The Photographs department at Freeman's presents multiple auctions each year featuring iconic artworks by photographers from the early 20th century to the present. Focusing on Photographs whose demand is driven by the artist's market, our specialists present auctions dedicated to Modern, Surreal, Fashion, Postmodern, and Contemporary Photographs.

This emphasis on the icons of Photographic practice from 1900 to today has driven strong results for the category including the world auction record for any work by LaToya Ruby Frazier, and for Peter Hujar's Chloe Finch, 1981.

Freeman's also achieves consistently strong results for Ansel Adams, with over 43% of lots offered selling above the high estimate. World auction records are also held by contemporary photographers such as Alex Prager and Dawoud Bey.

Our specialists work with collectors, estates, institutions, and photographers to bring important photographs to market through thoughtfully curated auctions and private sales.