2025: A Year In Review

As we close out an exceptional year, Freeman’s extends its thanks to our clients and friends for their continued trust and partnership.

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Happy Holidays! As we close out an exceptional year, Freeman’s extends its thanks to our clients and friends for their continued trust and partnership.


In 2025, we delivered strong results for our clients, achieving $119M in combined sales and 6.6% year-over-year growth over 147 auctions. Demand remained robust across all categories, with a remarkable 109% sell-through rate by value and 89% by volume, a testament to the vibrant competitive bidding environment across all our salerooms. These results reflect both the continued strength of the Freeman’s market and our unwavering commitment to delivering value.


We look forward to sharing our comprehensive end-of-year report in early 2026, featuring detailed results, market insights, and upcoming offerings. Explore our top lots of the year below.

Auction Highlights


Lot Highlights

[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
Lot 114

[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A pair of stained leather gloves carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.

Estimate$800,000 - $1,200,000

Sold$1,512,500
Status
Closed
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Lot 20

Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)

Cowboys and Indians (the complete portfolio of ten), 1986

Estimate$600,000 - $800,000

Sold$838,700
Status
Closed
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A handkerchief carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A handkerchief carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.
Lot 113

[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION]. A handkerchief carried by President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination, 14 April 1865.

Estimate$100,000 - $200,000

Sold$826,000
Status
Closed
<em>Four Indian Riders, </em>1967
<em>Four Indian Riders, </em>1967
<em>Four Indian Riders, </em>1967
<em>Four Indian Riders, </em>1967
<em>Four Indian Riders, </em>1967
<em>Four Indian Riders, </em>1967
<em>Four Indian Riders, </em>1967
Lot 88

Estimate$400,000 - $600,000

Sold$476,750
Status
Closed
Clarence Alphonse Gagnon (Canadian, 1881-1942)
Clarence Alphonse Gagnon (Canadian, 1881-1942)
Clarence Alphonse Gagnon (Canadian, 1881-1942)
Lot 32

Estimate$30,000 - $50,000

Sold$457,700
Status
Closed
<em>La Clarté d'Été, </em>c. 1975
<em>La Clarté d'Été, </em>c. 1975
<em>La Clarté d'Été, </em>c. 1975
<em>La Clarté d'Été, </em>c. 1975
Lot 44

Estimate$180,000 - $220,000

Sold$432,300
Status
Closed
<strong>Charles Peale Polk (1767-1822), &nbsp;<em>A Portrait Of General George Washington At Princeton</em></strong>
<strong>Charles Peale Polk (1767-1822), &nbsp;<em>A Portrait Of General George Washington At Princeton</em></strong>
<strong>Charles Peale Polk (1767-1822), &nbsp;<em>A Portrait Of General George Washington At Princeton</em></strong>
Lot 232

Estimate$200,000 - $300,000

Sold$406,900
Status
Closed
GRAFF, AN IMPORTANT OVAL DIAMOND RING
GRAFF, AN IMPORTANT OVAL DIAMOND RING
GRAFF, AN IMPORTANT OVAL DIAMOND RING
GRAFF, AN IMPORTANT OVAL DIAMOND RING
GRAFF, AN IMPORTANT OVAL DIAMOND RING
Lot 128

Estimate$250,000 - $350,000

Sold$368,800
Status
Closed
<em>Bords de Rivière (Possibly Tournedos-sur-Seine), </em>circa 1899
<em>Bords de Rivière (Possibly Tournedos-sur-Seine), </em>circa 1899
<em>Bords de Rivière (Possibly Tournedos-sur-Seine), </em>circa 1899
<em>Bords de Rivière (Possibly Tournedos-sur-Seine), </em>circa 1899
Lot 30

Estimate$80,000 - $120,000

Sold$356,100
Status
Closed

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Pennsylvania Impressionists at Freeman’s

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A Magnificent, Monumental, and Extremely Rare Chinese Blue and White 'Nine Dragons' Vase

Two Days of Asian Art Auctions Top $3.7 Million at Freeman’s New York Saleroom

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“We could not be more pleased with these exceptional results for our clients. These two auctions prove that when you bring together important works with significant historical provenance and pair them with high-quality, desirable Asian art that is accessible for all buyers, the market will respond in a big way,” Annie Wu, Senior Vice President and Head of Asian Art.

Lot 139 Rain-In-The-Face (Lakota, 1835-1905) untitled, Sundance Scene

Rain-in-the-Face: A Warrior’s Own Hand

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Few figures of the 19th century carried a reputation as powerful as Rain-in-the-Face (c. 1835–1905). A Hunkpapa Lakota warrior and leader, he became one of the most famous Native figures associated with the “Indian Wars.”

Lot 26 Paul Jenkins (American, 1923-2012) Phenomena Our Light, 1964 Estimate $10,000 – $15,000

The Rosenthal Legacy: Supplying New York’s Post-War Art Scene

New & Noteworthy

These present lots stand as a testament to the Rosenthal family's unique contributions, both material and personal, to the Post-War New York artistic community.

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