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March 1, 2023
Author: Maddie Ligenza

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Specializing in rare books, fine art and everything in between.
President & principal auctioneer: @nicholowry

SPECIALIST'S PICK | "'Speed' and 'Safety,' by Alan

SPECIALIST'S PICK | "'Speed' and 'Safety,' by Alan Rogers — Lots 14 and 15 in this auction — are instantly identifiable as advertisements for the London Underground. Exemplary of bold Modernism and Art Deco stylization, these posters are eye-catching, but even more dynamic as a pair. Unless viewed side-by-side, one might not even catch that the two figures are playfully sparring with each other beyond their printed borders — one with a bow and quiver of arrows, and the other, a sword and shield. Masterpieces of geometry and minimalist palette, there is no question of what the artist intended to convey. They are also quite scarce; to the best of our research, since 2010, Speed has come up for auction three times in the past, and Safety only twice." — Lauren Cooper, Associate Director, Vintage Posters⁠
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Lots 14 and 15 coming to auction April 24. To browse the complete catalogue and register to bid visit the link in our bio.⁠

Our Fine Books auction begins closing tomorrow at

Our Fine Books auction begins closing tomorrow at 12 PM EST!

Visit the link in our bio to browse the catalogue and register to bid.

PAST AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS | THE REDCOATS ARE COMING!

PAST AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS | THE REDCOATS ARE COMING! 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ ⁠
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The Hands of Time. Remembering Paul Revere, who rode from Charlestown to Lexington, warning patriots along the route of imminent attack by British troops on this night, 1775. This 1795 autograph document signed by Revere, a receipt for silver goods, sold November 2013 for $16,250.

Fine Books is open for bidding through April 22.

Fine Books is open for bidding through April 22.

Visit the link in our bio to browse the auction.

In Paris, on April 29, 1925, the Exposition des Ar

In Paris, on April 29, 1925, the Exposition des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes opened to the public. The exhibition was conceived to highlight the new modern style of design, of which French artists were at the forefront. Over the next six months, over 16 million visitors from 20 different countries streamed through architecture, interior design, graphic design, fashion, jewelry, and other decorative arts exhibitions.⁠
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Learn more about the exhibition that launched the Art Deco movement, and discover the four original exhibition posters by Bonfils, Loupot, Girard, and Bourdelle that marked this defining moment in design history at the link in our bio.

Nicholas D. Lowry discusses the history and signif

Nicholas D. Lowry discusses the history and significance of the Art Deco movement as we gear up to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris.

#artauction #vintageposters #artdeco

Grace Meschery-McCormack shares about two copies o

Grace Meschery-McCormack shares about two copies of Fernando de Rojas’s ‘La Célestine,’ including a limited edition copy illustrated by Pablo Picasso.

At auction April 22. Learn more about the works at the link in our bio.

#Rarebooks #rarebookdealer #antiquarianbooks #auctions
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Music Credit:
Schubert - Piano Quintet in A major ‘The Trout’, D. 667 - IV. Andantino – Allegretto
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Join Nicholas Lowry and Angelina Lippert, Executiv

Join Nicholas Lowry and Angelina Lippert, Executive Director & Curator of Poster House, on Tuesday, April 22, from 6 – 8 PM as the duo bring their show to Swann Galleries for a tour of the April 24 auction, Art Deco at 100: Iconic Posters from the William W. Crouse Collection.⁠
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Art Deco-themed cocktails will be served.⁠
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Visit the link in our bio to RSVP.

Art Deco at 100: Iconic Posters from the William W

Art Deco at 100: Iconic Posters from the William W. Crouse Collection is at Swann Galleries April 24, including works by Alexey Brodovitch, Noël Fontanet, A.M. Cassandre, Charles Loupot, and more. ⁠
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Browse the auction now.

@nicholowry is on Antiques Roadshow tonight! ⁠
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Tune in to see him on the new @RoadshowPBS episode, airing at 8/7C on @PBS!⁠

Sarah McMillan, Swann’s prints specialist, share

Sarah McMillan, Swann’s prints specialist, shares about the production of color woodcuts, the Reba W. & Dave H. Williams Collection of Color Woodcuts, and work by Frances Gearhart.

