Freeman’s presents its much-anticipated American Week sales, June 4-8

Daniel Garber, ‘Brandywine Meadows,’ estimated at $200,000-$300,000. Image courtesy of Freeman’s
Daniel Garber, ‘Brandywine Meadows,’ estimated at $200,000-$300,000. Image courtesy of Freeman’s
Daniel Garber, ‘Brandywine Meadows,’ estimated at $200,000-$300,000. Image courtesy of Freeman’s

PHILADELPHIA — In back-to-back sales of fine art and rare books and manuscripts this June, Freeman’s presents American Week, bringing important American art and printed matter to market. With a strong emphasis on 20th-century canvases and important first editions, the week’s sales highlight Freeman’s dedication to this dynamic market segment. Led by striking paintings by Horace Pippin, Daniel Garber, Edward Redfield and Robert Henri, as well as quintessential literature and Americana by Walt Whitman, Thomas Paine and Henry David Thoreau, American Week offers an impressive slate of fresh-to-market works, including two curated single-owner selections. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Freeman’s American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists sale hits $5.15M

Morgan Colt, ‘Butcher Wagon,’ $100,800
Morgan Colt, ‘Butcher Wagon,’ $100,800
Morgan Colt, ‘Butcher Wagon,’ $100,800

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s is pleased to announce the results of its December 5 American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists auction, which set multiple world records across categories and included the white-glove sale of the distinguished collection of Virginia and Stuart Peltz. The 119-lot auction realized $5.15 million, with an overall sell-through rate of 89%, with 48% of winning bidders using online bidding platforms.

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