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September 27, 2019|Marco Tomaschett|Autographs

Two Books Once Owned by Herman Melville Come to Swann

Two volumes from Herman Melville’s personal library come to auction at Swann Galleries October 10.

September 4, 2019 | 19th & 20th Century Prints & Drawings

Collecting American Prints: Property from Betty & Douglas Duffy, of the Bethesda Art Gallery

Swann Galleries’ sale of 19th & 20th Century Prints & Drawings on September 19 features property from Betty and Douglas Duffy, of the Bethesda Art Gallery and highlights American printmakers such as Howard Cook, Thomas Hart Benton, Rockwell Kent and John Sloan.

December 10, 2018 | 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…