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Freeman’s | Hindman is pleased to announce American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography, Including The Larry Ness Collection of Native American Photography, taking place October 23–24 in our Cincinnati saleroom. This extraordinary offering comprises over 370 lots of rare, poignant, and historically significant material chronicling the American experience—from the Revolutionary War through the tumultuous reshaping of the Western frontier. Lot 231 | Detail, GARDNER, Alexander (1821-1882), photographer. Indians on Visit to their "Great Father." Washington, DC, 23 February 1867 Estimate $20,000 – 30,000 “It is our honor to offer such an incredible assemblage of historical photography, manuscripts, flags, and artifacts—most notably the lifelong Native American photography collection of Larry Ness of Yankton, South Dakota," said Katie Horstman, Associate Vice President, Sr Specialist, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography. "The photographs speak to Ness’s deep admiration for the Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains region, telling their story through powerful images that begin in the latter half of the 19th century. These works, captured by some of the era’s most talented photographers—including A. Zeno Shindler, Alexander Gardner, Charles M. Bell, William Henry Jackson, and David F. Barry—offer a rare and moving visual record of a pivotal period in American history.” Part I: American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography October 23, 2025 | Over 220 Lots The first session of the auction offers a compelling survey of U.S. history, tracing the nation’s path from its founding to its defining conflicts and cultural evolution. Central themes include the advent of photography in 19th-century America, the Civil War, and the enduring legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Among the many highlights is an exceptional Civil War archive identified to George O. Currier of the 17th Maine Infantry, including his firsthand account of the Battle of Gettysburg (Lot 60); a striking sixth plate daguerreotype of an early American photographer posed with his camera (Lot 107); and a rare sixth plate daguerreotype by pioneering photographer Robert Cornelius, depicting Philadelphia gentleman William Jenkins (Lot 108). Of particular historical and emotional weight is a preserved shirt fragment worn by Abraham Lincoln at the time of his assassination—an artifact that encapsulates the national trauma of 1865 (Lot 166). Part II: The Larry Ness Collection of Native American Photography October 24, 2025 | Over 150 Photographs The second session features a selection of the lifelong collection of Larry Ness of Yankton, South Dakota. Comprising over 150 rare photographs, this session provides a visual chronicle of Native American history on the Plains, including the encroachment of settlers in the post-Civil War West. From stately studio portraits to candid views of camp life and haunting records of the aftermath of conflict, the Ness Collection offers an intimate portrayal of Native American leaders, warriors, and families during a pivotal era of forced cultural transformation. Highlights include a monumental mammoth plate photograph by Alexander Gardner depicting Sioux delegates at the White House, taken during their 1867 visit with President Andrew Johnson (Lot 231); a group of 24 CDV portraits of Sioux leaders at the Red Cloud Agency in Wyoming (Lot 292); and a remarkable collection of stereoviews captured by S. J. Morrow during General Crook’s 1876 expedition (Lot 307). “As I began collecting and researching Plains Indian art and artifacts like beadwork, quillwork, tools, and weaponry, I came upon published images of Plains Indians and soon found myself compelled to seek original photographs to enhance my collection,” Larry Ness reflected. What began with the discovery of a single arrowhead at age seven would become a lifelong endeavor to preserve and honor the legacy of the Plains peoples through photography. The Ness Collection features the work of some of the 19th century’s most accomplished image-makers, including A. Zeno Shindler, Charles M. Bell, William Henry Jackson, and David F. Barry. The images, while rooted in their time, speak to broader themes of identity, survival, diplomacy, and resistance—narratives that remain vital today. Additional Top Lots: · Lot 209 | [GOLD RUSH]. LARKIN, Thomas O. (1802-1858) | Map of the Valley of the Sacramento including the Gold Region. Boston: J.H. Bufford & Co and T. Wiley Jr., ca 1848 Estimate: $20,000 – 30,000 · Lot 1 | [REVOLUTIONARY WAR -- CONTINENTAL CONGRESS] | Journal of the Proceedings of the Congress, Held at Philadelphia, September 5, 1774. Philadelphia: William and Thomas Bradford, at the London Coffee House, 1774. Estimate: $10,000 – 15,000 · Lot 172 | [KENNEDY, John F. (1917-1963)]. Rocking chair used by President John F. Kennedy while staying at The Olympic Hotel during a visit to Seattle, Washington, November 1961. Estimate: $7,000 – 10,000 · Lot 119 | JACKSON, William Henry (1843-1942). Suite of 38 albumen photographs: Rocky Mountain Railroad Album, Steam and Steel Across the Great Divide, Silverton Colorado, Silverton Sultan, 1883. Estimate: $5,000 – 10,000 Sale Preview: Full Preview for American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography, Including The Larry Ness Collection of Native American Photography collection will be on view at 5030 Oaklawn Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45227. Preview Dates: October 21-22 | 10 AM—4 PM October 23-24 | 8 AM—10 AM Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
Freeman’s | Hindman, one of the nation’s leading auction houses, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexis Vourvoulis as Vice President, Senior Specialist for Jewelry & Watches. Vourvoulis brings over two decades of deep expertise in high jewelry, global auctions, and luxury retail to her new role, where she will support the continued growth of the jewelry department serving New York and New England regions, while continuing the firm's commitment to client-focused approach to sales and curation. Vourvoulis most recently served as High Jewelry Team Manager at Tiffany & Co.’s Landmark Flagship, where she led client development, team training, and storytelling strategies that brought Tiffany’s heritage and craftsmanship to life. Her career includes senior positions at Phillips and Bonhams, where she specialized in antique, estate, and signed high jewelry, working closely with private clients, attorneys, and institutions as an expert appraiser. "Jewelry is one of the most personal forms of art: it carries memory, emotion, and identity in a way few objects can. Joining Freeman’s, America’s auction house since 1805, represents an exciting new chapter—one that allows me to merge scholarship, storytelling, and market insight within a team that values expertise and genuine connection. I’m passionate about helping private clients both sell and acquire exceptional pieces, guiding them through the process with transparency and appreciation for the story behind every