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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.”
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.
On assignment to cover the trial for the monthly Marxist magazine Masses & Mainstream, Alice Neel--who first joined the Communist Party in 1935--indelibly captured this historic American moment in several images, including two studies and a striking grisaille, “Judge Medina-Trial Scene.”
As Silva explained in 1966, he imagined “the fish and the birds in motion” before developing their colors. Over the course of his career, he worked on diverse surfaces, from walls, paper, and board to canvas, as well as cloth, plywood, and household objects.
Oversized necklaces, elaborate cuffs, cascading chains, enormous brooches, and richly colored Gripoix glass became part of the House's visual language. These were pieces meant to be noticed.
By Monica Brown, Senior Vice President, Head of Photographs
by Ariel Barken, Specialist, Jewelry & Watches
As part of our stewardship of this spectacular Abercrombie, we decided with the consignor to have the painting professionally cleaned by Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration to return the painting to as close to the color and finish that Gertrude intended as possible. The painting did not present with any condition issues, but the passage of time had resulted in an accumulation of grime and clouding of the varnish layer that was obscuring the full range of hues and meticulous detail that Abercrombie originally applied to the panel. Sure enough, removing the old varnish layer and the grime with it revealed the magnificent magically realistic paint surface just as Gertrude deemed it complete back in 1951. The following link will take you to a video capturing the conservation process and a conservation about the work between myself and conservator Julian Baumgartner. A longer form version of our conversation can be found here.
By April Matteini, Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Jewelry
By Ben Farina, SVP, International Representative, Asian Art
Tanner Branson, Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Luxury Handbags & Couture
Written by: Elizabeth Marshman Associate Vice President, Director, Trusts, Estates & Private Clients
Ben Farina SVP, International Representative, Asian Art
Freeman's is honored to present selections from the Estate of Rebecca Lee, an exceptional collection reflecting a discerning eye for luxury and craftsmanship.
Join us as we spotlight Corbin Horn, Senior Vice President, Head of Department, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, ahead of our two-day sale series. Learn about his journey in the world of furniture and decorative arts, notable achievements at Freeman’s, and his favorite lots from our upcoming sale.
Presented on July 14 in Freeman’s European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction in Chicago, Property from Strawberry Hill: The Collection of Ada and Barrie Regan, Hillsborough, California, highlights the refinement of tastemakers across generations. Lot 10 | A Louis XVI Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Occasional Table | Estimate $10,000 - $20,000 In 1912, Joseph D. Grant, the financier and San Francisco civic leader, commissioned architect Lewis Hobart to design and build "Villa Rose" on the San Francisco Peninsula. The 40-acre parcel in Hillsborough, California, remains one of the original historic Gilded Age estates, with lush gardens surrounded by wooded parkland. When Charles R. Blyth and his wife purchased the estate in 1936, they renamed it "Strawberry Hill," a reference to the home's pleasing pink color and a nod to Horace Walpole's Gothic Revival mansion in London. When Ada and Barrie Regan purchased the residence, it was in disrepair and required substantial attention to the interior and gardens. Once restoration was complete, Ada and Barrie Regan filled the home with wonderful Continental furniture and decorative objects. Lot 34 | A Steinway and Sons Baby Grand Piano | Estimate $7,000 - $9,000;| Lot 37 | Carl Herpfer (German 1836-1897) A Gentleman and Three Ladies Taking Tea at a Window | Estimate $7,000 - $9,000 Their appreciation for the home's architecture and history is evident in the collection they assembled, offered as lots 1 through 102 on July 14 and as another sequence of lots in our July 24, 2026,Interiors auction.