Freeman's, IL - Upcoming Auctions & 1722 Past Catalogs
Freeman's

Freeman's

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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.
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1550 West Carroll Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607
USA
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Upcoming Auctions from Freeman's

A Custom Silk MoirÈ Upholstered Sofa
After a Model by Christophe-Gabriel Allegrain 20th Century Venus Sortant du Bain
Francois Batet (French, b. 1923) Parisienne
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Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) The Wedding
An Italian Parcel Gilt, Silvered and Polychrome Painted Cassone
A Bactrian Style Chlorite Figure
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Philadelphia, Palm Beach, Chicago, IL, US

Bidder Reviews for Freeman's (1,769)

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DanielGranby, CT

Jul 8, 2026
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Won a painting at auction. Drove to Philly to pick it up, it was waiting for us at the door (not packaged, just as it is ready for us to wrap/pack).
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Mary Cable Butler (American, 1865–1946) Surf and Rocks

JaimeMiami, FL

Jul 3, 2026
would I buy from them again? ABSOLUTELY
a great expericence, stress free perfect description quick reply to the messages
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Itzchak Tarkay (Israeli, 1935ñ2012) Untitled

JonGleneden Beach, OR

Jul 1, 2026
Excellent experience.
Very positive experience!
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Eliza Barchus (American, 1857–1959) Mount Hood at Sunset

DianneWake, VA

Jun 29, 2026
Very fine auction. Super follow-up, excellent references for shipping.
Smooth operation here, helpful staff, helpful website. Excellent co-ordination. Special thanks to Rich at UPS Store # 3878 for packing, shipping fragile pottery so well.
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Mata Ortiz and Maricopa Pottery Jars

scottNorth Hills, CA

Jun 28, 2026
Wonderful to deal with! The vases are beautiful!!!
Great place to buy! Thank you!
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Steuben Glass (American, founded 1903) Group of 7 Steuben Glassware Items, c. 1930

ElizabethDania Beach, FL

Jun 26, 2026
As always, a picture-perfect result!!
Fabulous... bid with confidence!!
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Ten Herend Porcelain 'Rust Fishnet" Figurines

AlexBucharest, RO

Jun 24, 2026
I highly recommend! thank you
I highly recommend! very supportive and helpful
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Gert and Uwe Tobias (Romanian, b. 1973) Yet to be titled (GUTdr002), 2007-2008

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.
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Navajo Eastern Reservation Weaving [Rug]

Past Auctions from Freeman's

[Book Club of California]. Caxton, William (ca 1422-1491 or 1492). An Original Leaf from the
Vonnegut, Kurt, Jr. (1922-2007). Slaughterhouse-Five or The Children's Crusade. New York: A Seymour
Watkins, Carleton E. (1829-1916). Section of the Grizzly Giant with Galen Clark, Mariposa Grove,

Printed Books & Early American Photography

United StatesPhiladelphia, Chicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
Miriam Schapiro  (Canadian, 1923-2015) Medusa, 1981
Frank Gehry (American, 1929-2025) Icehenge Desk from the lobby of the Inland Steel Building
Jonathan Chapline (American, b. 1987) Suburban Subdivision, 2021

Oh! You Pretty Things

United StatesChicago, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
A Painted Canvas Three-Panel Floor Screen
A Pair of Monumental Tiger's Eye Veneered Obelisks
A Set of Four French Neoclassical Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Panels

Interiors, Including the Federalist

United StatesPhiladelphia, Palm Beach, Chicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
[American Revolution] Thomas Jefferson at the Birth of a New Nation: An Important Letter Carried by
[Baseball] "The Two Big Guns of the N.Y. Yanks": A Striking Type 1 Press Photograph of Lou Gehrig's
[War of 1812] "We Have Met the Enemy and They are Ours": The Critical Promotion of a Naval Hero,

How History Unfolds on Paper, Part X

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
A Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode
An Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
A Cast Metal Eiffel Tower Four-Tier Etagere

