The Fetcher House in Winnetka, Illinois was designed by local architect Augustus Higginson and built in 1901 for Edwin S. Fechheimer (who later changed his last name to Fetcher). Higginson was a Winnetka resident and member of the Chicago Arts and Crafts Society at Hull House and was therefore the ideal architect to design Fetcher’s home in the desired Arts and Crafts style. In April 1905, The House Beautiful featured the home, praising the architecture and interior design as “simple, sincere, and unpretentious.” [1]Over the following century, there were several additions and renovations to the home as it passed through three owners before James Hansen purchased it in 1979. Hansen was a passionate and knowledgeable collector, who valued and preserved the history of The Fetcher House. As an artist and industrial designer himself, he had a deep appreciation for the Arts and Crafts movement for its creation of beautiful, functional objects made from natural materials as a reaction against mass production.Hansen built his collection to fit the style of the home including striking examples of works by important early 20th century makers such as Tiffany Studios, Roycroft, Stickley, and Grueby, as well as Chicago metalsmiths Robert Jarvie and Jessie Preston. Freeman’s | Hindman is honored to present this eclectic and inspired collection in our Early 20th Century Design auction on May 20, 2025 and Artist and Artisan: Fetcher House and the Collection of James G. Hansen auction on June 6, 2025.[1] Robie, Virginia, “A Bachelor’s Cottage in the Country,” The House Beautiful (April 1905), 30-31

Freeman’s | Hindman’s spring auction of American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists presents a strong selection of works from significant public and private collections. The sale is distinguished by exceptional, fresh-to-market examples by Pennsylvania Impressionists Daniel Garber, Edward W. Redfield, Fern Coppedge, and George William Sotter, and by Property from the Family Collection of Dr. Percival Eaton, Jr. of Provincetown, Massachusetts, including Sunday Morning, Quebec by French-Canadian landscapist, Clarence Alphonse Gagnon. The auction also proudly features Property from the Atlanta History Center, with proceeds dedicated to the essential care and preservation of their collections.  Alongside, J. Alden Weir’s masterful Day in June (c. 1903) and Louis Ritman’s Quiet Afternoon (1915), the sale features far-reaching manifestations of American Impressionism by the likes of Childe Hassam, Edward Henry Potthast, and T. C. Steele. The contributions of women artists are on display in works by Martha Walter, Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, and in an attractive series of views by Emma Fordyce MacRae. Rounding out the sale are illustrations by Howard Pyle and N. C. Wyeth–including the latter's In Naaman’s House (1929)–and an impressive grouping of oils and pastels by Wolf Kahn.

The Coins and Collectibles sale features two prominent private collections of coins spanning over two millennia of numismatic history. The sale begins with a beautiful selection of Ancient coins with gold rarities and fine silver examples; many featuring bold strikes, excellent centering and detailed provenance history. Other International rarities include a 1670 Charles II Five-Guinea gold coin and an Almoravid Dynasty gold dinar. The session of United States material features rare and beautiful coins from the 19th and early 20th century in both graded and raw states.

Freeman's | Hindman is excited to offer a wide selection of American and European paintings, drawings, and prints at accessible price points. Highlights of the sale include works from the Collection of Dr. Percival Eaton, Jr. A founder of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, his collection pays tribute to the local and foreign artists who flocked to Provincetown, and Cape Cod in general, in the 1920s and 1930s. Included are examples by Gerrit A. Beneker, Frank H. Desch, and Henri Hensche, who were not only family friends but also responsible for many portraits of several members of the Eaton family, including Dr. Eaton himself. Whether you're an experienced collector or a newcomer you're sure to find an alluring piece that catches your eye among the available lots.

The June 17th edition of Dining at Home includes over 250 lots of fine tableware. A remarkable array of Flora Danica porcelain is the centerpiece of the auction, with over 40 lots offered. Other highlights include stemware by Baccarat and Lalique, silver by Tiffany & Co. and Georg Jensen, and porcelain dinner services by Hermès, Versace, and Herend.

New York

Freeman’s | Hindman is honored to present Master of Ceremonies: The Joel Grey Collection, a vibrant tribute to the legendary performer’s life and legacy as both a collector and artist. Drawn from Grey’s New York residence, the sale features fine art, decorative objects, and cherished memorabilia, including a portrait by David Hockney, works by Jim Dine, R.B. Kitaj, and Betty Parsons, and iconic pieces from Cabaret, such as Grey’s black lacquer piano and his retractable top hat. Together, these works reflect Grey’s deep friendships with artists and his extraordinary impact on stage, screen, and the cultural life of New York. As Grey notes, “I’ve always thought of myself as custodian of these beautiful things, and I’m excited for a new generation to find joy and inspiration in them through this auction.”

This June 24 and 25, 2025, Freeman's | Hindman will present more of the extensive collection What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Parts III and IV. Building on the success of the premier multi-million dollar auctions of last winter, the two upcoming events feature new paintings by Édouard Vuillard, Jean Cocteau, Charles Burchfield, Kenny Scharf, René Magritte, and many others. More than 300 hundred works will be offered, showcasing a variety of styles, periods, mediums, sizes, and price points. Among the highlights available on June 24 will be a rare oil painting by the French caricaturist Honoré Daumier, Le Buveur Chantant (estimated at $25,000-40,000), a soft red chalk drawing by Pierre-Auguste Renoir serves as a study for his 1910 oil Le Bain (estimated at $12,000-18,000), along with a lifetime bronze of Suzon by Auguste Rodin – as a key art figure in Philadelphia and whose body of work Rothberg explored, living steps from the Rodin Museum for most of his adult life. (estimated at $6,000-10,000).Please note that a portion of sale proceeds from The Collection of Sidney Rothberg will be donated to support free programs helping to improve the lives of cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers. In advance, thank you for participating. 

This June 24 and 25, 2025, Freeman's | Hindman will present more of the extensive collection What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Parts III and IV. Building on the success of the premier multi-million dollar auctions of last winter, the two upcoming events feature new paintings by Édouard Vuillard, Jean Cocteau, Charles Burchfield, Kenny Scharf, René Magritte, and many others. More than 300 hundred works will be offered, showcasing a variety of styles, periods, mediums, sizes, and price points. On June 25th, several gouache and oils by Jean Hugo, a protégé of Dr. Albert C. Barnes whose market is currently on the rise, will take center stage (estimates range from $800 to $1,500). They will be offered alongside various oils by German-born abstract painter Carl Holty, who studied under Hans Hofmann (collective estimate of $3,000 to $5,000), two studies by Henry Moore (top estimate $4,000), as well as a 1974 watercolor by Romare Bearden ($5,000 to $8,000).Please note that a portion of sale proceeds from The Collection of Sidney Rothberg will be donated to support free programs helping to improve the lives of cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers. In advance, thank you for participating. 

Join us in Chicago and Philadelphia for our upcoming Summer Auction, featuring 320 carefully selected lots that span the rich traditions of Asian art and antiques. This thoughtfully curated sale presents a selection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain, jade, and scholar’s objects, alongside important works from the Indian subcontinent, including Gandharan reliefs, and Himalayan Buddhist sculpture. From elegant decorative pieces to collector’s treasures, each lot reflects a deep appreciation for artistry, history, and cultural legacy. Whether you're a seasoned collector, a scholar of Asian art, or simply drawn to beauty with meaning, this auction offers a unique opportunity to acquire inspiring works.