Swann Galleries: Art, Subculture & LGBTQ+ History
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Art, Subculture & LGBTQ+ History | Total Sales (USD) | 217,421.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Date | February 05, 2026 - February 05, 2026 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 168,450.00 |
| Sale Number | #2728 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 255,100.00 |
| Total Lots | 191 | ||
| Sold Lots | 127.0 | Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 260,350.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 66.49% | High Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 394,600.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 64 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 55.10% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | Duane Michals | Duane Michals, Narcissus, a suite of 5 photographs. 1985. |
1985 | USD 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 | USD 13,970.00 |
| 131 | Jim French | Jim French, John Pruitt, Bow and Arrow. 1984. |
1984 | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 11,880.00 |
| 27 | Jack Smith | Jack Smith, The Beautiful Book. Circa 1960. |
Circa 1960. | USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 | USD 8,255.00 |
| 118 | George Dureau | George Dureau, Wing Ding at the Mantle. 1978. |
1978 | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 5,280.00 |
| 59 | Thomas W. Benton | Thomas W. Benton, Thompson for Sheriff / Aspen, Colorado. Group of 10 practice proofs. 1970. |
1970 | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 4,826.00 |
| 58 | Thomas W. Benton | Thomas W. Benton, Thompson for Sheriff / Aspen, Colorado. 1970. |
1970 | USD 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 4,572.00 |
| 120 | Constantine Manos | Constantine Manos, Spring Break, Daytona Beach, Fl. 1981. |
1981 | USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 4,572.00 |
| 116 | Robert Giard | Robert Giard, Man in His Bathroom. 1978. |
1978 | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 4,318.00 |
| 68 | Katsumi Watanabe | Katsumi Watanabe, A selection of 8 portraits taken in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo. 1965-69. |
1965-69. | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 3,960.00 |
| 28 | Andy Warhol | Andy Warhol, Flowers. 1964. |
1964 | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 3,810.00 |
| 70 | Gordon Matta-Clark | Gordon Matta-Clark, Walls Paper (Group of 22 screen-prints). 1972. |
1972 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 3,810.00 |
| 78 | Tom Jung | Tom Jung, Star Wars. 1977. |
1977 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 3,810.00 |
| 150 | Christian Thompson | Christian Thompson, Windswept, Ventura * Half Draped Torso. 1989. |
1989 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 3,810.00 |
| 60 | Thomas W. Benton | Thomas W. Benton, Gonzo. Two silkscreen posters. 1971. |
1971 | USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 | USD 3,556.00 |
| 12 | Bernard Perlin | Bernard Perlin, Untitled. 1942. |
1942 | USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 3,302.00 |
| 77 | Mick Rock | Mick Rock, Rocky Horror - The Transylvanians. 1974. |
1974 | USD 3,000.00 - 4,500.00 | USD 3,048.00 |
| 92 | Deadline Advertising and Design | Deadline Advertising and Design, The Clash / Bond International Casino. 1981. |
1981 | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 3,048.00 |
| 132 | Jim French | Jim French, John Pruitt, Studio. 1984. |
1984 | USD 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 | USD 3,048.00 |
| 21 | John B. Lear | John B. Lear Jr., Untitled (Nude Sketch). 1959. |
1959 | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 2,904.00 |
| 7 | Jared French | Jared French (PaJaMa), Jose Martinez, Fire Island. 1939. |
1939 | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 2,794.00 |
| 22 | John B. Lear | John B. Lear Jr., Otter. 1983. |
1983 | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 2,794.00 |
| 31 | Andy Warhol | Andy Warhol, Cow. 1970. |
1970 | USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 2,794.00 |
| 135 | Bruce Rapp | Bruce Rapp, Boot. 1986. |
1986 | USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 2,794.00 |
| 149 | Herb Ritts | Herb Ritts, Veiled Torso - Close up, Los Angles, CA. 1985. |
1985 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 2,794.00 |
| 24 | Bruce Bellas | Bruce Bellas (Bruce of LA), A collection of 39 Bruce of LA male physique "beefcake" photographs. 1950s-60s. |
1950s-60s. | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 2,508.00 |
