With single-owner sales and departmental auctions throughout the year, Freeman's is always accepting consignments of suitable art and objects. If you are curious whether or not your item is appropriate for sale in one of our auctions, our specialists are always available to provide you with a free auction estimate.
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As America's oldest auction house, Freeman's has been an active part of the auction world and art market for 216 years. While Freeman's remains ingrained within the heart of the city that we have called home for over two centuries, we maintain our legacy by innovating in today's thriving auction world.
Freeman's prepares a range of formal valuation reports for consignment, insurance, taxation, collection management, and estate planning purposes. Recognizing that the building of a collection is oftentimes a very personal pursuit, our team works closely with our clients to provide a carefully tailored approach to the sale of each unique collection.
Reviews (10)
Dan C.
Apr 22, 2021
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The assistance I received from Darren Winston- Head of Department, Books & Manuscripts, and his staff, was very valuable toward placing a successful bid. They were very helpful in taking their time to provide to me the many images I requested and the answers to my questions so as to gain the confidence I needed before placing a bid. Prior to this particular bid, I have also communicated with Alasdair Nichol from the American Art dept. and he too was very helpful and knowledgeable toward an item consignment. Highly recommend this 216 year old established auction institution.
Rose F.
Sep 08, 2019
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One hears stories about how some auction houses cheat buyers and make back room deals to fraudulently drive up prices or deny buyers
the chance to make a favorable purchase....
Well, add Freeman's to that list of dishonest, cheating frauds.
I was a Freeman's client for decades, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars collecting antique silver.
While bidding, using their Live bid format during a sale last month,
Which allows a full screen view of the auctioneer in live time,
I won an item, the hammer came down, meaning I legally own it.
Suddenly, a staff member appears, and whispers
the chance to make a favorable purchase....
Well, add Freeman's to that list of dishonest, cheating frauds.
I was a Freeman's client for decades, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars collecting antique silver.
While bidding, using their Live bid format during a sale last month,
Which allows a full screen view of the auctioneer in live time,
I won an item, the hammer came down, meaning I legally own it.
Suddenly, a staff member appears, and whispers
Peter M.
Nov 29, 2018
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Alicia A.
Nov 15, 2017
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Well has Freemans has changed. I just spent over $11,000 at an auction and the customer service collecting my items was not only appealing bad, no one seemed to care. Some man walked around waving his hand saying oh I don't know what's happening and then looked down his nose at me when I said I really had to get back to work. Had to go into the ladies room for paper towels to wrap my purchases and then we packed my jewelry in somebody's discarded sandwich bag. The man rolled his eyes and said oh well glad I could help and then walked away to talk to somebody else. I will not be
Matt M.
Sep 16, 2017
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Nikolai K.
Jun 11, 2017
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Tom F.
Jul 09, 2016
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Sam R.
Apr 22, 2016
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I really like this auction house. The reason I am giving it 3 stars is that their auctions are getting smaller and smaller. They used to have huge estate auction but now choose to only sell select items. When I asked someone about the size of their sales they actually recommended another auction house (Alderfers) that handles the estate auctions. I have yet to attend one of their auctions and I will still check out Freemans for the "greatest hits" items.
Matt S.
Apr 13, 2013
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Love the furniture and book sales. David Bloom is a fun guy to deal with. In my mind, I tend to find things a bit cheaper than Doyle or Swann auction houses. But I'm sure that they are about the same. The only reason I gave it four stars was because of the receptionist on the ground floor. I'm not sure if she's just bored or pretentious or what. She's just flat out rude, and I hate that she's the first thing I see when I walk into the place.
E. T.
Jun 16, 2010
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Working on getting new artwork. Hubby's ex-wife had atrocious taste. Seriously bad. Like expensive and bad. I want to meet her and see what her clothes are like. 'Cause it is BAD taste.
Sorry, I digress. So, I have been hunting down interesting prints and other paintings in a mid-range price point. Freeman's is great because you get the pretty catalogue and start wandering around. There are estimates of prices and you can ask lots of questions. Yes, there are those things going for the equivalent of a nice house or condo, but you can still admire them up close.
Over the
Sorry, I digress. So, I have been hunting down interesting prints and other paintings in a mid-range price point. Freeman's is great because you get the pretty catalogue and start wandering around. There are estimates of prices and you can ask lots of questions. Yes, there are those things going for the equivalent of a nice house or condo, but you can still admire them up close.
Over the
