiers and record prices. We started our season off…

June 27, 2019 | Pride

Records & Results: The Pride Sale

Historic Pride Sale at Swann Brings Market Premiers and Auction Records The Pride Sale on Thursday, June 20 offered a curated selection of LGBTQ+ art, photography, literature, autographs…

June 25, 2019 | American Art

Records & Results: American Art

Modernists Lead American Art at Swann We continued the spring 2019 season with a sale of American Art on June 13, which boasted three artist records. American Modernists…

June 20, 2019 | Maps & Atlases

Records & Results: Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books

Lewis Evans Reached $125k in Maps & Atlases Caleb Kiffer: “There was strong bidding across the board and it’s hard not to be pleased with the general outcome…

June 12, 2019 | Pride

Notes from the Catalogue: Candy Darling

“Every woman who wants to be beautiful should be beautiful” Among the many items up for auction in our June 20 Pride Sale, is an archive of personal effects of Candy Darling an enduring trans icon, American actress…

June 12, 2019 | Illustration art

Records & Results: Illustration Art

Theater Portraits & Set Designs Lead Illustration Art Miriam Troop makes a stellar auction debut at $40k Our Illustration Art sale on June 4 saw a bustling auction room with…

June 7, 2019 | American Art

America the Beautiful: City & Landscape Scenes of America’s Terrain

Our June 13 sale of American Art features an impressive selection of city, landscape and coastal scenes. The offering puts on display how the breadth and diversity of America’s terrain,…

June 5, 2019 | Vintage Posters

Records & Results: Graphic Design

Charles Loupot Reaches New Heights in Swann Graphic Design Auction debuts for Tadanori Yokoo Our auction of Graphic Design on May 23 offered a selection of vintage posters by…

June 3, 2019 | Contemporary Art

Records & Results: Contemporary Art

Print Record for Franz Kline in Swann Contemporary Our May 16 sale of Contemporary Art brought a record price for a Franz Kline print and saw an 81% sell-through…

May 29, 2019 | Pride

An Introduction to the Catalogue by Eric Marcus

The Pride Sale An Exploration & Celebration of the Art, Influence & History of the LGBTQ+ Community A few weeks ago we invited Eric Marcus, the founder and host of…

May 23, 2019 | Illustration art

Al Hirschfeld Theater Portraits

“The importance and legacy of Al Hirschfeld’s theater portraits lie in that Hirschfeld gave us nearly a century’s eyewitness record of a very elusive art form,” notes specialist, Christine von…

May 23, 2019 | Maps & Atlases

Notes from the Catalogue: Lewis Evans

Lewis Evans’ General Map of the Middle British Colonies in America was one of the most significant and influential maps published in Colonial America. On it, Evans described the land beyond the…

May 21, 2019 | 19th & 20th Century Literature

Records & Results: 19th & 20th Century Literature

Rare Bond Titles Lead Literature at Swann John Larson: “The enduring appeal of inscribed first editions, particularly those with significant associations, was on full display and resulted in a number of high prices, including…

May 14, 2019 | Vintage Posters

Dramatized Sales Methods: How to close a sale in 1930

The art of salesmanship has long been dissected in search of methods to effectively and efficiently hook customers and close a deal. Our upcoming Graphic Design auction on May 23…

May 9, 2019 | Old Master Through Modern Prints

Records & Results: Old Master Through Modern Prints

Zapata Sets Print Record for Diego Rivera at $45k With seven records and a standout selection of Latin American art, our sale of Old Master Through Modern Prints on Thursday, May 2 offered works by the greatest…

May 6, 2019 | African-American Fine Art

Swann in Profile: Atina Sutton

Following up on our recent sale of African-American Fine Art, we sat down with Atina Sutton to discuss all things Swann, art and what’s current. You’ve been at…

April 26, 2019 | 19th & 20th Century Literature

Ian Fleming First Editions: Books, Rare Books

On May 14 we are bringing a selection of 13 Ian Fleming first editions to auction. Fleming, a former intelligence officer and journalist, debuted the stylish James Bond in 1953…