Interiors

United StatesPhiladelphia, Palm Beach, Chicago, IL, US
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A Chinese Blue and White "Daoist Immortals" Brush Pot, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese Green Gauze Embroidered Lady's Informal Robe, Jifu, 19th Century
Three Chinese Jadeite Snuff Bottles, 19th Century

Asian Works of Art

United StatesChicago, New York, Philadelphia, PA, US
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Amethyst Cameo, Diamond, and Onyx Earrings
Rock Crystal Quartz, Diamond, Multigem, and White Gold Brooch
Elizabeth Locke, Carved Venetian Glass Sun Pendant Brooch

Essential Jewelry

United StatesChicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) Untitled, c. mid-1970s
Alex Katz (American, b. 1927) Trishie and Laddy (Lady), 1975
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016)  Bar Cabinet

Gavel & Grace: The Estate of Justice Newman

United StatesNew York, Philadelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Yvonne Canu (French, 1921–2007) Les Mouettes
After Charles Marion Russell (American, 1864–1926) Counting Coup
Mildred Young Olmes (American, 1906–1994) Wind Sweep, 1941

Collect: American and European Art

United StatesChicago, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
A Georg Jensen Five-Piece Silver Tea and Coffee Service
A Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Porcelain Dinner Service
A Waterford Hanover Platinum Stemware Service

Dining at Home

United StatesPhiladelphia, Palm Beach, Chicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
A 1776 Continental Currency Pewter 'Currency' $1 Coin [PCGS XF45; CAC Green Sticker]
A 1907 Saint Gaudens: High Relief-Wire Edge $20 Gold Coin [PCGS MS63]
An 1880-S Morgan $1 Coin [PCGS MS68+; CAC Green Sticker]

Coins

United StatesChicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
A Wheary Streamgard Travel Case Adapted as a Side Table
A George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
A Pair of Neoclassical Iron Onyx-Top Tables

Interiors, Including the Federalist

United StatesPhiladelphia, Palm Beach, Chicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
Important Diamond  Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels, Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond, Diamond, and Yellow Gold 'Gardenia' Brooch
Oscar Heyman, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet

Important Jewelry

United StatesChicago, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, New York, NY, US
Auction Ended
Hermon Atkins MacNeil (American, 1866-1947) The Moqui Prayer for Rain (The Returning of the Snakes),
Eanger Irving Couse (American, 1866-1936) Harmony, 1915
Joseph Henry Sharp (American, 1859-1953) Sunburst Crow Reservation

Western, Wildlife, and Native American Art

United StatesChicago, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, PA, US
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Sarah S. Stilwell Weber (American, 1878-1939) Roller Skating (Saturday Evening Post Cover), 1910
William Glackens (American, 1870-1938) The Yellow Dress
Edward Willis Redfield (American, 1869-1965) Overlooking Soho, Pittsburgh, 1918

American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists

United StatesChicago, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Ippolita, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, and Mother-of-Pearl Pendant Earrings
Cartier, PaillonnÈ Enamel and Yellow Gold Easter Bunny Brooch
Chopard, Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Happy Diamonds Icons' Ring

Essential Jewelry

United StatesChicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
A Charles II Carved Oak Joined Armchair
An English Brass Trumpet-Form Candlestick of Unusually Large Proportions
A Swabian Carved and Polychrome Decorated Figural Group of the Virgin and Child Enthroned

The Oak Era

United StatesChicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
George Nakashima (American, 1905–1990) Conoid Dining Chairs, set of eight, 1969-71
Clarice Cliff (English, 1899–1972) Age of Jazz 4
Samuel Yellin (American, b. Russia, 1884–1940)  Fire Screen, c. 1930 for the Abraham T. Malmed

Modern and Early 20th Century Design

United StatesPhiladelphia, Palm Beach, Chicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
A Greek Bronze Warrior
A Roman Marble Head of Apollo Citharoedus
An Apulian Red-Figured Volute Krater

Antiquities and Ancient Art

United StatesNew York, Chicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
An Egyptian Bronze Falcon
A Greek Gold Wreath
A Roman Mosaic Panel with Hippolytus and Phaedra

Antiquities of the Garden

United StatesNew York, Chicago, IL, US
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