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As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, Freeman’s is pleased to offer an extraordinary Thomas Jefferson letter (Lot 80, estimate $100,000 – 200,000) as a highlight of How History Unfolds on Paper: Important Americana from the Eric C. Caren Collection, Part X. Written at the very dawn of American independence, the letter captures Jefferson’s reflections on the challenges and promise of the new nation just days after peace with Great Britain had been formally secured.
Freeman’s Important Jewelry sale on June 10 in New York realized $3,259,520 with an 86% sell-through rate.
American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists and Western and Wildlife Art, including Contemporary Native American Art, were held in back-to-back sessions on June 7
From the Eric C. Caren Collection to be Offered June 30
This summer, Freeman’s is pleased to present How History Unfolds on Paper: Important Americana from the Eric C. Caren Collection, Part X on June 30, 2026, featuring material spanning more than three centuries of American history.
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Freeman’s is proud to present its Important Jewelry auction in New York on June 10, a dynamic sale showcasing exceptional pieces from distinguished private collections and estates nationwide.
American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists and Western and Wildlife Art, Including Contemporary Native American Art will be held in back-to-back sessions on June 7 Freeman’s, America’s oldest auction house, is set to celebrate American art with back-to-back sales from its Philadelphia saleroom on June 7. The day begins with American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists at 1 pm followed by Western and Wildlife Art, including Contemporary Native American Art at 3 pm. "As we approach our nation’s Semiquincentennial, we thought it only fitting that we offer a pair of sales that reflect the vibrant tapestry of the American story—from foundational still life and landscape painting to the expressive spirit of modernism,” said Adam Veil, Freeman’s Vice President and Head of Department for American Art. “The sales offer a rich and accessible gateway into the breadth of American creative achievement, and is a celebration of the collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts who share Freeman's passion for this heritage." Session I: A Cross-section of American Art History Lot 92 | Peter Blume (1906-1992) | Recollection of the Flood, 1967-69 | $30,000 – 50,000 American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists offers a cross-section of American art history, bridging the gap between 19th-century still life and landscape painting, masterworks by Childe Hassam(lot 35) and Thomas Wilmer Dewing(lot 33), and the crisp narratives of mid-century modernism. The sale is anchored by an appealing selection of canvases by New Hope Impressionists Edward Redfield, Rae Sloan Bredin, Mary Elizabeth Price, and Kenneth Nunamaker, and also by Walter Emerson Baum's 1933 work Late Afternoon (lot 113), arguably his most compelling interpretation of the region. A strong selection of Golden Age illustration—by the likes of Howard Pyle, Ethel Franklin Betts, and Sarah Stilwell Weber—highlights Freeman's historical strengths in the Brandywine School while standout examples by Everett Shinn, William Glackens, Edward Henry Potthast, and Martha Walteroffer a counterpoint to offerings by Peter Blume, Milton Avery, Jamie Wyeth, and Lynne Drexler. Other Sale Highlights: Lot 110 | Edward Willis Redfield (1869-1965) The End of the Island, c. 1920 $80,000 – 120,000 Lot 96 | Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946) Raven Pair - Portrait, 1998 $60,000 – 100,000 Lot 53 | Everett Shinn (1876-1953) Bonnie Glass, 1915 $40,000 – 60,000 Lot 5 | Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886) View of the Dover Plains, New York, c. 1860s $20,000 – 30,000 Lot 105 | Lynne Drexler (1928-1999) Blue Swirl, 1991 $20,000 – 30,000 Lot 90 | Jack Levine (1915-2010) The Patriarch of Moscow on a Visit to Jerusalem, 1975 $15,000 – 25,000 Session II: Masterworks of Classic Western and Southwestern Art From Left to Right: Lot 18 | Hermon Atkins MacNeil (1866-1947) | The Moqui Prayer for Rain (The Returning of the Snakes) | $80,000 – 120,000 Lot 34 | John Nieto (1936-2018) | Plains Warrior, 1996 | $30,000 – 50,000 In the second session, Western and Wildlife Art, Including Contemporary Native American Art features a robust selection of works from prominent estates and private collections. The sale is led by exceptional examples from the Estates of Henry V. Nickel (Potomac, Maryland) and Richard and Deanna Freeland (Fort Wayne, Indiana) and includes masterworks of classic Western and Southwestern art by Hermon Atkins MacNeil, Henry F. Farny, Henry Mervin Shrady, and Eanger Irving Couse. Other highlights include Sunburst Crow Reservation (lot 75), an important landscape by Joseph Henry Sharp; an attractive group of oils by John Neito; and offerings from Charles Schreyvogel, G. Harvey, Martin Grelle, and Richard Schmid. Paintings by western stalwarts Frederic Remington, Oscar Berninghaus, and Gerard Curtis Delano are also of note. The sale is rounded out by a broadly appealing group of contemporary and Native works by Allan Houser, Earl Biss, and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. Other Sale Highlights: Lot 22 | Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936) Harmony, 1915 $60,000 – 100,000 Lot 25 | Hermon Atkins MacNeil (1866-1947) Chief of the Multnomah Tribe, conceived in 1903, this example cast circa 1905 $50,000 – 80,000 Lot 44 | Paul Pletka (b. 1946) Warrior Coat, 1978 $20,000 – 30,000 Lot 7 | Hermann Herzog (1832-1932) Elk Watering $15,000 – 25,000 Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
Freeman’s Modern and Early 20th Century Design sale on May 21 in Chicago realized an outstanding $1,699,648, more than doubling its pre-sale low estimate. Reflecting strong demand across a broad range of periods, makers, and collecting categories, the auction achieved a 170% sell-through rate by value, with 94% of lots sold and 26% of buyers new to the firm.
