
Native American & Prehistoric Art
Department
Freeman's Native American, Prehistoric & Tribal Art specialists work with a comprehensive network of important dealers, private collectors, and museums. They leverage competition among worldwide bidders to achieve outstanding results for consignors in regularly scheduled auctions.
The department handles Native art of North America that spans centuries. These works are found in the forms of textiles, jewelry, basketry, beadwork, paintings, and sculpture. Major auctions are held in our Cincinnati and Denver offices.
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Department Categories
Native American Art - Historic
As a leader in the industry, our Historic Native American Art auctions have sold over 40 million throughout the past 20 years. These auctions offer works from the 17th century – early 20th century, focusing on beadwork, textiles, pottery, baskets, jewelry, carvings and weaponry from the North American continent. Major live auctions are held twice a year in the Cincinnati office.
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Navajo First Phase Silver and Turquoise Concha Belt
Sold for $22,500

Auction Specialist

Historic Works and Notable Collections Lead Freeman’s Native American Art Auctions to $1.38 Million
Freeman’s two-day Native American Art auctions, presented live in Chicago and online, realized a combined total of $1,382,252, surpassing pre-sale expectations and underscoring sustained collector demand.

The Doctor Deane and Susan Penn Native American Art Collection
Dr. Deane Penn (1941-2021) was born in NYC and educated at the Horace Mann School, where he learned to appreciate diverse cultures. He was a Renaissance man.

Larry Ness’s Lifetime Collection of Native American Photography Coming to Auction
"As I began collecting and researching Plains Indian art and artifacts like beadwork, quillwork, tools, and weaponry, I came upon published images of Plains Indians and soon found myself compelled to seek original photographs to enhance my collection." Larry Ness

Freeman’s Native American Art Auctions Achieve Nearly $1.5M, Led by the Andrews and Smithee Collections
Freeman’s two-day Native American Art auctions, presented live in Cincinnati and online, surpassed expectations with a combined total of $1,428,766.






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