Swann’s WPA art sale evoked essence of ‘New Deal’ AmericaNEW YORK — Swann Galleries opened 2022 with The Artists of the WPA auction on January 27. This follow-up to an inaugural 2021 sale proved the staying power of this special offering, which brought $647,891, compared to last year’s total of $478,990.
Cowan’s mounts auction of WPA, WWII artworks March 2CINCINNATI – Cowan’s will offer an extensive collection of WPA-era prints featuring the works of important artists of the period on Friday, March 2. Artists whose work will be sold include Dox Thrash, Raymond Steth, Minetta Good, Don Freeman, Jack Markow, Claire Mahl and Reginald Marsh. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Sale of Depression-era WPA painting draws federal lawsuit CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) – A New Jersey art dealer trying to sell a Depression-era painting online has gotten an offer – a lawsuit from the federal government.
New Orleans Auction Galleries presents major estate sale May 21-23NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Auction Galleries will present the estate of philanthropist and socialite Warren Spencer Strauss of Houston, Texas, featuring a life-long collection of fine and decorative art, antique furniture, rugs, silver and jewelry in a major three-day sale, May 21-23. LiveAuctioneers will provide Internet live bidding each day. The auction will begin […]