Freeman’s Antiquities auction series achieved remarkable success on May 20, realizing $3,521,152 in total sales. Session I, Antiquities of the Garden: A Collector’s Living Ancient World, achieved white-glove status, with all 110 lots sold and 73% of lots selling at or above estimate.
This summer, Freeman’s is pleased to present How History Unfolds on Paper: Important Americana from the Eric C. Caren Collection, Part X on June 30, 2026, featuring material spanning more than three centuries of American history. This single-owner auction represents one of the most extensive documentations of American history in private hands. Included within the sale is a focused selection of works examining the American experience of war from the Revolutionary era through the Vietnam War, with objects documenting conflict, patriotism, protest, and public memory across nearly two centuries. This group includes books, manuscripts, photographs, broadsides, posters, and ephemera related to pivotal moments in American wartime history. Highlights explore the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the World Wars, and Vietnam-era activism, illustrating how Americans recorded and responded to periods of national conflict both on the battlefield and at home.“It is an honor not only to put together an auction from the over one million items in Mr. Caren’s collection, but also to be able to personally choose the material with him that illustrates American history shown through objects that were meant to be saved but few survived,” said Darren Winston, Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Books & Manuscripts, Philadelphia. The Freeman’s sale marks the tenth major auction of Mr. Caren’s extensive and carefully curated holdings. The previous nine sales have attracted international attention and strong institutional and private bidding. Auction Highlights: A Call to Arms in the Months Following the Declaration of Independence: A 1777 Continental Army Recruitment Poster | Estimate: $6,000 – 9,000 Boston: Benjamin Edes, ca. January 28, 1777. A rare and early Continental Army recruitment poster, issued only months after the Declaration of Independence, seeking to entice men from Massachusetts to join the fight for independence. Printing the resolutions of the Continental Congress and the Massachusetts Legislature, this broadside lists the inducements offered to potential recruits, including a $20 bounty, 100 acres of land, and a new suit of clothing. It goes on to offer soldiers "disabled in the Service of the United States of America" a disability pension, as well as a further $20 if they enlist with a "good effective Fire-Arm, and also a Bayonet, or in Lieu thereof, a Sword, Hatchet or Tomahawk, a Cartridge Box and Knapsack". Finally, every recruit shall receive "a good Blanket," or a reimbursement of 18 shillings if they provide their own. Old Soldiers Never Die Young Ones Do | Estimate: $150 – 250 Kent, Ohio, ca. 1968-70. Color screen-print. A bright example of this anti-Vietnam War poster, a very different sentiment from the recruitment poster above, printed almost 200 years later. One of the Only Surviving Letters from Ernest Hemingway to His Third Wife, Journalist Martha Gellhorn | Estimate: $7,000 – 10,000 Very rare World War II-dated letter from Ernest Hemingway to his third wife and fellow war correspondent and writer, Martha Gellhorn, while a war correspondent for Collier's. He writes while attached to an advancing American military unit in Nazi- occupied France. Gellhorn famously destroyed most of her files and correspondence shortly before her death, including some to her from Hemingway. This letter is one of a very small number from him to her to survive in general, and it is possibly one of only two that remain in private hands. The First Report of the Battle of Bunker Hill Printed in England | Estimate: $3,000 – 5,000 The London Gazette, July 22, 1775. Very rare issue, containing the first English appearance of Colonial Governor Thomas Gage's account of the Battle of Bunker Hill. He offers an inflated account of the conflict, emphasizing rebel losses while downplaying those of the British. Despite his attempts to control the narrative of the conflict, Gage was dismissed from his office three days after his report was received. This is the only known copy of this issue to ever be offered at auction. How to Bid How History Unfolds on Paper: Important Americana from the Eric C. Caren Collection, Part X will be offered at auction on June 30 at 10 AM ET in our Philadelphia saleroom. Bidding will be available in person, over the phone, and via absentee or live online bidding. Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
