Freeman’s | Hindman Achieves $2.48M Across Post War & Contemporary and Prints & Multiples Sales, Welcoming Strong Participation from New Buyers

On September 25 and 26, Freeman’s | Hindman showcased a carefully curated selection of paintings, sculptures, works on paper, prints, and multiples, attracting collectors from across the globe within their Post War and Contemporary Art and Prints and Multiples sales. Highlights included works by master artists such as Barry Flanagan, Gertrude Abercrombie, Jack Bush, Tom Otterness, Keith Haring, Julian Opie, Pablo Picasso and many others, inspiring spirited bidding throughout the two days of auctions. The sales achieved a notable combined total of $2,480,084, while also introducing a wave of new collectors to the firm, with 37% new buyers on day one and 21% on day two.

Barry Flanagan (Welsh, 1941–2009), Hare on Curly Bell, 1980 | Sold for $191,000

Flanagan, Otterness, and Abercrombie Lead Strong Results; Bush and Riley Highlight International Demand

Freeman’s | Hindman’s Post War & Contemporary Art auction achieved exceptional results, led by Barry Flanagan’s Hare on Curly Bell (1980), which realized $191,000 against an estimate of $150,000–250,000. Strong bidding also propelled Tom Otterness’s Kindly Gepetto (2001) to $76,700, more than doubling its $20,000–30,000 estimate. Further highlighting the sale,

Gertrude Abercrombie’s Home Run at White Sox Park (1964) drew significant collector interest, selling for $102,100, far surpassing its $60,000–80,000 estimate. These results underscore the depth of demand for works by both celebrated and rediscovered artists.

The auction also showcased international talent, with Jack Bush’s Piston (1967) achieving $95,750, well above its $50,000–70,000 estimate, affirming the enduring appeal of the Canadian painter’s vibrant abstractions. British artist Bridget Riley, a pioneer of the Op Art movement, likewise saw strong results as her Circles 3 Study 5 (2003) soared to $35,200, more than doubling its $15,000–25,000 estimate. These results highlight the strength of both post war abstraction and contemporary optical experimentation in today’s market.

"We were thrilled to see spirited bidding from across all sectors of the collecting world in Thursday's Post War & Contemporary sale and it was especially invigorating to have such meaningful participation from first time bidders,” said Zachary Wirsum, Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Post War & Contemporary Art. “As ever, topflight, fresh to the market material by sought after makers caught the most looks and carried the day."

Top Post War Lots:

- Lot 59 | Barry Flanagan (Welsh, 1941–2009) | Hare on Curly Bell, 1980 | Sold for $191,000

- Lot 22 | Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) | Home Run at White Sox Park, 1964 | Sold for $102,100

- Lot 45 | Jack Bush (Canadian, 1909-1977) | Piston, 1967 | Sold for $95,750

- Lot 58 | Tom Otterness (American, b. 1952) | Kindly Gepetto, 2001 | Sold for $76,700

- Lot 48 | Joel Elias Shapiro (American, 1941–2025) | Untitled, 2001-07 | Sold for $54,400

Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990) Untitled (from Three Lithographs), 1985 Sold for $102,100

Prints and Multiples Auction Attracts 21% New Buyers, Led by Haring, Dürer, and Opie

On September 26, Freeman’s | Hindman’s Prints and Multiples sale brought more than 100 lots to auction, achieving an impressive 93% sell-through rate—an indicator of both strong market demand and discerning collector interest. Notably, 21% of participants were new buyers, underscoring the category’s appeal.

The top lot of the sale was Keith Haring’s Untitled (from Three Lithographs), 1985, which commanded $102,100, exceeding its estimate of $50,000–70,000. It was followed by Haring’s Pop Shop Quad II, 1988, which realized $57,600. Also performing strongly was a work by German master Albrecht Dürer, celebrated for his intricate woodcuts and copperplate engravings. Rounding out the leading lots was Julian Opie’s vibrant lenticular series Walking in London II (set of 5), 2014, which sold for $41,600.

“We were thrilled to see such depth of bidding in today's Prints and Multiples auction,” said Monica Brown, Managing Director, Fine Art, Head of Department, Prints & Multiples. “There was strong interest in the session of Pop Art as well as the Old Master prints. The session of works by Keith Haring was a clear standout in the sale with the final prices more than doubling the pre-sale low estimate. This is indicative of the strong demand for works by Pop Art Masters in the current market.”

Top Prints and Multiples:

- Lot 21 | Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990) | Untitled (from Three Lithographs), 1985 | Sold for $102,100

- Lot 18 | Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990) | Pop Shop Quad II, 1988 | Sold for $57,600

- Lot 106 | Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528) | Saint Jerome in His Study, 1514 | Sold for $51,200

- Lot 8 | Julian Opie (British, b. 1958) | Walking in London II (set of 5), 2014 | Sold for $41,600

- Lot 13 | Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990) | Flowers Yellow, 1990 | Sold for $38,400