jewel,” said Vourvoulis. “We are thrilled to welcome Alexis Vourvoulis to the team as we continue to expand in New York and the Northeast. She brings extensive knowledge in jewelry and watches, as well as a high touch approach to client service,” said April Matteini, SVP, Head of Department, Jewelry. Vourvoulis’s background uniquely combines scholarly insight with commercial savvy. She previously taught at the Sotheby’s Institute of Art, where she served as professor of Gems and Jewelry for the Master’s in Art Business program. Earlier in her career, she founded Bijoux Society in Paris—the first private tour company devoted to the history of jewelry—offering bespoke experiences in collaboration with Place Vendôme maisons and museums. Fluent in French and trained in both gemology and jewelry arts, she earned her Graduate Gemologist diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Carlsbad, California and studied jewelry arts & techniques at the Haute Ecole de Joaillerie in Paris, France. Alexis brings a rare blend of scholarly insight and commercial acumen to her work, bridging heritage and contemporary culture to connect clients more deeply with the art of jewelry. At Freeman’s | Hindman, she will help elevate the jewelry department’s profile across both legacy brands, leveraging her international network and nuanced understanding of historical and contemporary jewels to connect collectors and sellers with rare, important pieces—and the stories behind them. Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
On October 28, Freeman’s will present the fall edition of its Impressionist and Modern Art sale in New York featuring an exceptional selection of fresh-to-market works by Pablo Picasso, Gustave Loiseau, the brothers Jean and Raoul Dufy, as well as Vietnamese painters Le Pho, and Vu Cao Dam – both represented by a combined total of twelve works, thus reaffirming the house’s position as a market leader for their work.
On September 25 and 26, Freeman’s | Hindman showcased a carefully curated selection of paintings, sculptures, works on paper, prints, and multiples, attracting collectors from across the globe within their Post War and Contemporary Art and Prints and Multiples sales. Highlights included works by master artists such as Barry Flanagan, Gertrude Abercrombie, Jack Bush, Tom Otterness, Keith Haring, Julian Opie, Pablo Picasso and many others, inspiring spirited bidding throughout the two days of auctions. The sales achieved a notable combined total of $2,480,084, while also introducing a wave of new collectors to the firm, with 37% new buyers on day one and 21% on day two. Barry Flanagan (Welsh, 1941–2009), Hare on Curly Bell, 1980 | Sold for $191,000 Flanagan, Otterness, and Abercrombie Lead Strong Results; Bush and Riley Highlight International Demand Freeman’s | Hindman’s Post War & Contemporary Art auction achieved exceptional results, led by Barry Flanagan’s Hare on Curly Bell (1980), which realized $191,000 against an estimate of $150,000–250,000. Strong bidding also propelled Tom Otterness’s Kindly Gepetto (2001) to $76,700, more than doubling its $20,000–30,000 estimate. Further highlighting the sale, Gertrude Abercrombie’s Home Run at White Sox Park (1964) drew significant collector interest, selling for $102,100, far surpassing its $60,000–80,000 estimate. These results underscore the depth of demand for works by both celebrated and rediscovered artists. The auction also showcased international talent, with Jack Bush’s Piston (1967) achieving $95,750, well above its $50,000–70,000 estimate, affirming the enduring appeal of the Canadian painter’s vibrant abstractions. British artist Bridget Riley, a pioneer of the Op Art movement, likewise saw strong results as her Circles 3 Study 5 (2003) soared to $35,200, more than doubling its $15,000–25,000 estimate. These results highlight the strength of both post war abstraction and contemporary optical experimentation in today’s market. "We were thrilled to see spirited bidding from across all sectors of the collecting world in Thursday's Post War & Contemporary sale and it was especially invigorating to have such meaningful participation from first time bidders,” said Zachary Wirsum, Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Post War & Contemporary Art. “As ever, topflight, fresh to the market material by sought after makers caught the most looks and carried the day." Top Post War Lots: - Lot 59 | Barry Flanagan (Welsh, 1941–2009) | Hare on Curly Bell, 1980 | Sold for $191,000 - Lot 22 | Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) | Home Run at White Sox Park, 1964 | Sold for $102,100 - Lot 45 | Jack Bush (Canadian, 1909-1977) | Piston, 1967 | Sold for $95,750 - Lot 58 | Tom Otterness (American, b. 1952) | Kindly Gepetto, 2001 | Sold for $76,700 - Lot 48 | Joel Elias Shapiro (American, 1941–2025) | Untitled, 2001-07 | Sold for $54,400 Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990) Untitled (from Three Lithographs), 1985 Sold for $102,100 Prints and Multiples Auction Attracts 21% New Buyers, Led by Haring, Dürer, and Opie On September 26, Freeman’s | Hindman’s Prints and Multiples sale brought more than 100 lots to auction, achieving an impressive 93% sell-through rate—an indicator of both strong market demand and discerning collector interest. Notably, 21% of participants were new buyers, underscoring the category’s appeal. The top lot of the sale was Keith Haring’s Untitled (from Three Lithographs), 1985, which commanded $102,100, exceeding its estimate of $50,000–70,000. It was followed by Haring’s Pop Shop Quad II, 1988, which realized $57,600. Also performing strongly was a work by German master Albrecht Dürer, celebrated for his intricate woodcuts and copperplate engravings. Rounding out the leading lots was Julian Opie’s vibrant lenticular series Walking in London II (set of 5), 2014, which sold for $41,600. “We were thrilled to see such depth of bidding in today's Prints and Multiples auction,” said Monica Brown, Managing Director, Fine Art, Head of Department, Prints & Multiples. “There was strong interest in the session of Pop Art as well as the Old Master prints. The session of works by Keith Haring was a clear standout in the sale with the final prices more than doubling the pre-sale low estimate. This is indicative of the strong demand for works by Pop Art Masters in the current market.” Top Prints and Multiples: - Lot 21 | Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990) | Untitled (from Three Lithographs), 1985 | Sold for $102,100 - Lot 18 | Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990) | Pop Shop Quad II, 1988 | Sold for $57,600 - Lot 106 | Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528) | Saint Jerome in His Study, 1514 | Sold for $51,200 - Lot 8 | Julian Opie (British, b. 1958) | Walking in London II (set of 5), 2014 | Sold for $41,600 - Lot 13 | Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990) | Flowers Yellow, 1990 | Sold for $38,400 Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
Freeman’s two-day Native American Art auctions, presented live in Cincinnati and online, surpassed expectations with a combined total of $1,428,766.
