CHICAGO, IL.- Freeman’s | Hindman’s July 15–16 European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction features English and Continental furniture, sculpture, and decorative arts from the 17th to the early 20th century. Highlights include an impressive collection of paintings, sculpture, and clocks from a California collector; fine English furniture and mirrors from the Charlecote Antique Store in Kansas City, as well as a selection of striking rugs from a private collection.

“The nucleus of this auction, a private California collection, is a cross section of several centuries’ worth of craftsmanship and extraordinary materials. The collector attended many auctions during the past decade and purchased with a most educated eye, quickly amassing an enviable variety of fine furniture and rare objects reminiscent of ‘the Grand Tour.” – Corbin Horn, Senior Vice President, Head of Department, European Furniture & Decorative Arts.


Lot 368: The 1900 Queen's Vase Silver-Gilt Racing Trophy.

Leading the sale is The 1900 Queen’s Vase Silver-Gilt Racing Trophy by R & S Garrard & Co., London, 1899 (Lot 368; estimate: $30,000–50,000), a historic prize awarded at the Royal Ascot’s prestigious turf race first established in 1838. Commissioned by Queen Victoria, the original vase lent the race its name, and this particular trophy was awarded to Solitaire, a three- year-old colt owned by Sir Ernest Cassel—a prominent Prussian-born financier, close advisor to King Edward VII, and noted philanthropist. Also commanding attention is Property from a California Collection, with over 120 lots featured in this sale, including an Italian micromosaic and parcel-gilt oak center table (Lot 153; estimate: $10,000–20,000), a pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted porphyry urns (Lot 52; estimate: $8,000–12,000), and Bacchus and Ariadne, attributed to Augustin Terwesten (Lot 234; estimate: $6,000–8,000). While a portion of the collection is presented in this auction, additional highlights will be featured in our upcoming sales The Collector’s Cabinet on June 30, 2025 and Dining at Home on September 9, 2025.

Additional Auction Highlights Include:



• Lot 28 | Charles Hunsinger (1823-1897), A Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Bureau Plat, Mid 19th Century
Property of a California Collector Estimate $6,000–8,000



• Lot 209 | Ferdinando de Luca (Italian, 19th/20th Century), Diana Bathing
Estimate $3,000–5,000



• Lot 303 | An English Green-Dyed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy,18th/19th Century Property from the Charlecote Antique Store, Kansas City, Missouri
Estimate $1,000– 2,000



• Lot 364 | A Carved Wood Model of the Paestum Temple of Hera II in a Rosewood Display Case, The Temple Modern, The Display Case 19th Century and Later Estimate $4,000–6,000



• Lot 338 | A Set of Twelve Regency Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs, Circa 1810 Estimate $6,000–10,000



• Lot 348 | A Pair of English Lead Allegorical Garden Urns, Mid-Late 18th Century Property from the Art Institute of Chicago
Estimate $10,000–20,000

Sale Preview

Auction lots will be available to view at Freeman’s | Hindman’s Chicago warehouse by appointment only at 222 North Maplewood, Chicago, IL 60612. To make an appointment please contact Corbin Horn via email at corbinhorn@hindmanauctions.com

How to Bid

The European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction will be offered on July 15 – 16, at 10AM CT in Freeman’s | Hindman’s Chicago saleroom. Bidding is available in person, over the phone, and via absentee or live online bidding. For More information, please visit hindmanauctions.com.