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Freeman's | Hindman
Freeman's | Hindman was founded in 2023 by a team of experienced specialists who embrace tradition and innovation creating a truly client-centric auction house.
As America's oldest auction house, Freeman’s has been an active part of the auction world and art market for nearly 220 years. Hindman, established in 1982, brings an expansive cross-country network, wealth of expertise, and strong relationships with fiduciaries nationwide to build a market-leading auctions and appraisals firm in Freeman's | Hindman.
Conducting over 140 auctions annually in all major fine art and luxury collecting categories, Freeman’s | Hindman offers clients an exceptional experience across multiple selling channels and price points. We truly pride ourselves in presenting impressive single-owner collections and estates plus individual items at auction, leveraging the unique narratives associated with each.
Our unparalleled team of experts is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the industry. Driven by this client-first approach, Freeman's | Hindman provides collectors, fiduciaries, and institutions with a comprehensive suite of services including auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory.
Freeman's | Hindman is represented in 18 cities across the United States, and operates six salerooms, more than any other auction house in the country. Our illustrious history, expertise in the market, dedicated team of specialists, and relentless focus on service have resulted in an international reputation for achieving exceptional prices and client satisfaction.
Upcoming Auctions from Freeman's | Hindman
Interiors, feat. Karp Collection of Music Boxes
Freeman’s | Hindman’s April 25th Interiors auction features fine art, furniture, and decorative art spanning nearly three centuries. Highlights include Property from a Main Line Philadelphia Private Collection; Part III of the Myra and Larry Karp Collection of Musical Boxes and Automata; and a group of musical boxes from a Florida Collector.
Essential Jewelry
Freeman’s | Hindman is pleased to present our April Essential Jewelry auction, featuring property from the collections of Juan F. Montoya, Dr. Julian Katz and Dr. Sheila Moriber Katz, and prominent South Florida, Florida, Atlanta, and Colorado private collectors. From a selection of antique pieces to modern gem-set styles, classic designs by houses including Tiffany & Co., Cartier and more, there is something for every collector.
Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Cowan's Auctions proudly presents its April 2025 Online Sale, to be run in conjunction with our live sale scheduled for April 30, 2025. The sale will open with 19th Century edged weapons, including a pair of Confederate Bayonet Adapters from the collection of Bill Beard, swords from the Early Republic, the Mexican American War, and the Civil War. Ethnographic edged weapons will follow, and include Keris pattern knives from Indonesia, and the Philippines. Following this, the auction will return to the United States and offer an array of 19th Century arms including an Indian War era rebuilt Model 1860 Army revolver. The bidder will then be invited to examine an array of modern firearms, including handguns by Colt, Smith & Wesson, LaFrance Specialties, and more, including custom handguns built by Ron Power and LW Seecamp. Bidders interested in the Semmerling pistols from the live sale will be presented with a large archival lot of Semmerling bulletins, advertising, owner's manuals, spare parts, and accoutrements. Twentieth Century martial arms from both World Wars will follow and include a scarce Springfield Armory 1914 Production Model 1911 pistol, and a 1916 dated DWM Luger. Modern sporting arms will be up next, followed thereafter by an array of modern edged weapons including martial arms, such as bayonets and sabers, and custom knives, the latter including a beautiful Jimmy Lile Button Lock folding knife. In the penultimate phase of the auction, bidders will be presented with Indian Wars era long arms, and rare secondary long arms, such as the Winchester US Model 1879 1st Type Hotchkiss Rifle. Finally, historic European edged weapons will round out the auction, offering bidders a chance at silver hilted small swords of French and English make, and a Luristan Bronze Dagger.
American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
The April 29th American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts auction offers a broad selection of rare and fresh-to-market property consigned by estates, private collectors, and institutions from across the country. The exhibition preview and live auction will be held in Philadelphia, at 2400 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. All lots are located in Philadelphia, except for lot 358 (located in Cincinnati), and items will be available for pick-up and shipping following the auction at our warehouse facility, located at 1600 W. Girard Avenue, Suite C3, Philadelphia, PA 19130.
Old Masters & 19th Century European Art
Freeman's | Hindman are pleased to present the Spring edition of Old Masters & 19th Century Century European Art. A wide selection of early French, Italian and Dutch is on offer, among them exquisite still lives by Simon Hardimé, Pierre-Nicolas Huillot and Pieter Faes, as well as a fetching portrait of the Duke d'Angoulême by François-Joseph Kinson. The 19th Century section of the sale is spearheaded by a superb depiction of Notre-Dame by Jean François Raffaëlli, Barbizon landscapes, wonderful genre scenes by Jacques-Émile Blanche, Paul César Helleu, Fernand Toussaint, and a compelling and large portrait of a young woman by Guillaume Seignac.
