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Founded in 1805, Freeman's is America's oldest auction house, an esteemed presence with deep-rooted expertise. Our year-round auctions feature the sale of art and luxury goods across multiple categories, from fine and decorative arts to jewelry, design, and more, catered to first-time buyers and established collectors alike. As Philadelphia's international auction house, Freeman's offers specialized, attentive client services to buyers and sellers regionally and around the world, bringing the best of art, design, and luxury to market. Freeman's is America's oldest auction house, serving clients in the buying and selling of fine and decorative arts, jewelry, design, and more since 1805. With international experience and comprehensive knowledge of market conditions, Freeman's specialists work closely with consignors and collectors to offer unparalleled service and customized marketing solutions, delivering impressive results. We offer year-round auctions of art and luxury goods across multiple categories, from Asian art and books and manuscripts to jewelry, modern and contemporary art, and Pennsylvania Impressionists. Freeman's knowledgeable team of specialists brings rare, important, and fresh-to-market works to auction, leading to such record-breaking results as the 2021 sales of Carl Moll's painting White Interior for $4.7M and signer Charles Carroll's copy of the Declaration of Independence for $4.42M. Headquartered in the heart of Philadelphia, Freeman's is keenly attuned to the needs of both its local and international client base. With a team of regional representatives throughout the country and a strategic marketing alliance with Scotland's Lyon & Turnbull, Freeman's global presence ensures that clients receive sterling service regardless of location. Follow Freeman's On Freeman's website, you'll find up-to-date information about upcoming and past auctions. You can also connect with Freeman's on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
 
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Upcoming Auctions from Freeman's | Hindman

[Literature] [Keats, John] Spenser, Edmund: The Works of that Famous English Poet, Mr. Edmond Spense
[Fishing] (Walton, Izaak): The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative man's Recreation. Being a Discou[Americana] [Pennsylvania & New Jersey] Thomas, Gabriel: An Historical and Geographical Account of t

Books and Manuscripts

Freeman’s | Hindman’s June 25, 2024 Books and Manuscripts auction in Philadelphia features almost 300 lots of printed Americana, Literature, Fishing, Art, Maps, Prints, and more, led by an incredible rarity of with a remarkable association: English Romantic poet John Keats's personal copy of The Works of Edmond Spenser… Renowned book collector A. Edward Newton considered it as the centerpiece of his legendary collection ($50,000-$80,000). Other top lots include an impressive 1615 illuminated portolan chart of the Mediterranean by ($20,000-$30,000), and the very rare 1698 first edition of Gabriel Thomas’s foundational An Historical and Geographical Account of the Province and Country of Pensilvania; and of West-New-Jersey in America... ($15,000-$25,000). The sale proudly offers 55 lots of books and prints from the Fishing and Sporting library of American naturalist and adventurer Brooke Dolan II, including the very rare 1653 first edition of Izaak Walton’s masterpiece The Compleat Angler ($30,000-50,000), , as well as Sir Humphrey Davy’s copy of Sarah Bowdich’s 1828 The Freshwater Fishes of Great Britain, considered the rarest work on ichthyology ($25,000-$35,000). Rounding out the auction is a land patent signed by Benjamin Franklin selling a tract of land confiscated from loyalist Joseph Galloway ($12,000-$18,000), the first complete edition of the Hebrew Bible published in America, in 1814 ($7,000-$10,000); an 1838 first edition of Carswell’s Pathological Anatomy ($8,000-$12,000), a near-complete set of James Otto Lewis’s 1835 The Aboriginal Port Folio ($8,000-$12,000), a fine association copy of George Edwards’s The Natural History of Uncommon Birds..., 1743-51 ($15,000-$25,000) and more.
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Bidder Reviews for Freeman's | Hindman (152)

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Scott
El Cajon, CA

Feb 27, 2024
Excellent customer service
I had a concern about payment and shipping. All my questions were quickly answered with care and knowledge. Great effort was made to be certain I was well taken care of. I would not hesitate to take part in another auction with Freeman's.
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[Children's & Illustrated] du Bois, William Pène: The Giant

Charlie
Mechanicsburg, PA

Dec 07, 2023
Freeman’s
Excellent.
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[Philadelphia & Pennsylvania] The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania...

