Swann Live Bidding App
The Artists of the WPA
Timed Auction
Closed: Jan 30, 2025 at 12 PM EST
New York, NY | 244 Lots
Works in photography, cartography, printmaking, posters, and painting are all represented in this reflection on how the early twentieth century changed American culture.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan 25, 27, 28 & 29, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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ALBERT PELS (1910 - 1998) Untitled, (Family).
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ALBERT PELS (1910 - 1998) Untitled, (Family).
Est.
$800 - $1,200
Sold
$4,200
JOSEPH HIRSCH (1910 - 1981) Banquet.
2
JOSEPH HIRSCH (1910 - 1981) Banquet.
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold
$1,200
SEYMOUR FOGEL (1911 - 1984) Riding the Freights, Natchez Miss.
3
SEYMOUR FOGEL (1911 - 1984) Riding the Freights, Natchez Miss.
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$1,500
HERMAN VOLZ (1904 - 1990) Picket Line.
4
HERMAN VOLZ (1904 - 1990) Picket Line.
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$850
HARRY GOTTLIEB (1895 - 1992) Nor Rain, Nor Snow.
5
HARRY GOTTLIEB (1895 - 1992) Nor Rain, Nor Snow.
Est.
$1,500 - $2,500
Sold
$1,900
LYND WARD (1905 - 1985) Labor...
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LYND WARD (1905 - 1985) Labor...
Est.
$150 - $350
Sold
$650
DOROTHEA LANGE (1895 - 1965) May Day Demonstrations, San Francisco Civic Center. 1934
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DOROTHEA LANGE (1895 - 1965) May Day Demonstrations, San Francisco Civic Center. 1934
Est.
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold
$1,600
WILLIAM GROPPER (1897 - 1977) Senate.
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WILLIAM GROPPER (1897 - 1977) Senate.
Est.
$500 - $700
Sold
$1,600
WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION - DISTRICT 15. Pennsylvania County Seats and Population.
9
WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION - DISTRICT 15. Pennsylvania County Seats and Population.
Est.
$1,500 - $2,000
Sold
$3,400
HOWARD A. WOLBERT (1915 - 1946) Album kept as a Civilian Conservation Corps worker in western
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HOWARD A. WOLBERT (1915 - 1946) Album kept as a Civilian Conservation Corps worker in western
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$350
EDWIN FULWIDER (1913 - 2003) The Long Rail.
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EDWIN FULWIDER (1913 - 2003) The Long Rail.
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$700
DOROTHEA LANGE (1895 - 1965) A selection of 5 photos from the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond
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DOROTHEA LANGE (1895 - 1965) A selection of 5 photos from the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond
Est.
$2,500 - $3,500
Sold
$2,400
SAUL KOVNER (1904 - 1982) Workmen.
14
SAUL KOVNER (1904 - 1982) Workmen.
Est.
$500 - $700
Sold
$450
HARRY GOTTLIEB (1895 - 1992) Change in Shift.
15
HARRY GOTTLIEB (1895 - 1992) Change in Shift.
Est.
$1,200 - $1,800
Sold
$4,000
HARRY GOTTLIEB (1895 - 1992) Mine Disaster.
16
HARRY GOTTLIEB (1895 - 1992) Mine Disaster.
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold
$500
LOUIS LOZOWICK (1892 - 1973) Open Mine (Crushed Rock).
17
LOUIS LOZOWICK (1892 - 1973) Open Mine (Crushed Rock).
Est.
$1,500 - $2,500
Sold
$800
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN (1908 - 2003) Foundryman.
18
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN (1908 - 2003) Foundryman.
Est.
$500 - $750
Sold
$600
JAROSLAV H. "JARA" VALENTA (1899 - 1970) Correspondence, exhibition programs, and membership cards
19
JAROSLAV H. "JARA" VALENTA (1899 - 1970) Correspondence, exhibition programs, and membership cards
Est.
$800 - $1,200
Sold
$750
MOSES SOYER (1899 - 1974) Introducing, and A Meeting of the Artists Union, (Pair).
20
MOSES SOYER (1899 - 1974) Introducing, and A Meeting of the Artists Union, (Pair).
Est.
$500 - $700
Sold
$950
MOSES SOYER (1899 - 1974) An Artists' Meeting, and The Discussion, (Pair).
21
MOSES SOYER (1899 - 1974) An Artists' Meeting, and The Discussion, (Pair).
Est.
$500 - $700
Sold
$425
MOSES SOYER (1899 - 1974) Out of Work, and Unemployed, A Meeting of Artists, (Pair).
22
MOSES SOYER (1899 - 1974) Out of Work, and Unemployed, A Meeting of Artists, (Pair).
Est.
$500 - $700
Sold
$300
PEGGY BROOK BACON (1895 - 1987) The Artist, (Alexander Brook).
23
PEGGY BROOK BACON (1895 - 1987) The Artist, (Alexander Brook).
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold
$550
MOSES SOYER (1899 - 1974) A Breath of Fresh Air, and Artist and Model, (Pair).
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MOSES SOYER (1899 - 1974) A Breath of Fresh Air, and Artist and Model, (Pair).
Est.
$700 - $900
Sold
$475
LAWRENCE LEBDUSKA (1894 - 1966) Self Portrait.
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LAWRENCE LEBDUSKA (1894 - 1966) Self Portrait.
Est.
$800 - $1,200
Sold
$4,200
JOHN SLOAN (1871 - 1951) Connoisseurs of Prints.
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JOHN SLOAN (1871 - 1951) Connoisseurs of Prints.
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold
$1,300
RAPHAEL SOYER (1899 - 1987) Portrait of Moses Soyer.
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RAPHAEL SOYER (1899 - 1987) Portrait of Moses Soyer.
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$6,000
WILLIAM GROPPER (1897 - 1977) Bridal Groom.
28
WILLIAM GROPPER (1897 - 1977) Bridal Groom.
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$1,500
BEN SHAHN (1898 - 1969) Four Heads.
29
BEN SHAHN (1898 - 1969) Four Heads.
Est.
$700 - $900
Sold
$900
THOMAS HART BENTON (1889 - 1975) Aaron.
30
THOMAS HART BENTON (1889 - 1975) Aaron.
Est.
$1,500 - $2,500
Sold
$1,300
ROCKWELL KENT (1882 - 1971) Self Portrait.
31
ROCKWELL KENT (1882 - 1971) Self Portrait.
Est.
$1,500 - $2,500
Sold
$1,600
AUGUST MOSCA (1907 - 2003) Portrait of Joseph Stella.
32
AUGUST MOSCA (1907 - 2003) Portrait of Joseph Stella.
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold
$750
JULIUS BLOCH (1888 - 1966) Untitled.
33
JULIUS BLOCH (1888 - 1966) Untitled.
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Ended
JOSEPH HIRSCH (1910 - 1981) Portrait of Maurice Glickman.
34
JOSEPH HIRSCH (1910 - 1981) Portrait of Maurice Glickman.
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$425
NORMAN BARR (1908 - 1994) Untitled, #296.
35
NORMAN BARR (1908 - 1994) Untitled, #296.
Est.
$500 - $700
Sold
$500
RAPHAEL SOYER (1899 - 1987) Semi-Nude.
36
RAPHAEL SOYER (1899 - 1987) Semi-Nude.
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold
$3,400
CLYDE SINGER (1908 - 1999) Sunburned Nude.
37
CLYDE SINGER (1908 - 1999) Sunburned Nude.
Est.
$800 - $1,200
Sold
$700
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