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Comprising the collections of Civil War Arms collector Bill Beard, and Sporting Arms collector Jeffrey W. Sanner, this tightly curated auction offers arms suited for collectors as well as sportsmen that will be of interest both for their historic merit and quality of craftsmanship. The highlight of the historic arms portion of the sale is Part I of the Bill Beard Collection of Confederate arms, which primarily focuses on the edged weapons produced by Tennessee based makers like Thomas Leech & Co / Memphis Novelty Works / Leech & Rigdon of Memphis and the College Hill Armory of Nashville. Additional historic edged weapons in the sale cover a range of early European swords, Civil War era swords, early 20th century experimental US swords and ethnographic weapons. The historic firearms portion of the sale covers many of the US military's small arms produced during the 19th century and include a rare US Model 1840 Musket in original flint, as well as a number of rare Indian Wars era experimental and trials rifles. World War arms include CMP M1D and M1C Garand Sniper Rifles, and a rare number matching pre-war 27 code K98 by Erma-Werke. For modern and sporting arms collectors, the sale will offer bespoke single-shot and bolt-action rifles built by George Gibbs, Holland & Holland, and W.J. Jeffery, along with custom rifles built by such respected gunsmiths as Stephen Heilmann, Darwin Hensley, C.C. Johnson, and Otto Niedner. Shotguns include examples produced by Purdey, Holland & Holland, LC Smith, Perazzi, Browning, and Krieghoff. Additional highlights of the Sanner Collection include four John Martz "Baby" pistols customized in the latter half of the 20th century, including a Luger in .45 ACP, several custom pistols by renowned pistolsmiths Armand Swenson and Wayne Novak and the only two experimental Norton DP-75 pistols to ever be produced.
Impressionist and Modern Art
Freeman’s | Hindman’s Impressionist & Modern Art auction on April 30 includes a dynamic selection of fresh-to-market works by major names of the 20th century across Europe and beyond. Leading the sale is the rediscovered James Ensor masterpiece Chinoiseries Fleuries (1936), a rare still life celebrating the artist’s fascination with the Far East, offered at $150,000–250,000. Other headline works include Henri Le Sidaner’s luminous Le Banc (1903), a serene scene set in the artist’s garden at Gerberoy estimated at $200,000–300,000, as well Suzanne Valadon’s Nus à la Toilette (1908), a bold reinterpretation of the female nude offered at $120,000–180,000, reappearing on the market just as the Musée Pompidou showcases its first retrospective of Valadon since 1967. The sale also features works from notable estates tied to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, namely those of Helen Scott and Robert Sturgis Ingersoll, which include a rare double-sided drawing by Alberto Giacometti, and a major surrealist painting by Josef Šíma, respectively. Fresh-to-market pieces by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Odilon Redon from the collection of physicist and peace advocate Dr. John Hagelin will also make a noted appearance on the market this season. Additional highlights include 8 vibrant oils by Le Pho, as well as works by Diego Rivera, Camille Pissarro, Louis Anquetin, Henri Martin and many others, making this a must-watch event for collectors and institutions alike.![[NATIVE AMERICANS]. JUNKIN, William W. (1831-1903). A Collection of Indian Photographs and Views](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/370668/204092658_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1744738647)
![[FLAGS]. 38-star American parade flag with floral star pattern. Ca 1876.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/370668/204092475_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1744738647)
![[CIVIL WAR]. 2 photographs of the 7th New York State Militia at Camp Cameron, incl. African American](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/370668/204092410_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1744738647)
American Historical Ephemera
Freeman | Hindman's American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography Auction contains nearly 300 lots representing many significant moments and figures in our nation's history. From the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and Indian Wars, to westward expansion and abolition, the auction features property with broad appeal. Highlights include a remarkable collection of Native American photographs, ledger drawings, and letters from Native American school children attending Indian Boarding schools, compiled by US Indian Inspector W.W. Junkin, Fairfield, Iowa, 1889-1893; correspondence related to Rear Admiral Hiram Paulding and William Walker's filibustering expeditions into Nicaragua in the 1850s; an important selection of autographs, photographs, and ephemera related to Abraham Lincoln’s life and political career, highlighted by rare stereoviews documenting Lincoln’s funeral; and a William IV silver presentation salver gifted to Philadelphia businessman Thomas Rogers (1792-1856) by African American abolitionist Stephen Smith (ca 1795-1873). Property from several collections will be offered, including flags and patriotic textiles from the Collection of Jeffrey Kenneth Kohn, MD; ephemeral Americana and historical documents from the Collection of James Milgram, M.D.; 19th century photography from the Estate of David O'Reilly, Old Bridge, New Jersey; and a suite of 19th-early 20th century cameras from the Collection of Richard Levinson.