Michael
Lititz, PA

Dec 06, 2023
Professional and Courteous
Freeman's is always professional and courteous... representing wonderful quality items with an experienced staff. Michael Lititz, Pa
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A large full-bodied copper and cast-zinc running horse weathervane, late 19th century

TIM
Greensboro, GA

Oct 14, 2023
Helpful Staff
Both Megan at Freemen's and Sean at U. S. Mailroom (who picked-up and shipped my items) were extremely helpful.
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A group of five silhouettes Various artists, early 19th century

Charles
Bellport, NY

Oct 12, 2023
So helpful
Megan was a sweetheart in helping me locate a shipper at the best price. Was so impressed how they remained in contact with me.
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English School 18th century Portrait of a Reverend

Vanessa
Salem, NJ

Oct 12, 2023
The Best of the Best
Freeman is an iconic American Institution of Art and Antiques that has successfully survived the pandemic and transition to online bidding venue. It remains the last vestige of decorum and authentic items.
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Johann Jacob Friedrich Krebs (c. 1749-1815) A printed and hand-colored Fraktur birth record, dated

Susanlee
East Sandwich, MA

Aug 19, 2023
Outstanding Experience
A beautiful pin. Gold is heavy, enameling is perfect and pearls are gorgeous. So happy with this purchase. My three little birds on a branch!
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An 18K Yellow Gold, Pearl, and Enamel Brooch

Erwin
Mount Laurel, NJ

Apr 14, 2023
Best Gallery
Always authentic art. Best gallery
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Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Visage de faune

Past Auctions from Freeman's | Hindman

A 14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Brooch
An 18K White Gold and Diamond Ring 1.25 Carat Colorless (D) Internally Flawless (IF) Round BrilliantA Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Speedy 30 Louis Vuitton

Luxe: Summer Jewels

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
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[American Revolution] America in Arms. A Short and Faithful Account of the Conduct of Great Britain
[Architecture] [Wright, Frank Lloyd, and El Lissitzky] Wendingen[Presidential] [Washington, George] The Love of Truth Mark the Boy

Books and Manuscripts

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
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Josef Scharl (American/German, 1896–1954) Sonnenblumen (Sunflowers)
Studio of Sebastiano del Piombo (Italian, 1485-1547) The Vision of Saint Anthony AbbotÉmile Munier (French, 1840–1895) Mother and Daughter in an Interior (The Adored One)

European Art and Old Masters

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
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A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany pedestal regulator clock François Linke (French,
An Italian bronze royal marriage urn bearing the combined arms of the House of Savoy and France 17thAn Ancient Egyptian wooden sarcophagus front Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.

The Tastemaker

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Clarence K. Chatterton (American, 1880–1973) Afternoon on the Rocks
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Portrait of Robin PageWilliam Samuel Horton (American, 1865–1936) Beggars on the Balcony

Collect: American Art

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
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Tiffany Studios (American, active 1878-1932) Rose Window for St. Paul's Presbyterian, Philadelphia,
George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) Fine "Conoid" Bench, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1963Harry Bertoia (American, b. Italy, 1915-1978) Untitled (Sonambient), USA, circa late 1960s

Design

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Sam Gilliam (American, 1933-2022) Untitled
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Two-Handled PitcherM.F. Husain (Indian, 1913-2011) Untitled

Modern and Contemporary Art

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
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A Platinum, Natural Burmese Sapphire, and Diamond Ring Royal Blue Burmese No-Heat Sapphire, GRS
An 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Boucheron Suite of Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings, and RingA Platinum, Colombian Muzo Emerald, and Diamond Ring Muzo Green, Old Mine Natural Colombian Emerald,

Fine Jewelry and Gemstones

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
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[Art] Warhol, Andy, and Claes Oldenburg and Robert Indiana, et al. Stamped Indelibly: A Collection
[Children's & Illustrated] [Rackham, Arthur] Female Nude in a Wooded Landscape

Books and Manuscripts

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
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A Chinese carved grey jade "mountain" 提油灰玉山子 Ming dynasty
A pair of Chinese yellow-glazed bowls 嬌黃釉碗一對 Kangxi markOkoku Konoshima (Japanese b.1877-d.1938) 木島桜谷 日本六

Asian Arts

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
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Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Tête de Chèvre en Profil
Ralph Humphrey (American, 1932-1990) UntitledSilas Kopf (American, b. 1949) "Sloppy Paint Job" Cabinet, USA, 2001

Art and Design

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A Wedgwood Encaustic-Decorated Black Basalt Handled Urn UK, 19th century
A Wedgwood Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) Designed Chocolate Stoneware Fish Vase, UK, circa 1870A Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre "Bubbles II" Malfrey Pot UK, 1920s

The Rubin Wedgwood Collection

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
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William-Adolphe Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905) La Fleur Préférée (also known as
Gustave Loiseau (French, 1865–1935) Pont-AvenJames Jacques Joseph Tissot (French, 1836–1902) Sur la Plage

European Art and Old Masters

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
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[Counter-Culture] Bukowski, Charles, and Douglas Blazek A Unique Copy of "A Bukowski Sampler", and
[Sports] Jordan, Michael, et al. 1996 NBA All-Star Game Signed Basketball[Presidential] Jefferson, Thomas Autograph Letter, signed

Books and Manuscripts

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