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December 10, 2018|Kelsie Jankowski|Illustration art

Records & Results: Illustration Art

Illustration Art Sale at Swann Sets Six Records Al Hirschfeld’s Marx Brothers Tops Auction at $26k Our auction of Illustration Art on December 6 saw a bustling auction room…

November 27, 2018 | Illustration art

Rockwell Kent & The League of American Writers

“To All Fascists:” One of the most remarkable pieces in our December 6 Illustration Art auction is a calligraphed broadside with a statement signed by members of The League of…

April 1, 2018 | American Art

A Look Inside the Catalogue: American Art

At Auction June 14 This highly curated sale of American Art presents original works in a variety of media, including drawings, watercolors and sculpture. Offerings range from nineteenth-century paintings…

November 20, 2015 | Art Press & Illustrated Books

Leather Bindings, Decorative Dust Jackets and Beyond

While the old adage tells us that we certainly shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, it’s hard to ignore the artistry that goes into binding books and creating dust…

November 11, 2013 | Autographs

The Mystery of Music

What is it about music that gives it such universal appeal? Just as a flickering flame has captivated humans and other animals since our beginnings, music draws our attention and…