April 24, 2019 | Old Master Through Modern Prints

Notes from the Catalogue: Latin American Art

Our largest offering of Latin American prints and originals to date comes across the block in our Old Master Through Modern Prints sale May 2. Compiled into a separate catalogue,…

April 23, 2019 | Photographs & Photobooks

Records & Results: Photographs & Photobooks

Martín Chambi & Images of South America Lead Classic & Contemporary Photographs at Swann Our sale of Classic & Contemporary Photographs on Thursday, April 18 saw active bidding across all categories with early-twentieth-century photography, Humanist portraits and sublime images of nature…

April 19, 2019 | Printed & Manuscript Americana

Records & Results: Printed & Manuscript Americana

Mexican Imprints Bring Significant Interest in Swann Americana Sale Our Printed & Manuscript Americana sale on Thursday, April 16 was the house’s third straight sale is the category to finish over $1,000,000, bringing several significant records.…

April 11, 2019 | Printed & Manuscript Americana

Manuscript Diaries Tell Tales of a Growing America

A West Point graduate blazes a trail from San Antonio to El Paso. A guard in one of the country’s most notorious prisons notes the silence of the inmates. A…

April 9, 2019 | African-American Fine Art

Records & Results: African-American Fine Art

Artist Records for Amos, Leigh, Lovelace O’Neal, Pindell & More We saw strong results for African-American Fine Art on Thursday, April 4. Nigel Freeman, the house’s director of African-American Fine Art, noted, “I was happy to see…

April 2, 2019 | Printed & Manuscript African Americana

Records & Results: Printed & Manuscript African Americana

A Record for The Negro Travelers’ Green Book Among Printed & Manuscript African Americana at Swann Our Printed & Manuscript African Americana on Thursday, March 28 saw a sell-through rate of 90%, a record for the category. Enthusiastic bidding was seen across all…

March 28, 2019 | Autographs

Records & Results: Autographs

Auction Record for Mohawk Chief & Loyalist Joseph Brant at Swann Our Autographs sale on March 21 saw significant interest in Americana, scientists and popular figures. Of the sale Marco Tomaschett, the house’s autographs Specialist, noted: “Highest…

March 26, 2019 | African-American Fine Art

Notes from the Catalogue: Howardena Pindell

Howardena Pindell is among the contemporary artists included in our April 4 sale of African-American Fine Art. Her work explores texture, color and structures often incorporating punched circles and grids,…

March 22, 2019 | African-American Fine Art

Market Debuts: Artists to Watch in our April 4 Auction

Our April 4 sale of African-American Fine Art features four market newcomers, artists whose work has never before appeared at auction. Their work comes in a variety of mediums and…

March 12, 2019 | Autographs

Diana, Princess of Wales

Our sale of Autographs on March 21 features an extraordinary run of material by Diana, Princess of Wales. The assortment includes a number of autograph letters signed to her friend,…

March 11, 2019 | Books

Records & Results: Early Printed, Medical, Scientific & Travel Books

Illuminated Manuscripts Lead Early Printed Books at Swann Coinciding with Rare Book Week in New York City, our spring offering of Early Printed, Medical, Scientific & Travel Books…

March 8, 2019 | 19th & 20th Century Prints & Drawings

Records & Results: 19th & 20th Century Prints & Drawings

Ismar Littmann Family Collection Shines in Swann Galleries’ Prints & Drawings Sale Our sale of 19th & 20th Century Prints & Drawings on March 5 earned $2.7M, with property from the Ismar Littmann Family Collection of German Expressionism &…

February 27, 2019 | Photographs & Photobooks

Records & Results: Photographs & Photobooks

A Record for Malick Sidibé in Swann Photo SaleVernacular albums of nineteenth-century India bring $30k Our sale of Photographs: Art & Visual Culture on February 21, a curated sale celebrating photographs as physical objects, saw success across the board with contemporary, twentieth-century and…

