Freeman's | Hindman
Hindman is one of the nation's leading fine art auction houses. With an unyielding focus on client service, Hindman offers holistic solutions to connect clients in local US cities to the global art market. Hindman operates more salerooms in the United States than any other auction house and conducts over 100 auctions a year in categories such as fine jewelry, fine art, modern design, fine books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, couture, Asian works of art, arts of the American west, numismatics, and more.
Headquartered in Chicago, Hindman is home to 150 employees, with additional offices in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Milwaukee, Naples, Palm Beach, Scottsdale and St. Louis.
Recognized for providing exceptional customer service, Hindman regularly handles significant estates from around the country including collections from Oprah Winfrey, Leona Helmsley, John Belushi, David Stickelber, Lily Pulitzer, Arthur Rubloff, Mrs. Robert R McCormick, the Potter Palmer families, Reid I Martin, and many others.
In 1982, Leslie Hindman founded Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago, Illinois, and within a few years it grew to be the largest auction house in the Midwest, and one of largest in the country. As a result of the firm's outstanding reputation, it was acquired by Sotheby's in 1997. When the opportunity presented itself, Leslie reopened Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in 2003 and continued her growth trajectory.
Also part of the Hindman family of auction houses, Cowan's Auctions was opened in 1995 by Wes Cowan in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cowan's quickly earned a reputation for integrity, customer service and great results. In 2018, these two firms became the foundation for Hindman, a rapidly growing organization with the ambition to be the nation's most client-centric auction house.
Upcoming Auctions from Freeman's | Hindman
Jewels Online
Freeman’s | Hindman is pleased to present our Jewels Online Auction. Filled with an array of jewelry ranging from everyday essentials to special occasion items, the sale is full of treasures to add to your collection.During Timed auctions, a countdown clock is displayed on the main auction page and on the lot level. These auctions have a “rolling close,” with each lot closing in a staggered manner after the previous lot. For these auctions, the countdown clock on the main auction page will be counting down to the close of the first lot. Individual lots will have their own countdown clocks, indicating the specific closing time for that lot. If a bid is placed within one minute of the closing time of a lot, five additional minutes will be added to the designated closing time for that lot. Please note that the extension of one lot’s closing time does not affect other lots’ closing times.
Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
This auction has a buyer’s premium of 20%. Cowan’s is pleased to present its Arms, Armor & Militaria Online auction featuring collectible firearms, edged weapons, uniforms, sporting arms, and various militaria at attractive price points.During Timed auctions, a countdown clock is displayed on the main auction page and on the lot level. These auctions have a “rolling close,” with each lot closing in a staggered manner after the previous lot. For these auctions, the countdown clock on the main auction page will be counting down to the close of the first lot. Individual lots will have their own countdown clocks, indicating the specific closing time for that lot. If a bid is placed within one minute of the closing time of a lot, five additional minutes will be added to the designated closing time for that lot. Please note that the extension of one lot’s closing time does not affect other lots’ closing times.
Post War and Contemporary Art
April 24th marks the first Post War & Contemporary Art auction of the Now Together era at Freeman’s | Hindman with a tightly curated presentation of 83 lots of in demand paintings, drawings and sculptures. Headlining the sale are two mesmerizing Alex Katz paintings with his masterful stylized representation fully on display, an ethereal atmospheric Pat Steir waterfall painting, an aggressively gestural Michael Goldberg action painting from the heyday of Abstract Expressionism and a stately large scale Louise Nevelson relief in her signature black providing a portal into refined realms of creativity. Also of note in the auction are exceptional explorations in abstraction from Al Held, Pat Lipsky, Kenneth Noland, Albert Oehlen, Jules Olitski, Larry Poons and Peter Schuyff. For fans of home cooking the sale also excitingly includes compelling examples by Chicago makers Gertrude Abercrombie, William Conger, Richard Hunt, Jim Lutes, Ed Paschke, Barbara Rossi and Julia Thecla. Occupying the third dimension with significance are stunning sculptures by Harry Bertoia, Ilya Bolotowsky, Sorel Etrog and George Rickey, as well as sublime genre defying fiber constructions by Olga de Amaral and Shelia Hicks. We invite your eyes to examine all the rare and extraordinary works on offer to find the lots that hold your gaze and resonate most deeply.