Fine art, particularly pieces by Pennsylvania Impressionists, drove a $693,632 day in Freeman’s | Hindman September 21 auction Garden Party: The Collection of Renny Reynolds. The collection of the famed landscape architect who literally wrote the book on party planning featured a remarkable collection of fine art, alongside 18th- and 19th-century American furniture, folk, and decorative arts, and over 150 volumes from Reynolds’ personal library on garden design and architecture. “Throughout this whole sale process Renny, along with his partner, Ateeq, have been an utter delight to work with,” said Alasdair Nichol, Freeman’s | Hindman’s Executive Vice President and Deputy Chairman. “Renny’s love for the beauty and spirit of his home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania shown through in every piece from the beautifully painted landscapes that donned his walls to the charming frogs and dogs that adorned his carefully curated antiques.” As a landscape architect, Reynolds has long championed the beauty and joy of gardens, turning his career into a lifestyle. His journey began in the 1960s with the opening of his first shop in New York City, soon followed by a commission from fashion icon Bill Blass to design a penthouse terrace garden. Over time, Reynolds’s client list grew to include Giorgio Armani, Diana Ross, Andy Warhol, and others. He planned legendary events at Studio 54—including the launch of Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium—and orchestrated receptions at the White House for Presidents Ford, Nixon, Reagan, and Clinton following his tenure in Washington. In 1972, he founded Renny Design for Entertaining, later Renny & Reed, and in 1992, published The Art of the Party, often referred to as “the party planner’s bible.” His achievements were recognized in 2008 with the Great American Gardener Award, the American Horticultural Society’s highest honor. Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Sycamore and Elm, 1932 Sold for $57,600 A Vibrant Pictorial Language Reynolds’ deep affinity for the Impressionist painters of Bucks County, whose works mirror his reverence for both natural and designed landscapes, led to an exceptional collection that bidders couldn’t wait to get their hands on. The fine art section was the star of the day with 97% of lots offered in the category selling. Not surprisingly, it was the Pennsylvania Impressionists in particular that stole the show with the top 20 sale prices of the day, headlined by Daniel Garber’s (American, 1880-1958) 1932 work Sycamore and Elm (lot 4), which sold for $57,600 against a $50,000 low estimate. Other notable Pennsylvania Impressionists lots included: · Lot 18 | George William Sotter (American, 1879-1953) Roadside House SOLD FOR $44,800 · Lot 15 | Walter Elmer Schofield (American, 1867-1944) January Day, c. 1906 SOLD FOR $41,600 · Lot 3 | Charles Rosen (American, 1878-1950) Late Sunlight, 1907 SOLD FOR $38,400 · Lot 24 | Fern Isabel Coppedge (American, 1883-1951) In Full Bloom SOLD FOR $28,800 Record Breaking Results The firm managed to set an auction record for artist Bernard Badura (American, 1896-1986), selling Summer Haystacks (lot 6) for $20,480 and record the highest price for a Robert A. Darrah (RAD) Miller (American, 1905-1966) painting in over a decade, selling Sunset (Lot 5) for $17,920. Freeman’s | Hindman is no stranger to auction success for Miller, holding six of the top ten auction prices for the artists since 2005, including the top four prices since 2012. Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
Freeman’s | Hindman exceeded expectations at its September 19 Asian Works of Art auction, realizing $1,671,856—nearly double the pre-sale estimate. With 20% of buyers new to the firm and the sale achieving 141% by value, results underscored strong demand across categories. The auction presented a diverse range of Asian art, highlighted by works from distinguished private collections, including property from the Estates of General Han-Chien Chueh, banker Yiling Wang, Henry V. and Carol K. Nickel, the collection of Dr. Brian Salzberg, the collection of Edwin Hardy, and a second offering of Chinese gold jewelry from the RenLu Collection. LEFT TO RIGHT Xu Beihong, Rooster on a Rock | Sold for $89,400 Qi Baishi and Xu Beihong, Cat and Mice | Sold for $89,400 Ben Farina, Senior Vice President, International Representative, Asian Art, says “This sale is a culmination of our approach at Freeman’s | Hindman, where we focus on bringing together compelling works of great beauty and sharing their stories, and those of the collectors who have treasured and preserved these pieces for future generations.” From War Hero to Art Collector: Chinese Masterpieces Find New Homes The top lots of the sale were Chinese paintings, including Qi Baishi and Xu Beihong’s Cat and Mice (Lot 16) and Xu Beihong’s Rooster on a Rock (Lot 15), each estimated at $60,000 – 80,000 and both selling for $89,400. These works came from the estate of General Han-Chien Chueh (1901–1972) of Taiwan, a distinguished Nationalist commander during the Second Sino-Japanese War and a celebrated calligrapher known for his “Boyun style.” A close friend of Qi Baishi, Chueh amassed an extensive collection of paintings and calligraphy, portions of which were later donated to public institutions in Shanghai and Taipei. The present lots, consigned by his grandchildren, offered collectors a rare connection to both Chueh’s legacy and his friendships with China’s artistic masters. Wang Zhideng With Signature of Dong Qichang, and Chen Jiru | Sold for $32,000 Ming and Qing Masterworks from Banker Wang Yiling’s Estate The sale featured 16 lots of Ming and Qing painting albums and rubbings from the estate of banker Wang Yiling. The collection was 100% sold, realizing a total of $193,865 with premium—more than double the pre-sale low estimate. The top lot, Wang Zhideng’s Poems in Running Script, with signatures