Browsing Tag Martin Luther King Jr.

Swann's upcoming Illustration Art auction presents an extraordinary celebration of visual storytelling, featuring iconic works by beloved masters like Norman Rockwell and Dr.…

A distinguished collection of historical treasures, encompassing liberation movement manuscripts, cultural artifacts, military memorabilia, and entertainment ephemera, illustrates…

The winter-spring auction season at Swann is a masterclass in marathon training, and the 2022 iteration proved no different with 20 auctions held between late January and the…

Fine Autographs Marilyn Monroe is a star of the auction, with two featured autographs, including a pin-up calendar signed and inscribed by her. Elsewhere, stars of science and…

Offerings from the Collection of Civil Rights Attorney Jack Greenberg in our March 24 sale of Printed & Manuscript African Americana Our March 24 Printed and Manuscript…

Jack Greenberg Collection Also featured is a collection from the late Jack Greenberg, the longtime head of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, reflecting his close association with the…

Our March 25, 2021 sale of Printed & Manuscript African Americana brought interest from collectors and institutions alike, as well as buyers both new and familiar from across…

Any piece of oratory by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a part of the nation’s heritage, but the speech offered in our March 25, 2021 sale of Printed & Manuscript African…

Featuring material relating to Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Phillis Wheatley, Katherine Dunham, Kool Lance, and more.

Our Thursday, May 7, 2020 sale of Printed & Manuscript African Americana was held live online and was conducted remotely. “This was a strong auction regardless of the…