Freeman’s Books and Manuscripts attracted inspired collectors from around the world across a two-day series of sales that achieved a combined total of $1,681,784. Leading the results was The Library of Stephen J. Farber, a single-owner white-glove sale representing nearly seven decades of dedicated collecting and featuring some of the most important works in literary history by authors including William Shakespeare, George Orwell, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Edgar Allan Poe. The Farber Collection achieved $1,052,544 and was 199% sold by value, while welcoming 19% new buyers to the firm. “White-glove results from The Library of Stephen J. Farber speaks not only to the extraordinary quality of the collection, but to the continued strength and sophistication of today’s Books & Manuscripts market,” said Christopher Brink, Assistant Vice President, Head of Sale, Senior Specialist, Books & Manuscripts. “Collectors competed aggressively for material distinguished by rarity, provenance, condition, and importance, reaffirming the demand for exceptional literary works.” Literary Highlights Leading the sale was As You Like It and The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare (1564–1616), two complete plays extracted from The First Folio ([London: Isaac Jaggard and Ed. Blount, 1623], (lot 194). The 46-page folio achieved $70,400, doubling its low estimate. Also among the sale’s top performers was George Orwell’s (1903–1950) Nineteen Eighty-Four (London: Secker & Warburg, 1949), (lot 162), a first edition of the author’s landmark dystopian novel published just one year before his death. The copy realized $48,000 — six times its low estimate — reflecting continued demand for exceptional examples of 20th-century literary first editions. Rounding out the top three lots was J.R.R. Tolkien’s (1892–1973) The Lord of the Rings trilogy — The Fellowship of the Ring (1954), The Two Towers (1954), and The Return of the King (1955) — all published in London by Allen & Unwin Ltd. (lot 208). The complete set, featuring folding maps tipped into each volume and printed in red and black by Christopher Tolkien, sold for $48,000, more than doubling its low estimate. Additional Top Lots from the Farber Collection: Lot 173 | Poe, Edgar Allan (1809-1849). "The Raven" in The American Review. Volume I, number II. New York: Edward O. Jenkins for Wiley and Putnam, February 1845. Sold for $35,200 Lot 55 | Dickens, Charles (1812-1870). A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas. London: [Bradbury and Evans for] Chapman & Hall, 1843. Sold for $25,600 Lot 201 | Stoker, Bram (1847-1912). Dracula. Westminster: Archibald Constable & Company, 1897. Sold for $25,600 Lot 63 | Shakespeare, William (1564-1616). Mr. William Shakespear's Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies. Published according to the true Original Copies. Unto which is added, SEVEN PLAYS, Never before Printed in Folio. London: Printed [by Robert Roberts, Robert Everingham, and John Macock] for H[enry]. Herringman, and are to be sold by Joseph Knight and Francis Saunders, at the Anchor in the Lower Walk of the New Exchange, 1685. Sold for $140,800 Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana Day Two of our Books & Manuscripts auctions brought together a dynamic selection of notable collections. The top lot of the Books & Manuscripts, including Americana sale was an unrecorded Fourth Folio by William Shakespeare that achieved $140,800, (lot 63), more than double its low estimate. In addition, the sale featured compelling groups of photography and ephemera documenting the Great Chicago Fire. The sale further included two important archives in the fields of Game Theory and Communication Theory. Rounding out the offering is a strong selection of Americana, including Native American photography, works by John James Audubon, and material relating to the founding of the United States. Lot 114 | McKenney, Thomas L. (1785-1859) and James Hall (1793-1868). History of the Indian Tribes of North America. Philadelphia: [Edward C. Biddle, 1836]; Frederick W. Greenough, 1838; Daniel Rice and James G. Clark, 1844. Sold for $44,800 Top Lots Include: Lot 114 | McKenney, Thomas L. (1785-1859) and James Hall (1793-1868). History of the Indian Tribes of North America. Philadelphia:[Edward C. Biddle, 1836]; Frederick W. Greenough, 1838; Daniel Rice and James G. Clark, 1844. Sold for $44,800 Lot 25 | [Communications Theory]. A significant archive of works on communications theory, comprising foundational texts by leading mathematicians. Sold for $25,600 Lot 26 | [Game Theory]. A significant archive of works on game theory, comprising foundational texts by leading mathematicians. Sold for $25,600 Lot 35 | Einstein, Albert (1879-1955). Autograph letter signed ("A. Einstein"), to President Herbert Hoover, Berlin, 6 May 1929. Sold for $25,600 Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
Freeman’s Post War & Contemporary Art auction on May 13 in New York realized an impressive $2,381,280, achieving strong results across a dynamic selection of 20th- and 21st-century works.
