Freeman’s | Hindman Refreshes Summer Style with $1M+ Sale of Jewelry, Watches, and Designer Accessories Across Two-Day Auction
Freeman’s | Hindman’s Summer Edit auction presented a refined cross-category showcase of more than 350 expertly curated lots over two days, celebrating iconic design and timeless luxury. The sale featured exceptional pieces from Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Cartier, and Bottega Veneta, alongside standout runway bags from Tom Ford’s legendary tenure at Gucci and rare steamer trunks by Goyard and Louis Vuitton. The selection also included remarkable timepieces, ranging from a rare World War I–era rose gold Patek Philippe Officer's Watch to a neo-vintage Cartier Tank Basculant set with diamonds. The two-day auction achieved a combined total of $1,280,640, with 95% of lots sold, a 104% sell-through rate, and 19% new buyers to the firm.
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Lot 88 | PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3587/2 18K YELLOW GOLD 'BETA 21' WATCH | Sold for $48,000
Lot 200 | HERMÈS, KELLY 32 | Sold for $15,360
Lot 21 | PLATINUM AND DIAMOND BRACELET | Sold for $14,080
“The Edit sales are a privilege to assemble; they are curated with a focus on the interdependence of jewelry and couture. With two fabulous platinum and diamond bracelets—Lot 21, sold for $14,080, and Lot 67, which achieved $14,080, paying homage to the couture gowns they sold alongside. Additionally, two signed Cartier pieces Lot 146, diamond ring sold for $10,880 and Lot 50, yellow gold and steel tubogas bracelet sold for $7,680 rounded out the top lots, both on-trend pieces from the 80s, demonstrating the market for signed pieces is still strong.” – April Matteini, GG, Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Jewelry.
"There is a growing global desire among collectors for exceptional, rare vintage watches in honest, original condition, and we were pleased to quench that thirst with our Summer Edit offerings. Highlights include Lot 88, the large and unusual 1970s 'Beta 21' from Patek Philippe sold for $48,000 as well as Lot 106, the classic 'Tank' Watch from Cartier New York, circa 1960s sold for $7,680, both of which over-performed in today's sale." – Reginald Brack, Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Watches.
“The Summer Edit was a true celebration of iconic design, delivering exceptional results across the board from the enduring allure of Tom Ford-era Gucci, exemplified by Lot 37, a 1998 dark brown alligator clutch that sold for $5,120, to the timeless elegance of Lot 200, Hermès Kelly 32 that sold for $15,360 and coveted Chanel handbags such as Lot 90, which achieved $5,120. This auction affirmed both the strength of the luxury market and Freeman’s | Hindman’s role as a premier destination for luxury.” – Tanner Branson, Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Luxury Handbags & Couture
Additional Highlights
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Lot 15 | ROLEX, REF. 116518 18K YELLOW GOLD 'DAYTONA' WATCH, BOX & PAPERS | Sold for $28,800
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Lot 54 | ROLEX, REF. 1675 STAINLESS STEEL 'GMT-MASTER' 'FULL RED HAND' 'PEPSI' WATCH, BOX & PAPERS | Sold for $25,600
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Lot 69 | PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 5396G 18K WHITE GOLD ANNUAL CALENDAR MOONPHASE WATCH WITH PATEK DEPLOYANT BUCKLE | Sold for $25,600
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Lot 92 | PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 5146G-001 ANNUAL CALENDAR WATCH, WITH CERTIFICATE | Sold for $24,320
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Lot 39 | AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 4100 BA 18K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND 'ROYAL OAK' WATCH | Sold for $23,040
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Lot 249 | GOLD COIN BRACELET | Sold for $12,800
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Lot 87 | DIAMOND AND PLATINUM EARRINGS | Sold for $11,520
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Lot 144A | PLATINUM AND DIAMOND ETERNITY RING | Sold for $10,880
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Lot 36 | TOM FORD FOR GUCCI, RED ALLIGATOR CLUTCH, 1998 | Sold for $3,200
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Lot 42 | TOM FORD FOR GUCCI, CRYSTAL LOGO EMBELLISHED CLUTCH, 1998 | Sold for $2,880