by Dong Qichang and Chen Jiru (Lot 24), skyrocketed past the pre-sale estimate of $3,000 – 5,000 to sell for $32,000, while Dai Xi’s Landscapes (Lot 28) realized $25,600. Born in 1881 in Neijiang, Sichuan, Wang studied in Japan, befriended painter Zhang Daqian, and later became a prominent banker and passionate collector. Portions of his collection are preserved in the Shanghai Museum and Library, while other works have appeared at auctions worldwide, including Hong Kong, Toronto, and Shanghai, offering collectors rare access to these historic treasures. A Pair of Japanese Bronze and Mixed-Metal Baluster Vases, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century | Sold for $54,400 Additional Auction Highlights Lot 265 | A Pair of Japanese Bronze and Mixed-Metal Baluster Vases, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century Sold for $54,400 Lot 49 | A Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Brush Pot, Bitong, Transitional Period, 17th Century Property from a Private Collection, Washington, D.C. Sold for $44,800 Lot 141 | A Pair of Chinese Silver Wire-Inlaid and Jade-Mounted Hardwood Hat Stands, 20th Century Property from a Distinguished Pennsylvania Collection Sold for $38,400 Lot 53 | An Imperial Chinese Blue and White Porcelain 'Dragon' Bowl, Kangxi Six-Character Mark and of the Period Collection of Margaret Chanler, Charleston, South Carolina. Sold for $35,200 Lot 258 | Hiroshi Yoshida, Rapid[s], Large format color woodblock print Property from the Collection of Mr. Dan Kastenmeier, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Sold for $35,200 Lot 275 | A Japanese Cloisonne "Bird and Peony" Panel, Workshop of Namikawa Sosuke, Meiji Period Property from the Estate of Henry V. and Carol K. Nickel. Sold for $35,200 Lot 11 | Zhang Daqian, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum Property from a Private Collection, Philadelphia Sold for $32,000 Lot 188 | A Chinese Gilt Bronze Figure of Weituo Pusa, Ming Dynasty Sold for $28,800 Lot 221 | A Fine Painting of Radha Meeting Krishna at the Hour of Cowdust, Godhuli, Punjab Hills, 19th Century Property from the Collection of Edwin Hardy, San Francisco, California. Sold for $28,800 Lot 181 | A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner, Qianlong Period Mark and Period Property from the Estate of Dan Parmalee Eells (1825–1903), thence by descent. Sold for $25,600 Lot 178 | A Chinese Canton Style Embroidered Silk Floor Screen, Late 19th-Early 20th Century Property from the collection of Mr. Robert H. Lee, Cincinnati, Ohio Sold for $23,040 Lot 198 | A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Silver Figure of Yamantaka Sold for $21,760 Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
The Freeman’s | Hindman Important Jewelry auction achieved an impressive $3,543,316 total with 91% of lots sold and a 117% sell-through by value. This auction featured distinguished collections from the Estates of Phyllis Pressman, Carol Hardin Davis, and Mary L. Bundy—all achieving white-glove results—alongside notable property from private collectors. “Yesterday’s results show the continued strength of the jewelry market, demand for signed pieces, and exceptional colored gemstones,” said April Matteini, SVP, Head of Department, Jewelry. “The top-selling lots, a Van Cleef & Arpels unheated Burmese ruby and diamond brooch (Lot 191), a Bulgari diamond necklace (Lot 42), and an unheated Ceylon sapphire (Lot 188), all more than tripled their low estimates. These top lots also had impeccable provenance, proving once again, jewels with stories are beloved by collectors.” Lot 32 | Sapphire and diamond necklace sold for $89,400 Property of Phyllis and Fred Pressman, the Family behind Barneys New York The highly anticipated jewelry collection from Phyllis and Fred Pressman captivated bidders, achieving a flawless 100% sell-through and realizing a remarkable $1,096,896. Highlights included a striking Bulgari, yellow gold and diamond necklace (Lot 42) from the 1980s, which sold for $140,200, and a matching bracelet, (lot 41) which achieved $86,225. The second leading lot was a dazzling cushion cut sapphire and diamond necklace (Lot 32), that achieved $89,400. This landmark sale was the first of five featuring property from the Pressman collection to be presented by Freeman’s | Hindman. Lot 168 | Antique, diamond and natural pearl necklace sold for $54,400 Jewelry from the Estate of Carol Hardin Davis The sophisticated collection of Carol Hardin Davis of Naples, Florida—encompassed an exquisite array of rubies, sapphires, and natural pearls, reflecting her refined taste and discerning eye—achieved a 100% sell-through, realizing a total of $1,204,054. Leading the sale was an important Van Cleef & Arpels Burmese ruby and diamond brooch (Lot 191) which sold for $171,950. This rare piece features three unheated Burmese rubies of exceptional quality and color. Another standout from the estate was a Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring (Lot 188), which achieved $140,200—more than triple its pre-sale estimate. The ring showcases an unheated emerald cut sapphire flanked by two half-moon cut diamonds in platinum—a timeless expression of elegance. Lot 70 | Colombian emerald twin stone ring sold for $92,575 Distinguished Collection from the Estate of Mary L. Bundy The jewelry from the estate of Mary L. Bundy of Massachusetts achieved strong results, with 100% of lots sold with several standout pieces. Colombian emeralds of exceptional quality led the sale, including a twin stone emerald ring (Lot 70), which sold for $92,575, and an Edwardian Colombian emerald and diamond brooch pendant (Lot 71), which sold for $60,800. Overall Top Lots Lot 191 | an important Van Cleef & Arpels Burmese ruby and diamond brooch | Sold for $171,950 Lot 42 | Bulgari, yellow gold and diamond necklace | Sold for $140,200 Lot 188 | Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring | Sold for $140,200 Lot 167 | Cartier, natural pearl and diamond earrings with additional carved emerald drops | Sold for $114,800 Lot 70 | Colombian emerald twin stone ring | Sold for $92,575 Lot 32 | Sapphire and diamond necklace | Sold for $89,400 Lot 41 | Bulgari, yellow gold and diamond bracelet | Sold for $86,225 Lot 18 | Van Cleef & Arpels, yellow gold, diamond, and colored diamond bracelet | Sold for $70,350 Lot 92 | Yellow gold and diamond ring | Sold for $64,000 Lot 71 | Edwardian, Colombian emerald and diamond brooch pendant | Sold for $60,800 Freeman’s | Hindman will round out the sale season with an Important Jewelry auction on December 11 in New York and is currently accepting consignments. Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