This summer, Freeman’s is pleased to present How History Unfolds on Paper: Important Americana from the Eric C. Caren Collection, Part X on June 30, 2026. This single-owner auction represents one of the most extensive documentations of American history in private hands. The collection spans the period before national independence through westward expansion, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Movement, and into the 21st century. “It is an honor not only to put together an auction from the over one million items in Mr. Caren’s collection, but also to be able to personally choose the material with him that illustrates American history shown through objects that were meant to be saved but few survived,” said Darren Winston, Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Books & Manuscripts, Philadelphia. Eric C. Caren has been called “The Babe Ruth of Historical Collecting,” as he assembled a collection of over one million original items, including rare newspapers, books and pamphlets, broadsides, manuscripts, early photographs, ephemera, and printed records documenting pivotal moments in American and world history. The collection tells a broad and compelling story of America, highlighting communities and individuals whose voices have too often been overlooked. What distinguishes this sale is not only its scale and rarity, but the distinctly American narrative it presents. The Freeman’s sale marks the tenth major auction of Mr. Caren’s extensive and carefully curated holdings. The previous nine sales have attracted international attention and strong institutional and private bidding. Auction Highlights: Thomas Jefferson’s Birth of a New Nation Letter Announces the Definitive Treaty of Paris Estimate: $100,000 – 200,000 Annapolis, January 16, 1784. A very fine two-page autograph letter, signed by Thomas Jefferson to Francois Jean de Beauvoir, Chevalier de Chastellux. At the dawn of American sovereignty, only two days after the Confederation Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris officially ending the Revolutionary War, Jefferson writes to his friend and fellow man of letters, the Marquis de Chastellux. Wide-ranging in content, this letter was delivered alongside official copies of the definitive treaty by Lt. Col. David S. Franks (1740-93), likely the first Jewish American employed in the nascent diplomatic corp, who had been working for Jefferson for nearly a year. Discursive in nature, Jefferson communicates the treaty, offers an appraisal of the young republic following the war, dispels rumors of American “anarchy,” and makes reference to preparations on the publication of his only published book, Notes on the State of Virginia. When asked, Mr. Caren exclaimed that of the over one million items that he has collected in his lifetime, this letter is by far his favorite. “Bombs &c keeping up a heavy bombardment on Fort McHenry” From the Logbook of a British Midshipman during the bombing of Fort McHenry Estimate: $60,000 – 80,000 Malden, Charles Robert. Log book kept by British Midshipman Charles R. Malden, RN, aboard the HMS Trave, May 1814 to May 1816. Extensive ship’s log kept by future Royal Navy officer Charles Malden while serving aboard the HMS Trave. Among the detailed entries for the night of September 13-14, 1814, is a first-person account of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812, and the fateful shelling of Fort McHenry, the inspiration for Francis Scott Key's Star-Spangled Banner. "We have met the enemy and they are ours" Oliver Hazard Perry is Appointed Master Commander in the United States Navy During the War of 1812. One of the MostImportant Military Commissions in Private Hands Estimate: $40,000 – 60,000 Washington, D.C., August 28, 1812. Partially-printed military commission on vellum, signed by President James Madison, counter-signed by Secretary of the Navy Paul Hamilton, a year before Hazard’s stunning victory at Lake Erie. Engraved vignette at top and bottom, paper seal with ribbon intact at bottom. One of the First Printed Announcements of American Independence Estimate: $10,000 – 20,000 The Pennsylvania Magazine: Or, American Monthly Museum for June 1776. Philadelphia: 1776. First edition. Possibly Postmaster Ebenezer Hazard's copy. Rare original stiff printed wrappers. Among the first of any type of publication to announce American independence, preceded only by the Pennsylvania Evening Post issue of July 2. Although dated June 1776, the monthly issues were traditionally published the first Wednesday of the following month, which would have been on July 3. Due to a temporary paper shortage, the printing was delayed until