Blue Chip Works on Paper Soar Past Pre-Sale Estimates in Freeman's Art and Design Auction

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Freeman’s is delighted to announce the results of its March 23 Art and Design auction, which achieved an impressive 92% sell-through rate, and exceeded its pre-sale high estimate. The strong results are testament to the strength of the prints and multiples market as well as Freeman’s ability to produce impressive results for works on paper by blue chip artists including Josef Albers, Robert Motherwell and Marc Chagall. The sale also exemplified the house’s continued success with the sale of 20th Century Design by masters such as American Craftsman George Nakashima.

Lot 12, Josef Albers (American/German, 1888-1976) Gray Instrumentation Ij, 1974. Sold for $10,710

Said Head of Sale, Tim Andreadis: 

“We saw a strong performance by artists of the New York School including works by Gottlieb, Robert Motherwell, Robert de Niro Sr., as well as its offspring, the Washington Color School—Sam Gilliam, Lou Stovall and Willem de Looper. We look forward to offering work from both of these movements in future auctions.”

ART AND DESIGN AUCTIONS

In response to market demand, Freeman’s holds biannual Art and Designauctions which present a curated selection of multiples, works on paper and design pieces by important modern designers and 20th century fine artists at accessible price points for new collectors.These sales, highlighting a synthesis of bold color, dynamic geometry, exceptional craftsmanship and functionality, feature an array of various artworks by modern masters including George Nakashima, Tiffany Studios, Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Motherwell, Ellsworth Kelly, and Sam Gilliam.

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Since 1805, Freeman’s has been part of the fabric of Philadelphia, helping generations of clients in the buying and selling of fine and decorative arts, jewelry, design and more. We host many auctions throughout the year, including sales of single-owner collections. Freeman’s, Philadelphia’s auction house. Sharing the world of art, design and jewelry with you, wherever you are.