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Explore educational resources, insights, and stories that bring art, design, and collecting to life.
Explore educational resources, insights, and stories that bring art, design, and collecting to life.
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Bid on Extraordinary Contemporary Art and Collectible Cycling Works in Support of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
A Guide to One of the World’s Most Coveted Luxury Icons Collecting Hermès Birkin Bags at Auction Explore rarity, craftsmanship, and investment value behind one of the most iconic handbags in the world.
As international demand for Vietnamese Modernist art continues to grow, Freeman's is launching a dedicated sale devoted to one of the most dynamic categories in the global art market.
A landmark single-owner sale celebrating a life of judicial distinction, intellectual rigor, and refined collecting.
Freeman's is honored to bring John Jacob Astor IV's Tiffany & Co.-Signed Patek Philippe pocket watch and gold Battin & Co. pencil to auction in our upcoming April 22 Watches sale.
An extremely rare and important painting by Josef Šíma, one of the most prominent Czech painters of the 20th century, has resurfaced in a notable Philadelphia collection after nearly a century.
Freeman’s is proud to present Women’s Work, a landmark Spring 2026 live auction in Philadelphia dedicated exclusively to the creative achievements of women artists in art, craft, design, jewelry, fashion and literature.
As we close out an exceptional year, Freeman’s extends its thanks to our clients and friends for their continued trust and partnership.
A Yearlong Series of Auctions, Previews, and Events Honoring the Nation’s Artistic and Cultural Legacy
This Fall, Freeman’s | Hindman’s Impressionist and Modern Art team will hold their seasonal sale in New York for the very first time. To mark the occasion, the auction will unveil an exceptional selection of fresh-to-market works by Le Pho, Pablo Picasso, Gustave Loiseau, the brothers Jean and Raoul Dufy, and Vu Cao Dam.
Known by contemporaries as the “Queen of the Bohemian Artists,” Gertrude Abercrombie (1909-1977) was an American painter whose deeply personal symbolism and dreamlike compositions have earned her a distinctive place in 20th-century American art. A central figure in Chicago’s Hyde Park arts community, Abercrombie was closely connected with a vibrant circle of artists and musicians including Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan.
From the Estate of Carol Hardin Davis: luminous natural pearls and rare Ceylon sapphires take center stage in Important Jewelry, September 16 in Chicago. Offered alongside treasures from Cartier, Bulgari, and more, these remarkable jewels embody timeless elegance and rarity.
From the Family Behind Barneys New York The Phyllis and Fred Pressman Collection at Freeman’s This fall, Freeman’s | Hindman is honored to present The Phyllis and Fred Pressman Collection—a remarkable series of auctions celebrating the enduring legacy of two visionary tastemakers whose influence helped shape the landscape of American luxury. As the powerhouse couple behind Barneys New York, Phyllis and Fred Pressman transformed the retail experience, redefining style and sophistication for generations. Their personal collection reflects the same eye for excellence that built a fashion empire: an extraordinary assemblage of fine jewelry, American art, design objects, and decorative arts, acquired over decades and across homes in New York City, Southampton, and Palm Beach. From Bulgari and Harry Winston jewels to paintings by William Merritt Chase and Frederick Carl Frieseke, each piece tells a story of elegance, innovation, and impeccable taste. The collection will be offered across five curated auctions this fall, providing an intimate look into the Pressmans’ world of discerning beauty and refined living. Special attention will be given to the contributions of Phyllis Pressman, whose pioneering leadership and creative vision—especially as founder of Chelsea Passage—left a lasting imprint on the world of design and retail. Auction Highlights Include: Important Jewelry | September 16, Chicago Interiors: The Phyllis and Fred Pressman Collection | October 24, Online Post War and Contemporary Art | November 14, New York The Holiday Edit: Jewelry and Luxury Handbags | November 18, Chicago American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists | December 7, Philadelphia
Carefully Selected Interior Sales for New Collectors