Many of New York’s auction houses are outrageously expensive, snobby bastions of the one percenters. Swann is different, it’s classy and sophisticated but very accommodating. And because they specialize in prints, many of their high-quality works are available to passionate but less deep-pocketed art lovers. We’ve gotten some first rate, signed works here by well- known artists for much less than you’d think. You can come in and browse several days before any auction (check their website for dates and times) and their affable and highly educated staff will be more than happy to give you a closer viewing or answer any questions. You can make a bid then and there, bid online or by phone or experience the sale in person. They also action off manuscripts, maps photographs, autographs, and vintage posters.