Prints and Multiples
Freeman's | Hindman is excited to present our spring session of Prints, Multiples, and Photographs on May 7th, featuring strong collections of artworks by Contemporary and Modern Masters as well as a curated session of Photographs. An exciting group by Andy Warhol leads our Pop session, including the complete Cowboys and Indians portfolio of ten (1986), Tomato Soup and Chicken Noodle Soup from Campbell's Soup I, and a unique $(4). Also included are highlights by Ed Ruscha, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, Frank Stella, Alex Katz, and two impressions from Robert Longo's Men in the Cities. The Modern session highlights a robust and varied selection of etchings, linocuts, and ceramics by Pablo Picasso and other impressive works by Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, and Henri Matisse, as well as M.C. Escher. The Photography session includes innovative works by Modern photographers such as Harry Callahan, O. Winston Link, and Aaron Siskind as well as contemporary visions by artists like Peter Beard, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Sebastião Salgado. The sale provides the most discerning collector the opportunity to include these storied examples of Modern and Contemporary art to their collection.![[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)
![[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)
Lincoln's Legacy: Historic Americana
More than 150 years after his untimely death, Abraham Lincoln remains a towering figure in our nation’s collective memory. His purpose, to save the Union, was never in doubt. His legacy, likewise, remains assured. Other than George Washington, there is perhaps no president whose leadership proved as pivotal to American history. Lincoln’s integrity of character, determination to ensure the success of the American experiment, and hope for our nation’s future endure as guiding principles for our country. He represents, in many ways, the very promise of America: that a man, with no family connections but possessing a keen intellect and a willingness to work, could rise to hold the most important office in the country. This spring Freeman’s | Hindman will have the great honor to offer selections from the Lincoln Presidential Foundation’s collection of Lincolniana, one of the most important Lincoln collections ever brought to market. Presented chronologically, every era of Lincoln’s journey to the presidency is represented in the Foundation’s collection. Frontiersman. Lawyer. Husband. Father. Politician. President. Lincoln's Legacy will explore the evolution of Abraham Lincoln’s personal and political life via around 140 lots of historic Americana ranging from manuscripts to artifacts from Lincoln’s Illinois law office, to campaign ephemera, early photography, and relics associated with Lincoln’s assassination.Bidder Reviews for Freeman's | Hindman (1,650)
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![Gaston Lachaise (American/French, 1882-1935) Head of Woman (Long Neck) [LF 109], 1922](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/351945/192166449_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
Past Auctions from Freeman's | Hindman
![[African-Americana] [Black Panther Party] Olive, Bill. Happy Birthday Huey P. Newton](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/366388/201413055_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1741800824)
![[American Revolution] Journal of the Proceedings of the Congress, Held at Philadelphia, September 5,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/366388/201413061_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1741800824)
![[Literature] Joyce, James. Ulysses. First Edition](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/366388/201413257_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1741800824)
![[LIMITED EDITIONS CLUB]. A group of 162 works, including:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/365302/200777030_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1741187409)
![[NATURAL HISTORY]. SOWERBY, James (1757-1822). English Botany; or, Coloured Figures of British Plant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/365302/200775881_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1741187409)
![[AMERICANA - PACIFIC RAILROAD SURVEY]. Reports of Explorations and Surveys... Washington, D.C.: Beve](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/365302/200829834_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1741187409)
Interiors: Featuring Iron and Tin Lithograph Toys
Phila, Palm Beach, Cincinnati, San Diego, Chicago, IL, US
![[LINCOLN, Abraham]. Rare ID'd preliminary version of the Emancipation Proclamation, 1862.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/362982/199210607_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1739577609)
![[DOUGLASS, Frederick]. Ohio album containing CDV of Douglass by George Kendall Warren, ca 1879.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/362982/199209293_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1739577609)
Interiors, Featuring a Collection of Canine Art
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