The Artists of the WPA

American Art

Mexican Muralists & Their Impact on the WPA

The Whitney Museum of American Art’s recent exhibition, Vida Americana: Mexican Muralists Remake American Art, 1925-…

2024: Year in Review

2024 was an eventful year for Swann that brought about exciting changes, including the reorganization of our Fine Ar…

This Season’s Successes: Winter-Spring 2024 Auctions in Review

In the 2024 Winter-Spring season, Swann Galleries continued to provide high-quality auctions of unusual and rare mat…

Reintroducing Swann’s Fine Art Department

Swann Galleries announced on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the reorganization of their fine art offerings under the leaders…

19th & 20th Century Literature

2023: Year in Review

Swann Galleries continued to offer exceptional auctions of quality material in 2023. The year featured several colle…

Modern & Post-War Art

Auction Highlights: The Artists of the WPA — Timed Sale Closing January 25, 2024

Highlights from the December 14, 2023 auction of Illustration Art.

The Artists of the WPA

Mural Projects of the New Deal

In times of economic hardship, the United States government has stepped in to create jobs for the unemployed through…

The Artists of the WPA

The Artists of the WPA: February 16, 2023 Auction Highlights

Swann Galleries will open the 2023 winter season on February 16 with the Artists of the WPA. The sale marks the hous…

2022: Year in Review

2022 was a historic year for Swann in more ways than one. The house celebrated its 80th year of auctions, bringing w…

Focus On Women

Romana Javitz: Champion of FSA Photographers

Romana Javitz was curator of The New York Public Library’s Picture Collection from 1928 to 1968, where she ass…