PHILADELPHIA – Strong prices were realized throughout Freeman’s online-only design auction on Friday, April 3, which showcased a curated selection of 78 lots by important international designers and craftsmen. With an impressive sell-through rate of 96%, the auction achieved nearly $1.2 million, well exceeding its presale high estimate. Nearly 70% of all lots offered sold for prices above their high estimate. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
A Tiffany Studios “Nasturtium” table lamp sold for $206,250—nearly triple its high estimate (above).
The sale saw a 100% sell-through rate for a group of rare Meissen porcelain by Henry van de Velde (below).
Samuel Yellin’s ironwork did exceedingly well, with most Yellin lots soaring past their estimates.
The Important “Holtz” Table by George Nakashima exceeded its high estimate and is the highest price achieved at auction for a piece by George Nakashima in 2020.
“I am delighted that our online only Design sale was a tremendous success, particularly in these challenging times. Strong prices were achieved across the board, proving that high quality and fresh-to-market material tends to hold its value. Overall the sale stood as a testament to Freeman’s robust market for classic American Design and Design from Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia region,” said Tim Andreadis, Freeman’s head of design.
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