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May 14, 2025

Our June Contemporary Art auction presents a dynamic convergence of artistic voices, from Pop Art icons to today's leading contemporary artists, showcasing both established…

October 31, 2024

The November 26, 2024 auction of Contemporary Art features a wonderfully diverse group - from Pop Art icons to dynamic young artists.

October 8, 2024

African American Art Sets Six Artist Records The Thursday, October 3, 2024, sale of African American Art at Swann brought $3M and saw top prices for artists, with six records…

July 15, 2024

In the 2024 Winter-Spring season, Swann Galleries continued to provide high-quality auctions of unusual and rare material. Several single-owner collections were featured,…

April 11, 2024

Swann Galleries’ April 4, 2024 sale of African American Art brought crowds back to the sale room with a selection of standout modernist works alongside a contemporary…

March 6, 2024

This season's African American Art auction features an array of Harlem Renaissance pieces, post-war figurative art, and contemporary art.

October 24, 2023

Swann Galleries’ October 19 sale of African American Art proved consistent among new contemporary artists and auction house favorites. Regarding the auction, department director…

March 10, 2023

The post-war period is headlined by a significant, six foot 1971 painting by Kenneth Victor Young featuring his quintessential colorful floating orbs, as well as early…

October 3, 2022

Director Nigel Freeman shares his top eight lots to watch in the October 8, 2022 sale. Jacob Lawrence’s Westchester Graduation Ball, 1951 In June 1951, Westchester African…

August 30, 2022

Related Reading Modernist highlights include a wonderful drawing by Jacob Lawrence, a scarce stone carving by Marion Perkins, and a significant welded steel sculpture by Harold…