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March 21, 2024 Swann Auction Galleries

Printed & Manuscript African Americana
Sale #2663

One of our largest African Americana auctions to date includes important documentation of the abolition movement, including a rare pamphlet by David Ruggles; catalogues and posters for exhibits by leading Black artists; previously unseen Black Panther material; material on Black-owned businesses; and the first auction appearance of a majestic poster for opera singer Sissieretta Jones.

From the Civil War, we have a badge made for a private in the famous 54th Massachusetts who was wounded at the Battle of Fort Wagner.

10:30am

EXHIBITIONS:
Sat, Mar 16th 12pm - 5pm
Mon, Mar 18th 12pm - 5pm
Tue, Mar 19th 12pm - 5pm
Wed, Mar 20th 12pm - 5pm

Swann Auction Galleries
104 East 25th Street

New York, NY

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April 4, 2024 - April 7, 2024 New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

The NYIABF has become the world's leading antiquarian book fair in its 60+ years of existence. Once a year, exhibitors from across the world convene at New York City's historic Park Avenue Armory, presenting a trove of materials including rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents, photographs, prints, memorabilia, and ephemera. The fair’s specialties encompass art, design, popular culture, science, medicine, literature, history, gastronomy, fashion, music, philosophy, and much more.

Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avenue

New York, NY

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April 4, 2024 Swann Auction Galleries

African American Art
Sale #2664

Our sale begins with a wonderful group of artworks from the Harlem Renaissance that epitomize the period: a scarce woodcut by Aaron Douglas and a plaster bust by Augusta Savage. Post-war painting is represented by significant abstraction by Norman Lewis and Sam Gilliam, along with a significant, mid-career oil painting by the great Hughie Lee-Smith—his Ball Player, 1970, a powerful painting, epitomizes the artist’s evocative depictions of African American youth in desolate urban settings. Ball Player has been widely exhibited and was in the personal collection of the artist before being acquired by the current owners. Contemporary highlights include a large Kermit Oliver painting, a pair of early Simone Leigh terra cotta vessels and Howardena Pindell’s punched paper assemblage.

The auction will close with a special evening session, Art For Life, featuring contemporary art to be sold to benefit the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. Donated works by such artists as Derrick Adams, Hank Willis Thomas and Carrie Mae Weems are expected.

12pm

EXHIBITIONS:
Sat, Mar 30th 12pm - 5pm
Mon, Apr 1st 12pm - 5pm
Tue, Apr 2nd 12pm - 5pm
Wed, Apr 3rd 12pm - 5pm

Swann Auction Galleries
104 East 25th Street

New York, NY

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April 6, 2024 Manhattan Rare Book & Fine Press Fair

The Manhattan Rare Book and Fine Press Fair returns to the Upper East Side for one day only, inviting booksellers and bibliophiles from around the world to share their love of antiquarian books, fine press, ephemera, historic photography, and more.

“Whether you’re looking for a Jane Austen first edition, a daguerreotype or an artist’s book, we’ve got you covered,” said Jodi Tolan, Director of Operations for Rare Books LA, the new promoter of the book fair.

The Upper East Side will be the epicenter of rare book activity. The Manhattan Rare Book & Fine Press Fair takes place across the street from the Park Avenue Armory, where the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America is hosting the largest antiquarian book fair in the world.

“We are excited to play a part in bringing the book community together and offering a space where a wide variety of material at a range of price points is available,” Tolan said.

The Manhattan Rare Book & Fine Press Fair will feature more than 70 exhibitors, including contemporary book artists who are members of the Fine Press Book Association.

9am – 4pm

Admission $20

St. Vincent Ferrer
869 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY

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April 11, 2024 Swann Auction Galleries

Fine Books
Sale #2665

Swann Auction Galleries
104 East 25th Street

New York, NY

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