no later than July 4 or 5, allowing enough time to add at the end of the "Monthly Intelligence" section the important Congressional announcement, that on, "July 2. This day the Hon. Continental Congress declared the UNITED COLONIES FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES." Born in the USA, July 4, 1776: First Day of Printing in the United States Estimate: $10,000 – 20,000 The Pennsylvania Evening Post, July 4, 1776. Philadelphia: Benjamin Towne, July 4, 1776. Vol. II, No. 227. An outstanding example of this important newspaper, the only one published in Philadelphia on the day of American independence. How to Bid How History Unfolds on Paper: Important Americana from the Eric C. Caren Collection, Part X will be offered at auction on June 30 at 10 AM EDT in our Philadelphia saleroom. Bidding will be available in person, over the phone, and via absentee or live online bidding. Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
Freeman’s is honored to present Gavel & Grace: The Estate of the Honorable Sandra Schultz Newman, a collection that reflects the life and legacy of one of Philadelphia’s most distinguished and pioneering figures. A native of the city, Justice Newman built a groundbreaking legal career defined by a series of historic firsts—from serving as Montgomery County’s first female assistant district attorney to becoming the first woman elected to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Her tenure on the bench and decades in private practice established her as a sharp, tenacious advocate and a relentless trailblazer for women in law. Beyond her professional achievements, Justice Newman was a commanding presence in Philadelphia’s cultural and social spheres. Frequently described as a “force of nature,” she moved effortlessly between the courtroom and the city’s most prominent gatherings, cultivating a reputation not only as a jurist, but as a discerning tastemaker. That sensibility is evident throughout the collection she assembled over a lifetime, spanning fine art, design, and jewelry. The auction series begins in New York on June 10 with the inclusion of Justice Newman’s personal jewelry in the Important Jewelry sale. Then in Philadelphia on June 23, Freeman’s will host a dedicated, live single-owner sale featuring the fine art and design that formed the backdrop of her private life. Finally, additional jewelry will be included in the online, June 24 Essential Jewelry sale. Lauren Colavita, Specialist, Fine Art, Head of Sale, states: “Justice Sandra Schultz Newman was a force of nature—dynamic, fearless, and entirely original—and her collection reflects that same spirit. She gravitated toward objects with presence and personality, creating a collection that is as bold, distinctive, and unforgettable as she was.” Diamond and Platinum Ring, featuring an emerald cut diamond weighing 19.12 carats | Estimate $350,000 – 450,000 Important Jewelry: New York (June 10, 2026) The first opportunity for collectors to engage with the estate occurs on June 10 in New York, where Justice Newman’s fierce eye for gemstones and bold design will be a highlight of the Important Jewelry auction. The centerpiece of this selection is a staggering 19.12-carat emerald-cut diamond ring (estimate: $350,000 – 450,000), a piece with a storied history purchased with the winnings from her record-setting racehorse, Nihilator. Her passion for the equestrian world, shared with her son, is further evidenced by a striking Diamond, Sapphire and Gold Horse Brooch, a Gold Equestrian Bracelet, and a charming Enamel and Gold Stick Pin depicting a harness race in action. The collection also features extraordinary colorful specimens, such as a suite of Retro gold and diamond jewelry with an asymmetrical ribbon design centering large amethysts and pear-cut citrine drops. Alongside these personal treasures are subtle nods to her trailblazing career, including 14K Gold Cufflinks and a Diamond and 14K Gold Ring with her monogram, representing a lifetime of professional and personal achievement. Harry Bertoia, Bush Form, c. 1970s | Estimate $50,000 – 70,000 Vladimir Kagan, Bar cabinet | Estimate $5,000 – 7,000 Single-Owner Sale - Fine Art & Design: Philadelphia (June 23, 2026) Gavel & Grace: The Estate of the Honorable Sandra Schultz Newman The auction series continues June 23 in Philadelphia with a live, dedicated sale of Justice Newman’s fine art and design. The premier highlight of this session is Alex Katz’s 1975 painting Trishie and Laddy (Lady), which carries the highest estimate in the collection at $600,000 – 800,000. A close-cropped view of a woman and her dog set within a sunlit park, the