Impressionist & Modern Art
Department
Freeman’s has always had a long-standing tradition of presenting exceptional works of Impressionist and Modern Art.
Freeman's has long held a tradition of presenting exceptional Impressionist and Modern Art at auction. In recent years, landmark offerings have included The Collection of Sidney Rothberg (2024), which realized $4.9 million, led by Pierre-Auguste Renoir's Portrait de Pierre Goujon en Costume Marin, sold for $330,200. The Estate of Dorrance "Dodo" H. Hamilton (2018) achieved $6.1 million, highlighted by Paul Cézanne's La Vie des Champs, which realized $1.45 million and is now housed in the National Gallery of Ireland. More recently, The Collection of Laura Pels (2024) featured the largest group of modern works by Françoise Gilot ever offered at auction.
Following its merger with Hindman in 2024, Freeman's established a dedicated Impressionist and Modern Art department with two curated auctions each year. These sales celebrate the evolution of European art, bringing together the pioneers of Impressionism, including Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, and Mary Cassatt, with celebrated Modern masters such as Maurice Utrillo, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Jean Cocteau. At the same time, they champion artists whose markets continue to gain international recognition, including Jean and Valentine Hugo, Jacques Martin-Ferrières, Yvonne Canu, and Roger Mühl.
Building on its longstanding expertise in Vietnamese art, Freeman's further expanded its leadership in 2026 with the launch of a dedicated auction devoted to Vietnamese Modernists. Featuring masterpieces by Lê Phổ and Vũ Cao Đàm, the white-glove sale realized $1.2 million across just fifteen lots, underscoring the firm's commitment to pioneering new collecting categories while maintaining the highest standards of connoisseurship.
We invite you to become part of Freeman's continuing legacy in the field of fine art. Whether you are considering the sale of a single work or an entire collection, our specialists are available to provide a confidential, complimentary valuation and discuss how your property can achieve the strongest results in today's global market.
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Carl Moll (Austrian, 1861–1945) Weißes Interieur (White Interior)
Sold for $4,756,000
Auction Specialists
Raphaël Chatroux
VP, Head of Department, Impressionist & Modern Art
Julianna Tancredi
Assistant Vice President, Head of Research, Fine Art
A Major Work by Josef Šíma Resurfaces in Philadelphia
Vietnamese Modernism at Auction | Lê Phổ, Vũ Cao Đàm & Important Vietnamese Art
As international demand for Vietnamese Modernist art continues to grow, Freeman's is launching a dedicated sale devoted to one of the most dynamic categories in the global art market.
Gustave Loiseau and Lê Phổ Shine at Freeman’s | Hindman New York Auction
Freeman’s Impressionist and Modern Art sale on October 28 achieved impressive results, realizing more than $3.1 million with an 84% sell-through rate by lot.
Fresh-to-Market Works by Buffet, Picasso, Giacometti Headline Freeman’s | Hindman’s October Auction in New York
On October 28, Freeman’s will present the fall edition of its Impressionist and Modern Art sale in New York featuring an exceptional selection of fresh-to-market works by Pablo Picasso, Gustave Loiseau, the brothers Jean and Raoul Dufy, as well as Vietnamese painters Le Pho, and Vu Cao Dam – both represented by a combined total of twelve works, thus reaffirming the house’s position as a market leader for their work.
Le Pho Soars at Freeman’s Impressionist & Modern Art Sale
On April 30, Freeman’s held the second edition of its Impressionist and Modern Art auction, achieving a robust $3,000,000 in total sales.
Impressionist & Modern Art
Frequently asked
questions
Artist reputation, rarity, exhibition history, provenance, condition, and market demand all contribute to value.
Specialists can assist with research and connect owners with appropriate authentication resources when necessary.
Impressionist & Modern Art generally encompasses works created from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. This category includes Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Surrealism, Expressionism, and other influential movements that shaped the development of modern art.
We accept consignments of paintings, sculptures, drawings, watercolors, prints, and works on paper by Impressionist and Modern artists. Whether you have a single work or an important collection, our specialists can evaluate its suitability for auction or private sale.
Our specialists provide complimentary auction estimates. Submit photographs, dimensions, provenance, and any available documentation through our online valuation form or contact the department directly. We evaluate each work based on artist market performance, authenticity, condition, provenance, rarity, and recent auction results.
The consignment process begins with a complimentary auction estimate. After reviewing your artwork, a specialist will discuss valuation, recommend the most appropriate sale, explain commission terms, and guide you through every step of the auction process.
Our department handles works by many of the most significant Impressionist and Modern artists, as well as regional and lesser-known figures whose works continue to attract collector interest. We also advise clients on paintings, sculpture, works on paper, and prints from this period.
Provenance—the documented ownership history of an artwork—can significantly influence its desirability and value. Gallery labels, exhibition history, literature references, previous auction records, and collection history all contribute to establishing provenance.
Registered bidders may participate online, by absentee bid, by telephone, or live in the auction room, depending on the sale format. Our team can assist first-time buyers throughout the registration and bidding process.
Freeman's combines scholarly expertise with deep market knowledge, strategic marketing, and access to an international network of collectors. Our specialists provide personalized guidance to position each artwork for the strongest possible result, whether through auction or private sale.
Auction value is determined by several factors, including the artist's reputation, rarity, condition, provenance, exhibition history, literature references, medium, size, subject matter, and current market demand.
Artist reputation, rarity, exhibition history, provenance, condition, and market demand all contribute to value.
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