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
Gavel & Grace: The Estate of Justice Newman
Gavel & Grace: The Estate of the Honorable Sandra Schultz Newman presents the collection of one of Philadelphia's most distinguished and trailblazing figures. A pioneering attorney and jurist, Justice Newman was the first woman elected to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and a formidable presence in the city's legal, cultural, and social spheres. Assembled over decades, her collection reflects a discerning and deeply personal eye, bringing together fine art, sculpture, design, decorative arts, and couture. Highlights include works by Alex Katz, Harry Bertoia, Red Grooms, and Vladimir Kagan, among others, offering a glimpse into a life defined by confidence, curiosity, and impeccable taste. Comprised of 69 lots, the sale celebrates not only Justice Newman's historic achievements, but also her enduring appreciation for beauty, craftsmanship, and individuality. Together, these objects provide an intimate portrait of a remarkable woman whose influence extended far beyond the courtroom. .
Asian Works of Art
This summer, we are delighted to present a curated mid-season auction featuring 300 carefully selected lots of Asian Works of Art. Spanning diverse categories, including Chinese porcelains, elegant scholar’s objects, delicate jade carvings, snuff bottles, textiles, and fine Japanese and Korean works of art. This sale offers a little something for seasoned connoisseurs and anyone who is simply passionate about Asian art.![[American Revolution] Thomas Jefferson at the Birth of a New Nation: An Important Letter Carried by](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/420376/233883505_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1780677787)
![[Baseball] "The Two Big Guns of the N.Y. Yanks": A Striking Type 1 Press Photograph of Lou Gehrig's](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/420376/233883514_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1780677787)
![[War of 1812] "We Have Met the Enemy and They are Ours": The Critical Promotion of a Naval Hero,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/420376/233883715_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1780677787)
How History Unfolds on Paper, Part X
This summer, Freeman’s is pleased to present How History Unfolds on Paper: Important Americana from the Eric C. Caren Collection, Part X on June 30, 2026. This single-owner auction represents one of the most extensive documentations of American history in private hands. The collection spans the period before national independence through westward expansion, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Movement, and into the 21st century. The collection tells a broad and compelling story of America, highlighting communities and individuals whose voices have too often been overlooked. What distinguishes this sale is not only its scale and rarity, but the distinctly American narrative it presents.
Western Manuscripts and Miniatures
The third annual sale of Western Manuscripts and Miniatures on 9 July represents the strongest offering in the series to date. Curated in collaboration with the internationally renowned manuscript scholar Dr. Sandra Hindman, the sale brings together an exceptional selection of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, illuminated leaves, and miniatures, creating a survey of manuscript production spanning centuries of European artistic and intellectual achievement. At the heart of the sale are two distinguished collections of illuminated Books of Hours assembled by European bibliophiles in Switzerland and Germany. Richly decorated and remarkably preserved, these manuscripts feature the work of some of the most accomplished illuminators of the fifteenth century, including the Master of the Pink Canopies Saints, the Rosenberg Master, the Master of the Lee Hours, and a close collaborator of Willem Vrelant. Also among the highlights is the Missal of Jean d'Amboise, a rare and important manuscript created for Jean I d'Amboise, bishop-duke of Langres and peer of France, offering one of the finest surviving examples of late fifteenth-century Champagne illumination. A remarkable Romanesque manuscript from a Swiss private collection stands among the sale's most important offerings. Almost certainly produced at Lambach Abbey—one of the great centers of medieval art, learning, and scientific culture—the manuscript contains Origen's homilies on Genesis and Exodus, extensively decorated with initials and a full-page drawing. Preserved in its published medieval binding and still bearing the abbey shelfmark, it is an exceptional survival from one of Europe's most influential monastic scriptoria. Additional textual treasures include a twelfth-century copy of Peter the Venerable's treatise on heresy, formerly in the collection of the renowned medieval historian Giles Constable.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts: Part I
Among numerous other estates and private collections, our July 14-15 European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction includes property from a jewel of the San Francisco peninsula. In 1912, Joseph D. Grant, the financier and San Francisco civic leader, commissioned architect Lewis Hobart to design and build "Villa Rose." The 40-acre parcel in Hillsborough, California remains as one of the original, historic Gilded Age estates with lush gardens surrounded by wooded parkland. When Charles R. Blyth and his wife purchased the estate in 1936, they renamed it "Strawberry Hill," a reference to the home's pleasing pink color and a nod to Horace Walpole's Gothic Revival mansion in London When Ada and Barrie Regan purchased the residence, it was in a state of disrepair and required substantial attention to the interior and the gardens. Once restoration was complete, Ada and Barrie Regan filled the home with wonderful Continental furniture and decorative objects. Their appreciation for the home's architecture and history is evident in the collection they assembled, offered in this auction and as another sequence of lots in our July 24, 2026 Interiors auction.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts: Part II
Among numerous other estates and private collections, our July 14-15 European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction includes property from a jewel of the San Francisco peninsula. In 1912, Joseph D. Grant, the financier and San Francisco civic leader, commissioned architect Lewis Hobart to design and build "Villa Rose." The 40-acre parcel in Hillsborough, California remains as one of the original, historic Gilded Age estates with lush gardens surrounded by wooded parkland. When Charles R. Blyth and his wife purchased the estate in 1936, they renamed it "Strawberry Hill," a reference to the home's pleasing pink color and a nod to Horace Walpole's Gothic Revival mansion in London When Ada and Barrie Regan purchased the residence, it was in a state of disrepair and required substantial attention to the interior and the gardens. Once restoration was complete, Ada and Barrie Regan filled the home with wonderful Continental furniture and decorative objects. Their appreciation for the home's architecture and history is evident in the collection they assembled, offered in this auction and as another sequence of lots in our July 24, 2026 Interiors auction.Bidder Reviews for Freeman's (1,756)
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EdFort Myers, FL
Apr 26, 2026
Freemans provided great service, plus recommended Mr Shipper
Great auction team and I used their recommended list of shippers, Mr Shipper.
![Navajo Eastern Reservation Weaving [Rug]](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/412223/229218007_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
PeterBinningen, CH
Apr 20, 2026
Friendly customer service
Very helpful response to a request for additional photos. Unfortunately, the automated shipping service is rather expensive and does not allow for personal contact to negotiate/explore more economic options.
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!
Past Auctions from Freeman's
![[ANCIENTS] MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Philip II (c. 359-336 BC). Av Stater. (8.7 g).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/376261/207661650_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1748455357)
![An 1879 Metric Dollar $1 Proof [J-1618; NGC PF55]](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/376261/207661765_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1748455357)
![A 1787 Fugio: 8 Pointed Stars 1c Coin [PCGS VF25]](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/376261/207661829_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1748455357)
![[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/371318/204501359_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1745346841)
![[NATURAL HISTORY]. DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882). On the Origin of Species. London: John Murray, 1859.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/370924/204232619_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1744984151)
![[AMERICANA]. HENNEPIN, Louis (1640-1704). Description de la Louisiane, nouvellement decouverte au](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/370924/204232784_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1744984151)
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