On October 8, Freeman’s | Hindman will present Mountain Meadow: Property from the Collection of Betty and Gordon Moore in a single-owner sale at the firm’s Chicago saleroom. The auction offers the contents of the couple’s Woodside, California estate, a Tudor Revival residence designed by architect Gardner Dailey and situated in the Santa Cruz foothills. For more than 30 years, Betty and Gordon Moore lived at Mountain Meadow, where they assembled a collection of fine English and Irish Georgian furniture and decorative arts with the guidance of art advisor and antiques expert Tim Corfield. Gordon, co-founder of Intel, was particularly drawn to pieces of mechanical ingenuity, while Betty, an active member of the Fine Art committee and Governing Board at nearby Filoli Gardens, selected works that reflected her discerning eye for quality design and craftsmanship. The collection includes notable examples of furniture and decorative arts, from rare clocks to intricately carved seating furniture, many chosen for their historical significance and distinctive design. The sale of this collection will benefit the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the charitable organization they established in 2000 to advance scientific discovery, environmental conservation, and the special character of the San Francisco Bay Area. “The level of connoisseurship and personality that comes through this collection makes it a delight to work with,” says Nick Coombs, Vice President, Senior Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts. “The Moores imbued life and character into the objects they used to decorate Mountain Meadow and the results are immediately recognizable to the well-trained eye." Tim Corfield states, “It was a privilege to work with Betty and Gordon Moore for more than two decades as they thoughtfully assembled their collection at Mountain Meadow. Their vision and passion for fine English and Irish furniture and decorative arts made the process immensely rewarding. It is an honor now to help present this collection to a wider audience, ensuring these pieces find new homes while continuing the Moores’ philanthropic legacy through the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.” Through this offering, Freeman’s | Hindman is proud to celebrate the Moores’ lasting impact as collectors, innovators, and philanthropists. LEFT TO RIGHT: A George III Rosewood, Amaranth and Marquetry Cabinet on Stand | Estimate $3,000 – 5,000 A Rare and Unusual Scottish George III Water-Powered Tall Case Clock | Estimate $4,000 – 6,000 A Grand Tour Carved Marble Bust of a Julio-Claudian Emperor | Estimate $3,000 – 5,000 Featured Auction Highlights · Lot 150 | A Rare and Unusual Scottish George III Water-Powered Tall Case Clock Robert Shand, late 18th/early 19th century | Estimate: $4,000 – 6,000 Commissioned for Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon, this clock replaces traditional weights with a water-wheel mechanism—an ingenious rarity that reflects the experimental spirit of the Scottish Enlightenment. Installed at Mountain Meadow with its hydrodynamic system intact, the clock appealed to Gordon Moore’s lifelong interest in science and technology. · Lot 175 | A George III Rosewood, Amaranth and Marquetry Cabinet on Stand Circa 1775 | Estimate: $3,000 – 5,000 This refined cabinet showcases exotic veneers and neoclassical motifs inspired by Thomas Chippendale’s designs. Likely produced by a leading London workshop, it exemplifies the sophistication of late 18th-century furniture-making. · Lot 28 | A Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps After the Design by Morgan and Sanders, circa 1815 | Estimate: $1,500 – 2,500 An inventive Regency design, this metamorphic chair transforms into a set of library steps. First published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of Arts in 1811, the piece represents both functional innovation and fashionable neoclassical style. · Lot 3 | A Grand Tour Carved Marble Bust of a Julio-Claudian Emperor 18th/19th century | Estimate: $3,000 – 5,000 Carved for travelers on the Grand Tour, this bust of a Roman emperor reflects the 19th-century market for classical revival works that brought the grandeur of antiquity into European collections. Additional Highlights · Lot 2 | A George III Painted Beechwood Triple-Back Settee, Circa 1790 | Estimate $2,000 – 3,000 · Lot 16 | A Regency Mahogany Library Bergère, Early 19th Century | Estimate $3,000 – 5,000 · Lot 25 | A Queen Anne Beechwood and Pine Wingback Armchair, Circa 1710 | Estimate $2,000 – 3,000 · Lot 50 | Benjamin Williams Leader R.A., Across the Heath, 1909 | Estimate $6,000 – 8,000 · Lot 64 | A George III Mahogany Serving Table, Circa 1780 | Estimate $5,000 – 7,000 · Lot 69 | A Chamberlain Worcester Dragons in Compartments Porcelain Well-and-Tree Meat Platter and Chafing Dish, Circa 1796 | Estimate $1,000 – 1,500 · Lot 80 | A George III Mahogany Pipe-Organ Tall Case Clock, William Vale, London, Mid 18th Century | Estimate $8,000 – 12,000 · Lot 89 | A Regency Silver Tea Urn, Benjamin Smith II, London, 1814 | Estimate $8,000 – 12,000 · Lot 102 | A Scottish George III Mahogany Musical Bracket Clock, Dial Signed John Gibson, Edinburgh, Third Quarter 18th Century Estimate $1,000 – 2,000 · Lot 110 | A George II Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Circa 1755 | Estimate $3,000 – 5,000 · Lot 131 | A Large Feraghan Sarouk Rug, Arak District, Northwest Persia, 3rd Quarter 19th Century Estimate $10,000 – 15,000 · Lot 181 | A Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet, Early 19th Century | Estimate $2,000 – 3,000 · Lot 198 | A George III Maple, Satinwood and Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800 | Estimate $2,000 – 3,000 Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
