Freeman’s

I really like this auction house. The reason I am giving it 3 stars is that their auctions are getting smaller and smaller. They used to have huge estate auction but now choose to only sell select items. When I asked someone about the size of their sales they actually recommended another auction house (Alderfers) that handles the estate auctions. I have yet to attend one of their auctions and I will still check out Freemans for the «greatest hits» items.

The complete and total lack of respect for their lower-​level employees is, quite frankly, despicable. I try my hardest to never support a business that overworks and underpays committed, hardworking individuals, and urge you not to either.

Working on getting new artwork. Hubby’s ex-​wife had atrocious taste. Seriously bad. Like expensive and bad. I want to meet her and see what her clothes are like. ‘Cause it is BAD taste.
Sorry, I digress. So, I have been hunting down interesting prints and other paintings in a mid-​range price point. Freeman’s is great because you get the pretty catalogue and start wandering around. There are estimates of prices and you can ask lots of questions. Yes, there are those things going for the equivalent of a nice house or condo, but you can still admire them up close.
Over the years, I have gotten a fabulous French desk, settee, and old Oriental rug for a song (like $ 250 for a 10×12). Plus, the clothes are great at the couture sales.
It’s my favorite weird way to spend an afternoon to watch the bidding process. You can wander in for a few minutes at lunch and see the phone, internet, and live bidding go down. A great piece of Philadelphia living history– first auction house still going in the United States.