February 26, 2019 | Books

Swann Galleries’ Guide to Rare Book Week 2019 in NYC

Rare Book Week kicks off March 5 in NYC. We gathered a selection of our favorite events happening throughout the week, as well as several not-to-be-missed exhibitions. See you there!…

February 13, 2019 | Vintage Posters

Records & Results: Vintage Posters

Alphonse Mucha & Art Nouveau Lead Vintage Posters at Swann Our February 7 sale of Vintage Posters saw numerous firsts and records. Nicholas D. Lowry, Swann President, noted: “Lively bidding for ski posters and Art Nouveau images set…

February 8, 2019 | Art Press & Illustrated Books

Records & Results: Fine Illustrated Books & Graphics

Georges Rouault’s Livres d’Artiste Lead Swann Galleries’ Fine Illustrated Books & Graphics We opened out 2019 season with Fine Illustrated Books & Graphics which boasted numerous auction records and several new buyers. …

January 31, 2019 | Vintage Posters

The Posters on Your Shelf: Scarce Books & Portfolios

At the end of the nineteenth century, the craze of poster collecting was at an all-time high. As a result, publishers formed subscription services in limited runs so that the…

January 17, 2019 | Art Press & Illustrated Books

Cheloniidae: Sea Turtles

The Richard Lee Callaway Collection of Alan James Robinson & the Cheloniidae Press The collection of the late Richard Lee Callaway forms the cornerstone of the fine printing and…

December 21, 2018 | Swann

2018: Year in Review

A year of records, debuts and rediscovered works. As we reflect on 2018, we look back at an excellent year of auctions. In April we held our highest-grossing African-American Fine Art…

December 17, 2018 | Maps & Atlases

Records & Results: Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books

Runaway Currier & Ives Print with Special Ties to Thomas W. Streeter Sets Record at Swann We closed out our fall season with a marathon sale of Maps &…

December 10, 2018 | Illustration art

Records & Results: Illustration Art

Illustration Art Sale at Swann Sets Six Records Al Hirschfeld’s Marx Brothers Tops Auction at $26k Our auction of Illustration Art on December 6 saw a bustling auction room…

December 5, 2018 | Maps & Atlases

Across the Continent: a Currier & Ives print with ties to Thomas W. Streeter

Among the many unique and impressive rarities in our December 13 Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books sale is Across the Continent, 1868, by Currier & Ives. Significant for…

November 27, 2018 | Illustration art

Rockwell Kent & The League of American Writers

“To All Fascists:” One of the most remarkable pieces in our December 6 Illustration Art auction is a calligraphed broadside with a statement signed by members of The League of…

November 15, 2018 | 19th & 20th Century Literature

Records & Results: 19th & 20th Century Literature

Signed & Inscribed Oscar Wilde Play Leads Literature Auction SciFi Works Continue to Prove to be Popular in Swann Literature Sales Book collectors from far and wide partook in…

November 12, 2018 | Autographs

Records & Results: Autographs

Letters from a Young Kurt Vonnegut Top Autographs Auction Collectors Drawn to Autographs of Innovators Our auction of Autographs on Thursday, November 8 saw major interest in notable authors…

November 5, 2018 | Old Master Through Modern Prints

Records & Results: Old Master Through Modern Prints

Picasso Tops Old Master Through Modern Prints Auction at Swann Scarce Rembrandt Etching Draws Major Interest Our sale of Old Master Through Modern Prints opened with lively bidding in…

November 5, 2018 | 19th & 20th Century Literature

“The Transcendental Club”

“The Transcendental Club,” as it would come to be known, was founded in Massachusetts, in September of 1836, by prominent New England intellectuals. Ralph Waldo Emerson, the primary practitioner of the…

November 2, 2018 | Contemporary Art

Louise Bourgeois: An Artist’s Portfolio

He Disappeared Into Complete Silence A highlight in our November 15 Contemporary Art sale is one of 19 known complete copies of Louise Bourgeois’ He Disappeared Into Complete Silence, 1947.…

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