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Pair of Chinese huanghuali yolk-back armchairs, estimated at $80,000-$120,000

Chinese huanghuali armchairs lead Asian selection at Freeman’s, Oct. 18

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Pair of Chinese huanghuali yolk-back armchairs, estimated at $80,000-$120,000

Pair of Chinese huanghuali yolk-back armchairs, estimated at $80,000-$120,000

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s will hold its next Asian Arts auction on Tuesday, October 18. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Head of Freeman’s Asian Arts department Ben Farina said, “I am delighted that the sale is led by a pair of finely figured Chinese huanghuali yolk-back armchairs, a set expertly handcrafted in 17th/18th-century China.” The pair is offered with an estimate of $80,000-$120,000.

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Imperial pale celadon-white jade seal, $378,000

Imperial jade seal achieves $378K at Freeman’s, Oct. 14

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Imperial pale celadon-white jade seal, $378,000

Imperial pale celadon-white jade seal, $378,000

PHILADELPHIA — Ben Farina, Head of Asian Arts at Freeman’s expressed delight about the results of his curated Asian Arts auction held on October 14. Farina commented “We had a number of wonderful pieces from various regional collections, and we’ve greatly enjoyed working with the consignors to bring this material to auction.”

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Freeman’s Chairman Alasdair Nichol presides over the auction of Sylvia Shaw Judson’s ‘Bird Girl’ on June 6. The sculpture realized $390,600.

Freeman’s reflects on stellar achievements so far this year

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Freeman’s Chairman Alasdair Nichol presides over the auction of Sylvia Shaw Judson’s ‘Bird Girl’ on June 6. The sculpture realized $390,600.

Freeman’s Chairman Alasdair Nichol presides over the auction of Sylvia Shaw Judson’s ‘Bird Girl’ on June 6. The sculpture realized $390,600.

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s is pleased to reflect on the many successes of its spring/summer 2021 auction season. Despite the continued challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Freeman’s has not only maintained its standing, but deepened its relationships with clients, expanded its team with newly created positions, and broken several world auction records so far this year.

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Meiping vase brings $2.3M at Freeman’s Asian arts sale

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Red underglaze Meiping Dragons and Waves vase, which realized $2.3 million

Red underglaze Meiping Dragons and Waves vase, which realized $2.3 million

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. — Freeman’s has announced the results of its April 8 Asian Arts auction, which featured lively bidding wars between online and phone buyers, resulting in many lots selling well above their pre-sale estimates. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.

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