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Freeman’s is delighted to announce the results of its December 6 American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists auction which realized over $5.2Mthe best result for a sale of American Art that Freeman’s has ever recorded and the highest selling Fine Art auction at the house since 2004. Learn more about the exciting results here:

Freeman's is pleased to present an exciting selection of works from Tiffany & Co. jewelry in our December 10 Luxe: Boutique Jewels & Holiday Gifts auction. Learn more about the esteemed house and designers that have worked with the iconic brand here: Register to bid here: https://bid.freemansauction.com//luxe-boutique-jewels-and-

Freeman's is excited to present "I Have a Dream" by Charles White in our December 6 auction of American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists. The present work is a preparatory drawing for the eponymous lithograph, which White executed in 1976. While the subject and composition evoke traditional European religious imagery, the title itself refers to the famous speech Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered on August 28, 1963 in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. during what is now remembered as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Register to bid for the auction here: https://bid.freemansauction.com//american-art-pennsylvania

A great feature on our new head of Trusts & Estates and Collections, Kimberly Miller from Philly Style:

Daniel Garber is among the most celebrated artists of the New Hope School, along with Edward Redfield and Fern Coppedge. On December 6, the artist will be well represented at auction with no less than eight of his canvases being offered in Freeman’s highly anticipated sale of American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists. Learn more about the works on offer here:

Freeman's is pleased to present The Melody Stilled by Cold by Norman Rockwell in our December 6 American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists auction. Norman Rockwell is arguably the most iconic painter associated with the Golden Age of Illustration, and will forever be celebrated for his uncanny and heartwarming depictions of a simpler, bygone America. As the artist states himself: "I was showing the America I knew and observed to others who might not have noticed. And perhaps, therefore, this is one function of the illustrator. He can show what has become so familiar that it is no longer noticed. The illustrator thus becomes a chronicler of his time." Learn more about the work here:

A great feature on our October 28 Pennsylvania Sale from the Decorative Arts Trust:

Freeman's is excited to present works by George Nakashima from the Estate of Sarabelle Salsburg in our October 28 Pennsylvania Sale. Learn more about the works and the collection here:

Freeman’s is delighted to announce the results of today’s single-owner sale of Variations on a Theme: 12 Bronzes of Ludwig van Beethoven by Antoine Bourdelle . The 12-lot sale achieved a sell-through rate of 100% and realized $343.4K soaring past its pre-sale high estimate. After competitive bidding online and over the phone from the U.S. and France, all 12 fresh-to-market lots from Mr. Robert Becker’s impressive New York collection were sold to a single private collector who... was actively seeking the collective works. Said Head of Sale, Raphaël Chatroux: The strong results of today’s sale are testament to Freeman’s unique ability to market single-owner collections with strong narratives to a wide range of collectors. We are delighted with the results, and very happy to learn that all twelve bronzes will remain together in the same collection. The story continues. Read more about the results of this sale here:

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On October 20, Freeman's is pleased to present our biannual Jewelry & Watches auction. This sale will include a fine selection of sapphire jewelry. Learn more about the history and significance of sapphires from our specialists here: https://buff.ly/3jOoDO5

On October 21st, Freeman’s will celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday by offering a rare and impressive collection of 12 portrait bronzes of the famous German composer by French sculptor Antoine Bourdelle. Learn more about this exciting auction here:

The October 20 Jewelry & Watches auction will feature an eighteen karat gold "Prism Mystery" desk clock from Cartier. Read more about this exciting item here:

We’re excited to feature a collection of 121 canes across 50 lots in tomorrow’s auction Age of Exploration: Travel & Discovery Through the Centuries. This unique collection comes from award-winning independent film director Larry Clark. Featured: Lot 126 | A German silver-mounted maple violin cane, Late 19th century The tau-form handle unscrewing to compartment for bow, the silver mounts remove to open to violin.... Larry Clark (b. 1943) is an American photographer and independent film director best known for his 1995 cult film, Kids. His oeuvre has controversially focused on contemporary youth culture, particularly examining their participation in illicit activities and the detrimental effects of mainstream media. Clark’s collection of canes and walking sticks, presented here, is an eclectic assemblage of antique and collectible canes that range between decorative and utilitarian purposes. The majority of these canes are from the 19th and early 20th century and represent the degree of craftsmanship and artistry that can be found in the medium. Historically, canes were an important part of self-fashioning and served a variety of purposes: conveniently packaged equipment for professionals, pragmatic tools for walking and hiking, elegant markers of class and sophistication, and devices to conceal weaponry.

On the heels of a successful virtual spring show, the Antiques Dealers' Association of America (ADA) announced the long-running ADA/Historic Deerfield Antiques Show will be going online and donating a portion of the proceeds to Historic Deerfield. The ADA is a member-based organization composed of professional dealers dedicated to integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct in the antiques trade. Expect to find more than 1,000 objects representing the best in American (and some European) antiques, fine art, folk art, Americana, Native American, and other decorative arts. Hosted over Columbus Day weekend, the online show opens October 9 at 10 am and continues through October 12 at 10 pm EST on its website at www.ADAdealers.com.

Freeman’s is delighted to announce the results of the single-owner sale of The Collection of Dr. Henry & Mrs. Fannie Levine. The 46-lot sale achieved a sell-through rate of 100% and realized $942,315, well surpassing its pre-sale low estimate, and with 95% of bidding taking place online. As Philadelphia’s auction house, Freeman’s is proud to have brought the collection of prominent Philadelphians Dr. Henry and Mrs. Fannie Levine to the market. The stellar result for this sale is another successful example of Freeman’s expertise in bringing impressive results for single-owner collections of fine art. Learn more about this exciting result here:

On October 21st, Freeman’s will celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday by offering a rare, and impressive collection of 12 portrait bronzes of the famous German composer by French sculptor Antoine Bourdelle.