Upcoming Highlights: Focus on Women — At Auction July 15, 2021
Lot 139: Katherine Dunham, small archive of letters and other correspondence, 1948-57. Estimate $4,000 to $6,000.
As collectors and institutions turn their focus to the important contributions of women, Swann is pleased to feature their work at auction in Focus on Women. The sale, curated by senior specialist of early printed books, Devon Eastland, include materials that aims to highlight the stories of all those in the community who identify as women in the fields of activism, art and design, community, education, entertainment, health and wellness, science and innovation, sport, and work.
Lot 44: Jane Russell, archive of letters written during a whaling voyage, 1840s. Estimate $3,000 to $5,000.
Early Material (Before 1800)
Nineteenth Century
Twentieth Century & Contemporary Material
What You Need to Know on Auction Day
This auction will be held live and conducted remotely.
There will not be bidding in the room, though we accept order bids, and interested buyers will be able to participate live via the Swann Galleries App. The app is available in the App Store and on Google Play, which can also be accessed on a desktop at live.swanngalleries.com.
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