Prints and Multiples
Freeman's | Hindman is excited to present our Spring session of Prints, Multiples, and Photographs on April 25th featuring strong sessions of artworks by Contemporary, and Modern Masters as well as a curated session of Photographs from Muybridge to Salgado. Pop Art is firmly highlighted by the exceedingly rare unique screenprint Action Picture by Andy Warhol, however you will also find works by Roy Lichtenstein, Alex Katz, Ed Ruscha, David Hockney, Frank Stella, Patrick Caulfield and others. Not to be missed, the Modern session features a strong selection of etchings, linocuts and ceramics by Pablo Picasso with other impressive works by Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, and Alexander Calder. The session of American master printmakers is aptly highlighted by Edward Hopper's mysterious and intriguing Night Shadows from 1921. Spanning across over 500 years of art history, there is certainly something for everyone within this Spring's marquee Prints and Multiples auction.
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Cowan’s Auctions is proud to present their Spring 2024 Premier Arms, Armor & Militaria Sale which features a carefully curated selection of sporting and fine historical arms, including Part II of the George Oldenbourg Collection of fine presentation and identified Civil War arms. The sale opens with some pieces of European armor, featuring a 17th Century Etched and Painted German Half Suit of Armor (Lot #3), followed by a selection of 19th century historical arms, featuring more than 50 pieces from the Oldenbourg Collection. Other highlights from the Civil War and Indian Wars periods include a Martially Marked 1st DC Cavalry Henry Rifle from the Collection of Charles Worman (Lot #77), a Rare Confederate Bilharz, Hall & Company Type 2 Carbine (Lot #70) and a Custer Range Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Revolver #5973 – A Lot 6 Delivery – Likely Picked Up at The Little Bighorn (Lot #79). A nice selection 20th century historical arms from World War I and World War II are also included in the sale, notably a very nice Mauser C96 Red 9 Broomhandle Pistol with Holster Stock and Leather Carrier Harness (Lot #92), a Martially Marked Model 1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun Made by Savage Arms (Lot #94), a U.S. Springfield Model 1903A1 Marine Corps Sniper Rifle with J. Unertl Scope (Lot #100), an Inland M1A Type I Paratrooper Carbine with Sling and Drop Bag (Lot #101) and a Johnson Automatics Model of 1941 Rifle (Lot #104).
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JamisonNew Orleans, LA
Apr 19, 2024
Excellent!
Very happy with my first purchase from Freeman's | Hindman auction. I asked for extra pictures, which they were happy to provide, and they were perfectly accurate. Thank you!
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Apr 12, 2024
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Mar 20, 2024
TurnerCharlottesville, VA
Feb 22, 2024
Freeman's Hindman is Professional and Reliable
I bought these two bracelets sight unseen from Freeman's Hindman's Chicago office. They were exactly as described and we were pleased with the bracelets. Arranging shipping was confusing, but didn't affect the outcome of our purchase. Thanks!
Larry E. Lima, OH
Dec 30, 2023
EvanNew Brighton, MN
Dec 30, 2023
Hindman was a pleasure to deal with
This was a very simple and flawless auction transaction. Communication was quick and complete. Shipping was exceptionally fast and reasonably priced. My pistol cleaned up in minutes and appears to have hardly been fired. Very pleased.
JohnSelma, CA
Dec 29, 2023
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A very polished and professional service on all fronts. Helpful and reassuring on the phone, prompt shipping. I would happily buy from them again.
JohnPalm Beach, FL
Dec 28, 2023
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