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All Posts By Nicholas D. Lowry

June 17, 2025

Swann's meticulously curated August poster auction presents an exceptional collection of rare vintage treasures, from powerful WWI and WWII propaganda pieces to stunning Art…

April 23, 2025

Art Deco at 100: Iconic Posters from the William W. Crouse Collection In Paris, on April 29, 1925, the Exposition des Art Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes opened to the public.…

April 17, 2025

In Paris, on April 29, 1925, the Exposition des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes opened to the public. The exhibition was conceived to highlight the new modern style of…

April 1, 2025

On the centennial of the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Swann Galleries presents the William W. Crouse Collection featuring exceptional…

March 25, 2025

Auction Closing April 10 at 12 PM ET This two-part auction continues with a selection that explores the underground of culture: following on the interest and excitement of last…

January 8, 2025

Swann has been called many things over the years: Swann Galleries; Swann Auction Galleries; Swann’s [sic], sometimes New York’s oldest specialty auction house.   But in the fall…

October 7, 2024

For an artist with such a prominent place in the American pantheon of poster designers, very little biographical information exists about the life of Leslie Ragan. He is best…

September 18, 2024

October's travel poster auction is a journey around the world and a trek through the Who's Who of famous travel poster designers.

September 17, 2024

In viewing mid-century modern posters depicting New York City, it is a curious surprise to find a direct graphic line drawn between 1947 and 1956, as four of the most prominent…

September 3, 2024

In honor of the 400th anniversary of the founding of New York City, Swann Galleries is bringing back the New York sale.