work reflects Katz’s ability to distill personality while exploring broader social types through portraiture. In Trishie and Laddy (Lady), Katz presents a specific moment between the two subjects while also suggesting a more universal dynamic. Subtle visual parallels link the pair: the V-neck of the woman’s blouse echoes the triangular openness of the dog’s mouth, while the soft fringe of her bangs finds a counterpart in the waves of the dog’s ears. Katz’s characteristically flat handling of color—built from warm pinks, oranges, and browns set against lush greens—removes extraneous detail and centers attention on expression and mood. The contrast between the figures defines the composition. Trishie’s downcast eyes and composed, carefully arranged appearance—accentuated by her vertical beehive hairstyle—convey a sense of stillness and restraint. In contrast, Laddy’s animated presence, with the extended snout and panting mouth, introduces energy and immediacy. Through this juxtaposition, Katz captures both a particular relationship and a familiar pairing of composure and exuberance, offering a scene that feels at once personal and widely recognizable. The sale also features a remarkable group of five sculptures by Harry Bertoia (1915–1978), illustrating the breadth of his practice across materials, scale, and form. Working in brass, copper, and steel, Bertoia developed a sculptural language that moves fluidly between design and fine art, exploring line, texture, and spatial interaction. Highlights include a finely wrought brass and copper wall hanging (estimate: $20,000 – 30,000), whose open lattice appears to float against the wall, and a large, oxidized copper sculpture, Organic Form(estimate: $30,000 – 50,000), with a verdigris patina that evokes natural, almost geological qualities. The tall steel Spray (estimate: $25,000 – 35,000) with upward-reaching branches, suggests organic growth despite its industrial material, while two “bush” forms—one intimate and tabletop in scale (estimate: $50,000 – 70,000), the other slightly larger (estimate: $70,000 – 90,000)—demonstrate how subtle shifts in size can transform a work’s presence. Together, these five works offer a compelling cross-section of Bertoia’s experimentation with form, scale, and material. Additional Auction Highlights Bösendorfer, 1986, Grand Piano, Model 225 Estimate: $20,000 – 40,000 Dorothea Tanning, Double Curve with Scholar, c. 1985 Estimate: $15,000 – 25,000 Ernest Trova, Study/Falling Man (Walking Jackman), 1985 Estimate: $15,000 – 25,000 Jasper Johns, Two Flags, 1980 Estimate: $15,000 – 25,000 Red Grooms, Thomas Jefferson with a Quill Pen, 1982 Estimate: $10,000 – 15,000 Pablo Picasso, Femme Echevelee, 1963, Glazed ceramic plate Estimate: $8,000 – 12,000 Vladimir Kagan, Bar cabinet Estimate: $5,000 – 7,000 Justice Newman’s collection reflects a sophisticated vision shaped by the same precision and insight that defined her historic tenure on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Freeman’s is honored to present this curated legacy, which stands as a vibrant tribute to her distinguished eye and lifelong dedication to the arts. Auction Schedule Important Jewelry, featuring The Newman Estate June 10, 2026 | Live, New York Gavel & Grace: The Estate of the Honorable Sandra Schultz Newman, Single-Owner Sale June 23, 2026 | Live, Philadelphia Essential Jewelry June 24, 2026 | Online Auction Previews Jewelry from the Newman Estate will be included in the Important Jewelry sale national tour: Palm Beach (highlights only) May 6–7 | 10 am – 5 pm Los Angeles (highlights only) May 14–15 | By appointment only Chicago May 26–28 | 10 am – 5 pm Philadelphia (highlights only) June 2–3 | 10 am – 5 pm New York June 5–9 | Weekdays: 10 am – 5 pm; Weekends: 11 am – 5 pm Fine art highlights from the Newman Estate, including Alex Katz’s Trishie and Laddy (Lady), will be on view in New York during the Post War & Contemporary Art sale preview: May 6–9, 11–12 | 10 am – 5 pm Closed May 10 Additional highlights from the single-owner sale will be exhibited in New York May 16 – June 10. How to Bid The Important Jewelry and Gavel & Grace: The Estate of the Honorable Sandra Schultz Newman auctions will be offered live in Freeman’s salerooms. Bidding will be available in person, over the phone, and via absentee or live online bidding. Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.
Freeman’s will present a two-session auction series on May 20, commencing with the single-owner collection Antiquities of the Garden: A Collector’s Living Ancient World at 9:00 AMCT, followed by a second session at 12:00 PM CT, entitled Antiquities and Ancient Art.