Philadelphia Auction House & Gallery

Founded in Philadelphia more than two centuries ago, Freeman's remains a leader in the region's art market and cultural landscape.

Our Philadelphia auction house specializes in a diverse range of property by internationally renowned painters, sculptors, artisans, and designers, with departments dedicated to Fine Art, Jewelry, Rare Books, Furniture and Decorative Arts, Modern Design, Luxury Accessories, and more.

Since 1805, our Philadelphia office has served private collectors, estates, corporations, museums, and institutions. Notable highlights include the Estate of "Dodo" Dorrance Hamilton, featuring American and European works of art and fine jewelry, including a Paul Cézanne that sold for $1,460,000 and an important diamond ring that realized $802,000, contributing to a $6 million auction. Other landmark sales include the Collection of George D. Horst, featuring Bucks County Pennsylvania Impressionists and led by Edward Willis Redfield at $745,000, with a single-owner auction totaling $4.3 million; Selected Contents of Vaux Hill: The Collection of Robert & Barbara Safford, which realized $3.8 million; and the white-glove sale of the Lehman Brothers Collection of Postwar and Contemporary Art, totaling $2.7 million.

Notable individual lot successes include Charles Carroll's copy of the Declaration of Independence, which sold for $4,420,000, setting the highest auction price for a 19th-century American document; The Nursing Madonna, which sold for $2,470,000 in February 2019, establishing a world auction record for the anonymous artist; and a rare Chinese imperial double-dragon white jade seal that achieved a record-breaking $3,500,000 at Freeman's.

Local artists and designers Freeman’s is known for specifically handling include, Andy Warhol, Andrew Wyeth, N.C. Wyeth, Thomas Eakins, Daniel Garber, Walter Emerson Baum, Fern Coppedge, George Sotter, George Nakashima and Wharton Esherick.

Freeman's offers expert services for our clients' appraisal, estate, and auction needs, connecting private collectors, museums, fiduciaries, corporations, and institutions with the international art market.

We provide personal attention and honest guidance whether you are considering consigning a single work of art, managing a significant estate, purchasing fine art, or simply seeking the value of a family heirloom. Our reputation for trustworthiness, transparency, and market expertise continues to attract collectors and sellers from around the world.

We also work closely with Freeman's Appraisals, our premier appraisal service, providing meticulous USPAP-compliant evaluations grounded in deep expertise, current market trends, and a commitment to recognizing the value of exceptional objects.

Located in Center City, adjacent to 30th Street Station, our main Philadelphia office provides convenient access for regional clients. The gallery hosts select Fine American Art, American Furniture & Decorative Arts, Asian Works of Art, Rare Books, and single-owner auctions, while additional categories are offered through our salerooms across the country. Our additional Philadelphia gallery and warehouse are located at 1600 W. Girard Avenue. Please confirm the exhibition location before shipping, collecting, or viewing property.

Contact our Philadelphia specialists for expert market insight, single-item consignments, collection management, estate services, and guidance on important private and institutional collections.

Our Services

Freeman's, a highly respected art auction house with over 200 years of history in the US, uses renowned experts and technology to provide a streamlined and professional experience for collectors.

Driven by integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Freeman's prioritizes client needs, offering unparalleled service at every step throughout the process.

• Appraisals
• Valuations
• Consignments
• Trusts, Estates, and Private Clients
• Museum Services
• Private Sales