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Swann Auction Galleries
Overview
Swann Auction Galleries is a prominent auction house located in New York City, established in 1941 by book dealer Benjamin Swann. It is recognized as the oldest continually operating specialist auction house in New York. The firm is family-owned and currently led by Nicholas Lowry, representing the third generation of leadership. Swann conducts over 35 catalogued live auctions each year, focusing on antique and rare works on paper.
The auction house features dedicated departments for various categories, including rare books, autographs, maps, photographs, prints, vintage posters, and African-American fine art. Swann has pioneered the market for modern African American artists and hosts unique auctions for printed and manuscript African Americana. The firm is a founding member of International Auctioneers and is known for its commitment to ethical standards in rare book trading. Swann's specialists frequently appear on PBS's Antiques Roadshow, further enhancing its reputation in the auction community.
Basic Information
| Industry | fine art |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1941 |
| Revenue | $5.4M |
| Headquarters | 104 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010, United States |
| Languages | English |
| Alexa Ranking | 92091 |
Contact Details
- Phone: +1 212-254-4710
- Website: swanngalleries.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/swann-auction-galleries
Key Focus Areas & Initiatives
- Prints & drawings
- Posters
- Photography
- Antique books
- Illustration art
- Maps
- Atlases
- Autographs
- Auctions
- American art
- Contemporary art
- Printed and manuscript African Americana
- African American art
- Auction events
- Photobooks
- Family business
- Modern art
- Live bidding
- Modern & post-war art
- LGBTQ+ art
- Auctioneering
- Works on paper
- Vintage posters
- Auction house expertise
- Specialist auctioneer services
- Rare books & manuscripts
- Collector community
- Catalogue archive
- Auction records
- Art market innovation
- Services
- E-commerce initiatives
- Auction catalogues & highlights
Technologies Used
- Amazon AWS
- Circle
- CloudFlare CDN
- CloudFlare Hosting
- Emma
- Magento
- Magento 2 Community
- Microsoft Office 365
- Netlify
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