In appreciation of the #artistunknown Nameless partners with New England Auctions to highlight compelling anonymous work in their upcoming January 8–9 sales.

Led by Fred Giampietro, New England Auctions handles both storied collections and exciting new discoveries, offering some of the most extraordinary examples of American folk art and vernacular design to cross the auction block.

Their January 2025 auctions include a wide variety of remarkable Nameless material dating from the 18th through the 20th centuries. Our favorites include a folk art lamp with carved figures, a hand-painted swordfish bill, redware pottery, early portraits, and more. Explore the Nameless Art + Design “Curator’s Cut” by clicking on the auction images below and follow New England Auctions on Instagram at @neauctions.