On September 25 and 26, Freeman’s | Hindman will present a thoughtfully curated selection of paintings, sculptures, works on paper, prints, and multiples. The auctions feature prominent names representing master artists—from Barry Flanagan, Gertrude Abercrombie, Joel Shapiro, and Richard Hunt to Julian Opie, Keith Haring, and Ed Ruscha. Our fall Post War and Contemporary Art and Prints and Multiples auctions in our Chicago saleroom offer collectors exceptional opportunities to acquire significant works across movements, media, and generations. Barry Flanagan (Welsh, 1941–2009) Hare on Curly Bell, 1980 | Estimate: $150,000 – 250,000 Post War and Contemporary Art Leading the September 25 Post War and Contemporary Art sale is Barry Flanagan’s whimsical yet commanding bronze Hare on Curly Bell, 1980 (lot 59; estimated value $150,000–250,000), one of the artist’s most iconic motifs. The hare is poised majestically atop the curve of a fallen bell, limbs outstretched and carefree. Inspired by a chance sighting on the Sussex Downs, Flanagan began depicting the animal in the late 1970s, capturing its lively spirit and transforming it into a lasting symbol of movement, joy, and vitality. Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) Home Run at White Sox Park, 1964 | Estimate: $60,000 – 80,000 Also of note is Gertrude Abercrombie’s surreal daydream of a painting Home Run at White Sox Park, 1964 (lot 22; estimated value: $60,000 – 80,000). Though set against the backdrop of a baseball stadium, the work transcends the sport entirely. A luminous blue-green sky—punctuated by eight white, circular puffs and a solitary red balloon—reflects Abercrombie’s belief in the sky as a mirror of the earth. The puffs, echoing the celebratory fireworks of a White Sox home run, serve less as a tribute to baseball and more as a poetic gesture toward the metaphysical. As with much of Abercrombie’s work, this deceptively simple scene quietly shifts the viewer from the realm of the familiar to the fantastical. In addition, Jack Bush’s powerfully vibrant hard-edged abstraction Piston, 1967 (lot 45; estimate: $50,000 – 70,000), and Joel Shapiro’s elegantly engineered figural minimalism in Untitled, 2001–07 (lot 48; estimated value: $60,000 – 80,000). “My picks to click from the star-studded September 25 Post-War and Contemporary Art auction are an uplifting, summer firecracker of a Gertrude Abercrombie painting titled Home Run at White Sox Park, 1964—slightly out of left field for her, but no less of a knockout—and Barry Flanagan’s wildly whimsical bronze sculpture Hare on Curly Bell, 1980, ringing true like a fairy tale yet to be told,” said Zack Wirsum, SVP, Head of Department, Post War and Contemporary Art. “I expect both to soar out of the park, going leaps and bounds beyond their estimates.” Additional Top Lots: · Cindy Sherman, Untitled #212 (from History Portrait), 1989 (lot 4; estimate: $40,000 – 60,000) · Gladys Nilsson, Blewbanananosask, 1968 (lot 25; estimate: $15,000 – 25,000) · Nam June Paik, Street of Seoul, 1988 (lot 46; estimate: $15,000 – 25,000) · Richard Hunt, Natural Form, 1978 (lot 51; estimate: $30,000 – 50,000) · Isamu Noguchi, Figure Emerging, 1982 (lot 53; estimate: $50,000 – 70,000) Prints and Multiples The September 26 Prints and Multiples auction features three distinct sessions—Contemporary, Modern, and Old Masters—ensuring there’s something for every collector. Highlights of the sale include Julian Opie’s vibrant Walking in London II (set of 5), 2014 (lot 8; estimate: $60,000–80,000); Keith Haring’s boldly graphic Untitled (from Three Lithographs), 1985 (lot 21; estimate: $50,000–70,000); Ed Ruscha and Raymond Pettibon’s signature text work Amen (State I), 2009 (lot 1; estimate: $4,000–6,000); and Tom Wesselmann’s figurative Hedy (Sandpaper), 1985/90 (lot 4; estimate: $10,000–15,000). Equally notable are the Old Masters, with Rembrandt’s The Blind Fiddler, 1631 (lot 108; estimate: $800–1,200), and Albrecht Dürer’s Saint Jerome in His Study, 1514 (lot 106; estimate: $20,000–30,000). The sale will be a treat for all discerning collectors to enjoy perusing centuries of artworks created on paper. Julian Opie (British, b. 1958) Walking in London II (set of 5), 2014 | Estimate: $60,000 – 80,000 “We are thrilled to present this selection of editions anchored by a strong session of Contemporary Prints, while also showcasing exceptional Old Master impressions,” said Christina Kiriakos, Associate Specialist, Fine Art. “Truly, the auction offers opportunities for collectors of every category and at all price points.” Additional Top Lots: · Robert Motherwell, Red Sea II, 1979, (lot 46; estimate $8,000 – 12,000) · Robert Motherwell, Red Sea I, 1976, (lot 47; estimate $8,000 – 12,000) · Pablo Picasso, La Pique Cassée,1959, (lot 73; estimate $20,000 – 30,000) Sale Preview: Highlights from the Post War and Contemporary Art and Prints and Multiples auctions will be on view at 1550 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60607. September 20 – 21 | 11am – 4pm September 22 – 24 | 10am – 5pm Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
Freeman’s is honored to present The Couture Collection of Maureen Dwyer Smith, a compelling offering of garments and accessories from the wardrobe of one of Chicago’s most esteemed civic leaders and philanthropists.