Featured in tomorrow’s auction. Visit the link in our bio for more information.

#colorwoodcut #artauction #fineart
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Attributions:

By Zephyris - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27664030

By Malo-Renault - familiale, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=68406763

By Squeegee - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31354145

By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/toulouse-lautrec/i/goulue-litho.jpg (more at http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/toulouse-lautrec/), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17449

By Utagawa Hiroshige - The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3206245

By University of California, Berkeley - http://www.uvm.edu/~hleitenb/Gearhart/biographical_sketch.htm, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47652071

By Unknown photographer - Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4728690

Music:

Closing Time by Tokyo Music Walker / user-356546060
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SPECIALIST'S PICK | "Alice Ravenel Huger Smith thr

SPECIALIST'S PICK | "Alice Ravenel Huger Smith thrived during the "Charleston Renaissance.” During this period (after Antebellum, but between the First and Second World Wars), an explosion of creatives came together to bolster tourism for the greater Southern art renaissance. ⁠
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Heavily Influenced by the Japanese printmaking style of Helen Hyde, Smith dedicated two years (1917-1919) to honing her craft. The resulting image, such as that of "Moss Hung Tree," exemplifies an eerie calm with the use of soothing colors, as well as presenting the mysterious beauty of a swamp. When accessing this piece, I imagine air so thick and heavy you could almost taste it; the color is pastel yet striking, and I am always impressed with stunning works on razor-thin paper. ⁠
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As a founding member of both The Charleston Etchers Club & The Southern States Art League, Huger-Smith's breadth of work varies from bright, cheerful watercolor depictions of everyday life to precise and softly rendered architectural drawings. Yet she is most well regarded for her dreamy low country landscapes." — Leah Fletcher, Administrator, Fine Art⁠
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Coming to auction April 15. To browse the complete catalogue and register to bid visit the link in our bio.⁠

Sarah McMillan, Swann’s prints specialist, share

Sarah McMillan, Swann’s prints specialist, shares about The Reba W. & Dave H. Williams Collection of Color Woodcuts, including two works by Elizabeth Norton. At auction April 15.

Read more about the collection at the link in our bio.

#colorwoodcut #artauction #elizabethnorton
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Attributions:

By Sketched & drawn by C.R. Parsons. Published by Currier and Ives. - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress’s Prints and Photographs divisionunder the digital ID ppmsca.08933.This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=131578096

By …trialsanderrors - Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, aeroplane view, 1915, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11159809

By http://gimp-savvy.com/cgi-bin/img.cgi?ailsnXgaK1FzBAY173http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist10/ussakron2.htmlOriginally uploaded to en.wikipedia: 09:47, 5 February 2003 by Minesweeper, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=334361

By King of Hearts - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40520936

Music:

Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker / user-356546060
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Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/tokyo...
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Old Master Through Modern Prints Featuring The Reb

Old Master Through Modern Prints Featuring The Reba W. & Dave H. Williams Collection of Color Woodcuts is now on view.

At auction Tuesday, April 15.

Browse the auction and register to bid at the link in our bio.

What’s In My Auction | Bella Savignano walks us

What’s In My Auction | Bella Savignano walks us through Jamie Reid and his art for the Sex Pistols.

Lot 249 featured in Swann Galleries’ upcoming offering of subculture material on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

#Subculture #jamiereid #artauction
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Music Credit:

Lodhi by Pali Gap / pali_gap
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Brunch for Two by Tokyo Music Walker / user-356546060

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Image Citations:

Robert Schediwy, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons
M kutera, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons
Steve Wheeler from Plymouth, England; cropped by Beyond My Ken (talk) 22:15, 9 April 2010 (UTC), CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons
Photograph: Koen Suyk. In: Nationaal Archief, Den Haag, Rijksfotoarchief: Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Fotopersbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989 - negatiefstroken zwart/wit, nummer toegang 2.24.01.05, bestanddeelnummer 928-9665, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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