Freeman's
Introducing Freeman’s—America’s Auction House since 1805
The prestige of Freeman’s, Cowan’s, and Hindman—now united under one timeless name. This November, the company will move forward simply as Freeman’s, honoring its historic legacy. The rebrand coincides with the 220th anniversary of its founding in November 1805, when Tristram B. Freeman was appointed auctioneer for the City of Philadelphia.
For more than two centuries, Freeman’s has connected people with extraordinary objects. This next chapter brings together the firm’s combined history, experience, and national reach under one trusted name. Though the brand has evolved, the commitment to clients remains unchanged: to provide exceptional service and expertise at every step.
Upcoming Auctions from Freeman's
Asian Art Online
Presenting over 350 lots, this online auction of Asian art is thoughtfully curated to appeal to buyers of all levels. From new enthusiasts and interior decorators to seasoned connoisseurs in search of delightful, smaller additions, this sale offers accessibility and charm. Notable highlights include Chinese snuff bottles from the Estate of Dr. Thomas Klein, Part II; Chinese porcelain from the Estate of George C.T. Wan, New York; and Chinese textiles from the Collection of Esther Haviland Farrior (1921–1996) and John Farrior (1920–1989), New York.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The April 23 edition of European Furniture & Decorative Arts includes property from the Art Institute of Chicago, the Wetherill Family Collection, a California Collector, the Estate of Richard and Annette Bloch, fine carpets from a Private Family Trust, and many others.
Prints & Multiples
Freeman’s is pleased to present Prints & Multiples, our marquee auction with a tightly curated selection of Old Masters, Modern and Contemporary prints offering depth, quality, and range for collectors at every level. Highlights include works by Picasso, Warhol, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, M.C. Escher, and Dürer, as well as a rare and significant group of copper plates and lithographic stones, led by Rembrandt, Miró, Matisse, Chagall, Dalí, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Fantin-Latour. Scholarly in approach and ambitious in scope, the auction underscores the enduring innovation of artists working on paper, presenting a compelling opportunity for discerning collectors to acquire works of lasting significance.
American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
This sale features a wide assortment of items including William & Mary, Queen Anne, Chippendale, Federal, Classical, Shaker, Aesthetic Movement, and cast iron garden furniture. Early silver, including historic and presentation pieces, is mixed with Chinese Export porcelain. Presidential representations, including several depictions of George Washington, range across mediums, such as portraits, sculpture, textiles, and works on paper, a highlight being a portrait miniature by Robert Field. Other portraits of prominent Americans are done by artists including José Francisco Xavier de Salazar y Mendoza, Robert Street, Micah Williams, Charles Bird King, and Thomas Sully. Portrait miniatures, silhouettes, brass, tinware, glass, baskets, coverlets, quilts, and nautical objects and tools, and hooked rugs fall into both formal and folky categories. Fine needlework samplers, with a rare Adam & Eve example, contrast with self-taught works including an Andrew Clemens bottle and a carved limestone figure by William Edmondson. Centennial and commemorative Patriotic objects should inspire Semiquincentennial celebrants.
Impressionist and Modern Art
Freeman’s April 29 auction of Impressionist and Modern Art is led by the landmark rediscovery of Europa by Josef Šíma, a 1927 near-twin canvas to the version held at the Moravian Gallery in Brno. Offered from the distinguished Ingersoll Family Collection of Philadelphia, the painting is supported by fully documented provenance, firmly anchoring it within Šíma’s Parisian milieu of the late 1920s. One of the artist’s most enigmatic and powerful works, Europa signals an ambitious pictorial language poised between Surrealism and poetic abstraction, that is bound to attract global interest. The sale is further distinguished by works from prominent Russian artists, including Pavel Tchelitchew, Grigory Gluckmann, and Nikolai Fechin, the latter represented by a newly resurfaced portrait from the W.S. Stimmel collection, one of his foremost American patrons. Additional highlights include works on paper by Jean Dufy, Raoul Dufy, Fernand Léger, Françoise Gilot and Paul Signac, rounding out yet another curated and compelling sale to be held in New York.
![Tolkien, J.R.R. (1892-1973). [The Lord of the Rings trilogy:] The Fellowship of the Ring. 1954. --](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/414164/230334371_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1776349915)
The Library of Stephen J. Farber
This spring, Freeman’s is pleased to present The Library of Stephen J. Farber. Over the course of nearly seven decades, Mr. Farber assembled superb copies of some of the most important works of literature ever printed. Highlights include a near-pristine first edition of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four with the scarce original wraparound band; numerous original printings of works by Edgar Allan Poe, among them a first printing of “The Raven?? in the exceptionally scarce original wrappers; a first edition set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings; and Mary Wollstonecraft’s foundational feminist text, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.![[Chicago Pre-Fire]. Sheahan, James W. (1824-1883), text, and Louis Kurz (1833-1921), artist. Chicago](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/414348/230442113_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1776445662)
![[Communications Theory]. A significant archive of works on communications theory, comprising](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/414348/230442017_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1776445662)
Books & Manuscripts, including Americana
Day Two of our Books & Manuscripts sale brings together a dynamic selection of high spots and notable collections. Highlights include an unrecorded Fourth Folio of William Shakespeare, alongside compelling groups of photography and ephemera documenting the Great Chicago Fire. The sale further features two important archives in the fields of Game Theory and Communication Theory. Rounding out the offering is a strong selection of Americana, including Native American photography, works by John James Audubon, and material relating to the founding of the United States.Bidder Reviews for Freeman's (1,745)
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StevenSumter, SC
Apr 03, 2026
Very pleased with my purchases from Freeman's
I was very pleased with both items I won in the Freeman's auction. Pictures and descriptions accurately portrayed the items. Customer service was great and my winnings were quickly shipped.
EmmanuelMontlhéry, FR
Mar 25, 2026
RickHonobia, OK
Mar 11, 2026
Very pleased with Cincinnati location.
The Cincinnati location is top drawer. The young lady I dealt with was extremely sharp, answered a couple of questions I had and was able to take my payment and arrange shipping all during the same phone call. She even spotted a discrepancy in my mailing address, that she corrected then and there. I will definitely be bidding with them in the future.
MatthewWappingers Falls, NY
Mar 06, 2026
High quality antique painting, even better than described!
While I waited for it to arrive, I was sure I had paid too much, but when it got here, I felt like I got a great deal! Painting was well worth the money. I would definitely buy from Freeman's again. Thank you!
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Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 07, 2026
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Past Auctions from Freeman's
Interiors: Featuring The Hamptons Design Edit
Palm Beach, Cincinnati, Phila, Chicago, IL, US
![[LITERATURE - DETECTIVE FICTION]. A group of 400 titles, MOST FIRST EDITIONS, including:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/383690/212274882_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1754339627)
![TOLKIEN, J.R.R. (1892-1973). [The Lord of the Rings trilogy:] The Fellowship of the Ring. 1954. -- T](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/383690/212274851_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1754339603)
Interiors: Feat. Donna Mondi Interior Design
Palm Beach, Phila, Cincinnati, Chicago, IL, US
Interiors: feat. Asian Art and Mountain Décor
Phila, Palm Beach, Cincinnati, Chicago, IL, US
![[WW2] 3 posters recruiting women for service in the A.T.S., Cadet Nurse Corps and Women's Land Army.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/378862/209319478_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1750283127)
![[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate daguerreotype of a young man with his Dalmatian.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/378862/209319490_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1750283128)
![[NATIVE AMERICANS]. Cabinet card of "Big Jim" posed with a Forehand and Wadsworth Army revolver.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/378862/209320060_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1750283127)
Record Auction Results for Freeman's
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