The May 13th Post War & Contemporary Art auction at Freeman’s | Hindman is a thoughtful and creatively curated presentation of 114 lots of paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Spanning decades of Art History from the 1930s to the 2020s and ranging from well-established blue-chip makers to more emerging rising stars, the sale offers many opportunities to chase market darlings and discover the next big thing. Among the top billing in the auction are one of Fritz Scholder's most iconic images Four Indian Riders (1967) that graced the cover of his landmark 2008 retrospective Indian/Not Indian; a jazz-witchy quintet of simple and strange paintings by of the moment Chicago Surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie, four of which belonged to artist friend Karl Priebe including an early and rare 1935 watercolor self-portrait with her expressively expression echoing cat; and an expansive 1977 Frank Stella mixed media wall relief from his Exotic Bird series. Other especially noteworthy lots in the sale are an important and richly saturated Magdalena Abakanowicz woven tapestry, a hypnotically vibratory Roy Lichtenstein Electric Seascape, an impactful geometric abstract by Mary Heilmann, and four dreamily stylized landscapes by Lois Dodd. The auction also excitingly includes works from significant collections with added associative value. We are pleased to highlight works by Esteban Vicente, Alex Kontopoulos, and Ervand Kotchar that all once belonged to visionary collector Lydia Winston Malbin, who famously put on Detroit's first exhibition of abstraction in the early 40s. These are complemented by another Vicente and a Michael Goldberg painting that were part of Chicago gallerist and connoisseur Bud Holland's personal collection. Also featured is an efficiently minimal 1965 Dan Flavin black paper study gifted to his friend and photographer, Gretchen Lambert, who documented the work of Flavin as well as other artists in his circle. Property from the distinguished Estate of Mimi Kazon of New York includes elegantly precise hard edged mid 60s examples from Robert Smithson and Richard Anuszkiewicz, an intimately scaled and themed 1961 Tom Wesselmann Little Great American Nude painting and a Willem de Kooning work on paper fascinating acquired from The Wheel of Art at the fabled East Hampton Fishermen's Fair. We are also thrilled to be collaborating with Los Angeles-based art advisor Emily Friedman on a guest-curated session of vibrant and compelling artworks aptly and poetically titled ‘A Vision in Color’. Encompassing lots 31 to 81, this cohesive grouping is anchored by a powerful selection of abstracts by once overlooked but nonetheless vital female artists including but not limited to Alice Baber, Emily Mason, Michael Corinne West, Ethel Schwabacher, and Sonia Getchoff. A more in depth look at this dynamic session can be found in the following feature of Head of Sale Zack Wirsum In Conversation with Emily Friedman.

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Freeman’s | Hindman is excited to present a tightly curated selection of Western and Contemporary Native American art in our May 15th auction. With artwork ranging from historical masters through contemporary marvels, the auction includes property from private collections, estates, and important institutions from throughout the United States. This rendition of our biannual auction features paintings and sculpture by artists including Frederic Remington, Edgar Payne, Gustave Baumann, Percival Leonard Rosseau, Bill Anton, John Moyers, Frank McCarthy, Dave McGary, Gary Ernest Smith, Earl Biss, Fritz Scholder, and more!

Freeman’s | Hindman is excited to present the latest rendition of our May Western and Contemporary Native American Art Online Auction. Designed to accompany the May 15th auction, Western Art Online includes an array of stunning paintings and sculpture for every collector. With artists including Clyde Aspevig, Michael Stack, Gene Kloss, James Regimal, Gary Ernest Smith, Bill Freeman, and more, seasoned and novice collectors alike are sure find some incredible works of art to add to their collections!

Freeman’s | Hindman is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Early 20th Century Design auction, taking place on May 20. This signature sale showcases an exceptional selection of furniture and decorative arts that celebrate the elegance and innovation of the Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Arts and Crafts movements. Collectors and design enthusiasts alike will be captivated by standout pieces, including several examples of exquisite Tiffany lighting, an array of George Ohr pottery, and a collection of rare leaded glass windows by the Linden Glass Company. The auction also features works by celebrated designers such as Raymond Subes, Jules Leleu, and Ercole Barovier—offering a rare opportunity to acquire masterpieces from some of the most iconic names of the era.

Freeman’s | Hindman is delighted to present its premier Modern Design auction on May 20, featuring an exceptional array of furniture and decorative arts that embody the very best in 20th-century design. Headlining the sale is a remarkable collection of George Nakashima furniture, celebrated for its organic forms and masterful craftsmanship. The auction also includes standout pieces of Danish design by Finn Juhl and Hans Wegner, alongside iconic works by Paul Evans, Jacques Adnet, Wharton Esherick, Karl Springer, and Warren Platner. In addition to furniture, the sale features captivating studio works by celebrated ceramicists and artists including Toshiko Takaezu, June Kaneko, and Philip Moulthrop.

More than 150 years after his untimely death, Abraham Lincoln remains a towering figure in our nation’s collective memory. His purpose, to save the Union, was never in doubt. His legacy, likewise, remains assured. Other than George Washington, there is perhaps no president whose leadership proved as pivotal to American history. Lincoln’s integrity of character, determination to ensure the success of the American experiment, and hope for our nation’s future endure as guiding principles for our country. He represents, in many ways, the very promise of America: that a man, with no family connections but possessing a keen intellect and a willingness to work, could rise to hold the most important office in the country. This spring Freeman’s | Hindman will have the great honor to offer selections from the Lincoln Presidential Foundation’s collection of Lincolniana, one of the most important Lincoln collections ever brought to market. Presented chronologically, every era of Lincoln’s journey to the presidency is represented in the Foundation’s collection. Frontiersman. Lawyer. Husband. Father. Politician. President. Lincoln's Legacy will explore the evolution of Abraham Lincoln’s personal and political life via around 140 lots of historic Americana ranging from manuscripts to artifacts from Lincoln’s Illinois law office, to campaign ephemera, early photography, and relics associated with Lincoln’s assassination.

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