Freeman’s proudly presents Important Jewelry on September 16 in Chicago. This auction features exquisite colored gemstones and jewels from the world’s most esteemed jewelry houses.
On September 21, Freeman’s Hindman will proudly offer Garden Party: The Collection of Renny Reynolds, an evocative and curated group of Pennsylvania Impressionists, British and American Furniture and Decorative Arts. The event conveys the refined sensibility of one of America’s foremost lifestyle experts, and offers a rare glimpse into the aesthetic sensibilities of a man whose work has redefined the American landscape. A VISIONARY Renny Reynolds (b. 1947) has been celebrated for decades for transforming both indoor and outdoor spaces into experiences of effortless elegance. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a degree in Landscape Architecture, Reynolds opened his first New York City shop in the early 1960s. His breakthrough came when fashion icon Bill Blass commissioned him to design the terrace garden for his penthouse apartment—a project that set the stage for a storied career spanning five decades. Founder of Renny Design for Entertaining, later Renny & Reed, Reynolds’s lavish events and cultivated garden designs graced the pages of Architectural Digest, House & Garden, Town & Country, W, and Garden Design. He authored the best-selling The Art of the Party, lauded as the “party planner’s bible,” and orchestrated receptions at the White House for Presidents Ford, Nixon, and Reagan, for the Clintons following their tenure in Washington. His legendary soirées at Studio 54, complete with gilded Chinese junks for Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium launch and Bianca Jagger atop her iconic white horse, are now legendary cultural lore. In 2008, the American Horticultural Society honored him with its highest accolade, the “Great American Gardener” Award. AN ODE TO BUCKS COUNTY In his ‘Dogs and Frogs’ Estate in the heart of Bucks County, Reynolds recreated a vision of Eden, both outside and inside, through a personal collection of paintings that echo the region’s bucolic charm. Lot 4 | Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) | Sycamore and Elm | Estimate: $50,000 - 80,000 Among the Fine Art highlights of the Reynolds collection are works by giants of the New Hope School, such as founder William L. Lathrop and Edward Redfield, as well as Fern Coppedge and Daniel Garber, the latter being represented by Sycamore and Elm (Lot 4) (estimate: $50,000-80,000) a delicate view of bare trees on the verge of burgeoning, slowly transitioning to their spring form and poetically illustrating earth’s soft awakening from a long winter. Lot 10 | Robert Spencer (American, 1879–1931) | Waterloo Row, 1917 | Estimate: $60,000 - 100,000 The top lot of the sale is Waterloo Row, a rare 1917 canvas by Robert Spencer (Lot 10) (estimate: $60,000-100,000). Depicting a row of tenements in New Hope, where the artist relocated in the early 1910s, it shows the artist’s empathy for the local working class, which he often depicted - unlike other artists from the New Hope colony. George Sotter, one of Redfield’s protégés, is well-represented in the Collection via three examples. From his luminous early summer scenes to the deeper purples of his later palette, Country Road at Twilight (Lot 20) (1916, estimate: $40,000-60,000), Roadside House (Lot 18) (c. 1940s, estimate: $30,000-50,000) and Windybush Valley (Lot 19) (estimate: $30,000-50,000) retrace Sotter’s stylistic evolution alongside Reynolds’s own lifelong passion for quaint and serene open-air vistas. Lot 20 | George William Sotter (American, 1879–1953) | Country Road at Twilight, 1916 | Estimate: $40,000 - 60,000 Other works by Clarence Johnson, Lilian Montague, Harry Leith-Ross, and RAD Miller complete the offering, emphasizing Reynold’s admiration for the Bucks County landscape over the years and across various styles. The exquisite collection is complemented by a combination of British and American furniture, along with decorative arts. Renny’s lively interior style shines through in the carefully curated pieces. Formal Pennsylvania furniture is cleverly combined with unpretentious rustic items. Whimsical small objects and patterned textiles, such as an extensive array of English and European majolica, hooked rugs, metal lighting fixtures, and groups of miniature collectibles, enhance this arrangement. Outside, garden items take prominence, merging the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. Rounding out the collection are over 150 English and American titles on gardens, including their design, architecture, and maintenance, from Reynolds’ library. Exhibition & Auction Details Pre-Sale Exhibition Freeman’s | Hindman Philadelphia Galleries, 2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA September 15-20, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM September 21, By Appointment Auction Freeman’s | Hindman Philadelphia Galleries, 2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA Sunday, September 21 at 12 PM ET Contact Alasdair Nichol | anichol@freemansauction.com Adam Veil | aveil@freemansauction.com Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
Freeman’s Summer Edit auction presented a refined cross-category showcase of more than 350 expertly curated lots over two days, celebrating iconic design and timeless luxury.
