Norman Lewis, Sam Gilliam and other superstars of African American art showcased at Swann Oct. 19NEW YORK – Swann Auction Galleries launched its African American art department in 2006 and has done much to build the category. Still helmed by founder Nigel Freeman, the department will conduct its next African American art sale on Thursday, October 19. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Every artist discussed in […]
Sam Gilliam abstract work topped offerings at Neue’s Modern saleBEACHWOOD, Ohio – An abstract work by African American artist Sam Gilliam (b. 1933-) sold for $67,650 in an online-only May Modern auction held May 28 by Neue Auctions.
Sam Gilliam mixed-media artwork at forefront of Neue’s May 28 auctionBEACHWOOD, Ohio – An abstract acrylic-on-canvas collage and enamel-on-aluminum work by African American artist Sam Gilliam (b. 1933-) is the expected headliner in an online-only May Modern auction scheduled for Saturday, May 28 at Neue Auctions, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Main Auction Galleries to sell Sam Gilliam masterpiece Sept. 13CINCINNATI – Main Auction Galleries, a Queen City landmark auction house that has been owned by the Karp family since 1870, will feature a large and important painting by Sam Gilliam at its Premier Auction on Sunday, Sept. 13. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.