An Exciting Year Ahead

Getting the first issue of the year out the door always feels like something of a feat.when we begin working on this magazine, many galleries, artists, museums and auction houses are still solidifying their 2024 schedules, a process slowed by the holidays and the fact that, in closing out another year, we are all ready for a well-deserved break!

But here at International Artist Publishing, our small but mighty company that puts out several magazines monthly, time just keeps on ticking. Month after month, we are reminded that no matter what challenges arise, somehow we always get it done.and the sweet satisfaction of doing so is what keeps a lot of us in the industry.

But just like a work of art isn’t complete without a viewer to appreciate it, our magazines would mean little without a readership to share them with.that said, welcome to the January/february 2024 issue of American Fine Art Magazine, an edition we hope highlights how passionate we are about all aspects of the historic American art market and how dedicated we are to bringing you the most important news from every sector.

For this issue, we’ve taken a deep dive into the country’s auction houses, their 2024 sales, and the market for historic American art past and present. Putting it together required some heavy lifting but it was worth it for the final result—a meaty section of 40-plus pages that begins on Page 39. A truly collaborative effort, my sincerest thanks to everyone, particularly those at the auction houses, who helped make it a reality.we couldn’t have done it without you!

We also have a lot of other wonderful content for you inside.a preview of the Palm Beach Show will introduce you to a selection of quality dealers that will be showing everything from fine art to jewelry, antiques, decorative objects and so much more.the Palm Beach Show, along with the Washington Winter Show and the Winter Show, also taking place in early 2024, have exhibitor lists that read like a who’s who in the fine art world.the shows are not to be missed.

So bundle up and enjoy the winter season and the bounty of art the blustery winds bring with it! There is only more to come.

Happy Newyear!

Sarah Gianelli

Managing Editor sgianelli@americanfineartmagazine.com