Freeman’s European Week sales slated for July 12-13 and 18

Large Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Documentary bowl, estimated at $4,000-$6,000. Image courtesy of Freeman’s

 

Large Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Documentary bowl, estimated at $4,000-$6,000. Image courtesy of Freeman’s
Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Documentary bowl, estimated at $4,000-$6,000. Image courtesy of Freeman’s

 

PHILADELPHIA — In back-to-back sales of fine art, ceramics, furniture and design this July, Freeman’s presents European Week, bringing important art and objects from across the continent to market. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Neue Galerie exhibition of Austrian and German Art runs through March 13

Gustav Klimt (1862–1918), ‘Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I,’ 1907, oil, silver, and gold leaf on canvas. Neue Galerie New York. Acquired through the generosity of Ronald S. Lauder, the heirs of the Estates of Ferdinand and Adele Bloch-Bauer, and the Estee Lauder Fund

 

Gustav Klimt (1862–1918), ‘Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I,’ 1907, oil, silver, and gold leaf on canvas. Neue Galerie New York. Acquired through the generosity of Ronald S. Lauder, the heirs of the Estates of Ferdinand and Adele Bloch-Bauer, and the Estee Lauder Fund
Gustav Klimt (1862–1918), ‘Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I,’ 1907, oil, silver, and gold leaf on canvas. Neue Galerie New York. Acquired through the generosity of Ronald S. Lauder, the heirs of the Estates of Ferdinand and Adele Bloch-Bauer, and the Estee Lauder Fund

NEW YORK – On November 11, Neue Galerie New York opened Modern Worlds: Austrian and German Art, 1890-1940, an exhibition of major works of Austrian and German fine art and design from the permanent collection.

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Freeman’s reflects on stellar achievements so far this year

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.
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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