Freeman’s | Hindman’s European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction presented over 400 lots across two days, showcasing a rich array of English and Continental furniture, sculpture, paintings, and decorative arts spanning the 17th through early 20th centuries. The sale achieved a total of $1,274,612, with 83% lots sold, and welcomed 13% new buyers to Freeman’s | Hindman, underscoring continued interest and market strength in this category. Lot 257 | A Matched Pair of German Carved Amber-Mounted Pricket Sticks, 16th Century | Sold for $57,600 Lot 234 | Attributed to Augustin Terwesten, Bacchus and Ariadne, Dutch, 1711-1781 | Sold for $25,600 Lot 153 | An Italian Micromosaic and Parcel Gilt Oak Center Table, Second Half 19th Century | Sold for $38,400 “We are delighted with the auction results for superlative examples of sculpture, ceramics and works of art. Bidders were drawn to the extraordinary, the unusual or to familiar forms embellished with opulent materials.” – Corbin Horn, Senior Vice President, Head of Department, European Furniture & Decorative Arts. At the heart of the auction was a distinguished private collection from California, which achieved an impressive 88% rate of lots sold. This refined assemblage of paintings, rare objects, and fine furniture contributed significantly to the sale’s success, with several of its pieces ranking among the top-selling lots, including an Italian micromosaic and parcel gilt oak center table, micromosaic possibly by Cesare Roccheggiani, second half 19th century sold at $38,400 (Lot 153); attributed to Augustin Terwesten, Bacchus and Ariadne, (Dutch, 1711-1781) sold at $25,600 (Lot 234); and a pair of continental patinated and parcel gilt bronze plaques of Roman emperors, 19th century sold at $19,200 (Lot 170). Noteworthy Highlights Additional standout lots include a matched pair of German carved amber-mounted pricket sticks, 16th century, which sold for $57,600 (Lot 257). Amber carving flourished during this period, particularly in the Prussian region. The material’s aesthetic quality and ease of carving made it a prized object of trade used in jewelry, decorative objects, and amulets. A pair of English lead allegorical garden urns, dating from the mid-late 18th century, were consigned by the Art Institute of Chicago and sold for $25,600 (Lot 348). The museum has owned the urns since 1935. Additional Highlights · Lot 420 | A Serapi Carpet, Northwest Persia, circa 1900 | Sold for $21,760 · Lot 364 | A Carved Wood Model of the Paestum Temple of Hera II in a Rosewood Display Case, The Temple Modern, The Display Case | Sold for $19,200 · Lot 156 | An Italian Micromosaic Table Top, Possibly Cesare Roccheggiani, Second Half 19th Century | Sold for $17,920 · Lot 242 | A Brussels Mythological Tapestry, 18th Century | Sold for $16,640 · Lot 248 | Christopher Wilhelm Eckersberg, A Group of Three Male Nudes, 1824-1830, (Danish, 1783-1853) | Sold for $16,640 · Lot 94 | A French Articulated Walnut Maquette of a Horse | Sold for $12,800 · Lot 303 | An English Green-Dyed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy | Sold for $11,520
Freeman’s | Hindman announces a nearly 9% year-over-year increase in total sales for the first half of 2025, despite a reported 6% decline in the broader art market during the same period. With a robust 89% sell-through rate by lot and 121% by value, the firm recorded one of the strongest first halves in its recent history. The growth reflects accelerated national and global demand, with 24% of bidders new to the firm, and participants from 53 countries. “These results reflect the incredible momentum our team has built across categories,” said Alyssa Quinlan, CEO of Freeman’s | Hindman. “We’re seeing increased engagement from collectors around the world who value the expertise of our specialists and the depth of our curated offerings.” Significant Category Growth Freeman’s | Hindman posted strong year-over-year increases across several departments. The following are some that experienced the highest increases: Lincoln’s Legacy: A Record-Setting Sale A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination,14 April 1865. | Sold for $1,512,500 In May, Freeman’s | Hindman achieved a landmark moment with Lincoln’s Legacy: Historic Americana from the Life of Abraham Lincoln, presented on behalf of the Lincoln Presidential Foundation. The auction realized $7.9 million, surpassing its $4M estimate, broke five world records, and drew over 1.2 billion media impressions, with coverage from The New York Times, Artnet, CBS News, and others. The highest-selling lot of the auction was a poignant pair of stained leather gloves that President Abraham Lincoln carried in his pocket the night he was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865. The gloves realized $1,512,500, setting a new benchmark for Lincoln-related historical artifacts. Season Highlights From Left to Right Andy Warhol Cowboys and Indians (the complete portfolio of ten), 1986 Set | Sold for $838,700 Gertrude Abercrombie Set for the Night, 1950 | Sold for $267,200 $100,000 Reward! The murderer of our late beloved President, Abraham Lincoln, is still at large. 20 April 1865. | Sold for $762,500 From Left to Right Fritz Scholder Four Indian Riders, 1967 | Sold for $476,750 Clarence Alphonse Gagnon Sunday Morning, Québec, c. 1921 | Sold for $457,700 Van Cleef & Arpels, Coral, Diamond, and Emerald Jewelry Suite | Sold for $343,400 From Left to Right Lê Phổ La Clarté d'Été, c. 1975 | Sold for $432,300 Executed 1791-1793 Charles Peale Polk A Portrait Of General George Washington At Princeton | Sold for $406,900 A cuff button worn by President Abraham Lincoln on the night of his assassination at Ford's Theatre, 14 April 1865. | Sold for $445,000 Engaging the Art World The firm also deepened its community and institutional engagement through national programming, including: · The Baer Faxt Talks in Chicago with Josh Baer · New York Season Kickoff with Marion Maneker, Wendy Cromwell, and Drew Watson · Fritz Scholder Panel in Denver featuring Dr. Julie Sasse, Tony Abeyta, and Dr. Annabeth Headrick · Lincoln’s Legacy Panel in New York with Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer Looking Ahead: A Historic Fall Season Freeman’s | Hindman enters the second half of 2025 preparing to celebrate its 220th anniversary. The firm will present a landmark series of single-owner sales, including property from Phyllis and Fred Pressman—the visionaries behind the rise of Barneys New York—Betty and Gordon Moore of San Francisco, renowned garden and event designer Renny Reynolds, among others. Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.