One of the aspects that I love most about working at an auction house is the daily chance of unexpected objects or a…
A question I am frequently asked by non-collectors or people new to collecting is, “How do you estimate the va…
As a specialized auction house, Swann has the unique ability to connect collectors with their specific interests. Th…
There are several notable reasons why people collect tennis posters. First and foremost, collectors of these pieces…
Though utilizing a variety of artistic practices and genres, from portraiture, self, and of others to photojournalis…
Collecting Olympic posters was straightforward up until the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Prior to those games, the Internati…
Nineteeth Century America When thinking of autographs, the first thing to come to mind is famous signatures—John Han…
Middle Ages Through the Seventeenth Century When thinking of autographs, the first thing to come to mind is famous s…
We asked Swann maps specialist Caleb Kiffer a few questions about what to consider when purchasing an antique map. H…
Nicholas D. Lowry breaks down the best selection of aviation and airline designs to collect for the plane spotter in…
Swann Autographs specialist Marco Tomaschett shares the ins and outs of starting your own rare autograph collection …
In our 80 years as a company, Swann has always been an auction house dedicated to niche markets with specialists who…
