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African American Art

Dr. J. Eugene Grigsby, Jr.: The Legacy of an Artist and Educator

Swann Galleries’ April 2 auction of African American Art features the a selection of works from Estate of Dr. …

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Auction Highlights | African American Art — October 7, 2025

African American Art is at Swann October 7, 2025, and includes a standout early abstraction by Norman Lewis, as well…

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Auction Highlights: African American Art — April 3, 2025

Explore groundbreaking examples of postwar abstract and figurative art in this April auction, showcasing significant…

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Abstract Beauty: Nigel Freeman on the Collection of Patricia Scipio-Brim

Patricia Scipio-Brim (1947 – 2023) was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, the first of six siblings. She immigr…

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Auction Highlights: Abstract Beauty: The Collection of Patricia Scipio-Brim — February 6, 2025

Swann Galleries proudly presents 80 works honoring the legacy and enterprise of a trailblazing collector, showcasing…

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Barkley Hendricks Still Life Paintings

Swann Galleries is very proud to have been the first auction house to sell the paintings of the great late Barkley H…

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Works from the Estate of Dr. Constance E. Clayton

Swann Galleries is honored to be presenting a group of artworks in our October 3 auction from the estate of Dr. Cons…

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Suzanne Jackson & Bill Russell: There is Something Between Us

Suzanne Jackson’s painting There is Something Between Us brings together two legendary figures from two very d…

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Auction Highlights: African American Art — October 3, 2024

Our October 3 auction of African American  Art features exceptional and innovative post-war painting.

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The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance, in Print and Plaster

The landmark exhibition The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism at the Met here in New York has brought d…

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Auction Highlights: African American Art — April 4, 2024

This season’s African American Art auction features an array of Harlem Renaissance pieces, post-war figurative…