Swann Galleries: Illustration Art, 2723, New York

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
December 04, 2025 - December 04, 2025
Page Size: 337 items in 14 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
302 Evaline Ness

Laundry shop study. Circa 1950.

Circa 1950. USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 429.00
303 Jean Pages

Les Comediens Francais. 1966.

1966 USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 444.00
304 Robert Schwartz

Architectural presentation rendering of 2 Broadway, New York. Circa 1956.

Circa 1956. USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 508.00
305 George Avison

Harness your horses instantly! and "Peter was introduced to an amazing old man." 1946.

1946 USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 396.00
306 Michael Ayrton

Pig. Circa 1973.

Circa 1973. USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 952.00
307 James Barkley

Crucificado. 1973.

1973 USD 1,800.00 - 2,200.00 Not Sold
308 Peter Barrett

Group of 3 wildlife illustrations. 2008.

2008 USD 600.00 - 900.00 Not Sold
309 Howard Chandler Christy

Applause rose thinner at his bachelor-club. 1896.

1896 USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 1,122.00
310 Howard Chandler Christy

And slowly came the words that seemed so dear. 1896.

1896 USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 2,286.00
311 Howard Chandler Christy

Woman reading a letter. 1896.

1896 USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 1,254.00
312 Gordon Grant

I have been insulted, 1903.

1903 USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 381.00
313 Gordon Grant

"Well, why don't you go?" 1903.

1903 USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 412.00
314 George Harding

Jungle study. Circa 1930.

Circa 1930. USD 400.00 - 600.00 Not Sold
315 Joseph Pennell

Group of 3 illustrations for "English Cathedrals". 1884-86.

1884-86. USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 539.00
316 Henry Clarence Pitz

In the Swamp. 1946.

1946 USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 528.00
317 Henry Clarence Pitz

The Pool. Circa 1930.

Circa 1930. USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 396.00
318 Richard (1902) Taylor

Madame Clarence's Drawing-Room. Circa 1932.

Circa 1932. USD 500.00 - 700.00 USD 762.00
319 Charles David Williams

'I think it is I who have gained the most,' he said gravely. 1903.

1903 USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 412.00
320 Franco Accornero

Sweet Temptation. 1988.

1988 USD 500.00 - 700.00 Not Sold
321 Constantin Alajalov

Dance rehearsal with accompanist. Circa 1930.

Circa 1930. USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 561.00
322 Constantin Alajalov

Dance rehearsal. Circa 1930.

Circa 1930. USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 660.00
323 Hannes Vajn Bok

Fantasy landscape with dinosaurs and totem. 1934.

1934 USD 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD 4,318.00
324 Frank Kelly Freas

Preliminary cover for Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book. Circa 1970.

Circa 1970. USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 539.00
325 Hector Garrido

A Walk with the Beast. 1969.

1969 USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 952.00
326 Hector Garrido

The Falcon Tree. 1976.

1976 USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 603.00
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