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African American Art

A Collecting Journey: Patricia Scipio-Brim

Jennifer Stewart, art collector, advisor, and friend of Patricia Scipio-Brim, recounts her friendship with Patricia,…

Photographs & Photobooks

California Modernism: Photography from Group f/64

The perpetual sunshine and endless summer enjoyed by California natives has traditionally been linked to the glamor …

Photographs & Photobooks

Collectors on Collecting: An American Century by Dr. James Pearl

Dr. James Pearl reflects on the process of amassing his collection of American photography. Coming to auction at Swa…

Diane Arbus & Neil Selkirk, Two men dancing at a drag ball, silver print, 1970; printed 1972. Estimate $10,000 to $15,000.

LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History — August 17, 2023 Auction Highlights

On offer are a number of original works of art by Tom of Finland and other artists associated with or influenced by …

J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, first American editions, finely bound by The Chelsea Bindery, Boston, 1954-56. Estimate $9,000 to $12,000. 

Fine Books, Autographs & Illustration Art: June 15, 2023 Auction Highlights

Our June Fine Books & Autographs sale features remarkable items signed by U.S. Presidents, musicians, and entert…

Autographs

Fine Books & Autographs: March 2, 2023 Auction Highlights

Bidders will have the opportunity to explore material from visionaries, including a signed and inscribed photograph …

Fine Books & Autographs: June 16, 2022 Auction Highlights

Fine Autographs Marilyn Monroe is a star of the auction, with two featured autographs, including a pin-up calendar s…

Vintage Posters

Sarah Bernhardt, Mucha’s Muse

Imagine, if you will, the most famous actress you can think of: accomplished, multifaceted, beautiful, and globally …

African American Art

Artist Profile: Belkis Ayón

Printmaking has a long history of making the fine art world at large more accessible internationally, due to its aff…

Photographs & Photobooks

Dada & Surrealism from the Virginia Zabriskie Collection

During her time as a gallerist, Virginia Zabriskie was keyed into the zeitgeist of the era. She embraced the Dada Ma…

Photographs & Photobooks

Self-Portrait Photography

A Little Self(ie) Love Whether you love them or hate them, selfies have become a large part of self-representation i…

Photographs & Photobooks

Dorothea Lange & Photography as a Tool for Social Change

Dorothea Lange‘s iconic photographs from her time documenting for the Farm Security Administration, as well as…