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Le Verre Francais Art Deco Acid-Etched Cameo Glass Papillons

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The Incredible Hulk, No. 181

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AN EXTREMELY FINE PART SILK NAIN CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIA

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Freeman’s Books and Manuscripts Auction Kicks Off Fall Season

Freeman’s September 21 Books and Manuscripts auction, the inaugural sale of the Fall 2022 season, is led by an extremely rare first edition of New Englands First Fruits (estimate: $20,000-30,000), a 1643 account of Puritan evangelization in New England. The first copy to be offered at auction in over 20 years, the book features the first printed mention of Harvard College. Also on offer is a rare and beautiful first edition of L. Frank Baum’s most famous work, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the...

New Records and International Expansion in Freeman’s Summer

Freeman’s Spring/Summer 2022 season displayed market strength and competitive collecting across Freeman’s many specialist departments. Alongside strong results in the season’s thirteen sales, Freeman’s also appointed two new heads of department and two regional representatives in the Florida and New England areas in a show of continuing optimism in its business. “The investments we’re making in our talented team of specialists are clearly paying off,” says Fraser Niven, Freeman’s Chief...

$948,000 Sale of Chairs in Freeman’s Asian Auction Shows Power of Global Market

In Freeman’s April 13 Asian Arts auction, competitive bidding across the board sent lots soaring past their pre-sale estimates. The sale was led by Lot 28, a pair of Chinese huanghuali armchairs; the handsome pair, exemplars of Chinese craftsmanship from the late Ming to Qing dynasty, achieved $948,000 following an estimate of $80,000-120,000, setting the tone for a sale filled with spirited bidding wars. “We were delighted to achieve such a strong result for the family who had so...

Freeman’s- Sets world auction records for American woman artists

Exemplary works by women artists once again yielded strong results in Freeman’s June 6 American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists auction. Totaling $2.64M and attracting an impressive number of new buyers (40% of total), the sale reconfirmed the auction house’s...

H&H Classics- 1938 Vauxhall 12hp Supercharged Trials Special

A BUTCHER’S VAN, THEN A MILITARY TRUCK, AND THEN A RACE WINNING TRIALS CAR 1938 Vauxhall 12hp Supercharged Trials Special Has Had Three Lives A race winning Vauxhall trials car estimated to sell for £11,000 £13,000, with H&H Classics, started life as a humble...

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H&H Classics- 1964 Morris Mini Moke Owned By Film Director

This highly original 1964 850cc Mini Moke was supplied new to the cinematographer and film studio owner Keith Ewart for use on his Cornish estate, is now for sale with H&H Classics at their Live Auction Online on June 24th. The Moke remained in the Ewart family ownership for fifty-one years,...

Freeman’s – 29.84 Carat Yellow Diamond Leads Auction

PHILADELPHIA, PA—On Thursday May 21, Freeman’s will hold its online Jewelry & Watches auction. Spanning periods, the 125-lot auction includes an array of impressive diamonds; colorful gemstones; vintage, retro and antique jewels; and a strong selection of iconic, signed pieces by renowned...

Roseberys -Results from Mod Contemporary British Art Sale

Bullish sale exceeds high estimate with 85% of lots sold Bidders were out in force for Roseberys first Modern and Contemporary British art sale of the year, spending over £530,000 and absorbing 85% of the lots on offer. Containing an abundance of high-quality art, many by renowned British...

Freeman’s – Record Price Achieved for Edgar Degas Cast

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Freeman’s is delighted to announce the results of its highly successful European Art & Old Masters auction—the first sale at its new Center City Philadelphia flagship gallery. With a sell-through rate of 98%, the sale achieved over $2.3 million, more than $1 million above...

Roseberys -Design Decorative Arts from 1860 to Present Day

LONDON: On Tuesday March 3 2020 Roseberys London will present Design: Decorative Arts 1860, a sale focussed on the creations of pioneering designers from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Among the lots to be auctioned are several pieces of coveted Martinware pottery from a single-owner...