Don Freeman Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1908–1978

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Don Freeman paintings between 2005 and 2025, of which 6 sold (46% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,220 to $25,095, with a median of $6,590 across 6 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $25,095 for “Freedom of the Press” at Bonhams in 2006.

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1. 
   Trickery at the Polls

   Oil · Canvas

   21 3/4 x 25 1/8 in. (55.2 x 63.8 cm.)

   Bonhams · Nov 18, 2025 · Lot 63
   $10,880≈ £8,281≈ €9,387Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Untitled

   Oil · Canvas

   19¾ h x 23⅝ w in (50 x 60 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Oct 28, 2025 · Lot 128
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
3. 
   Visitor's Day

   Mixed media

   10.5 x 8.5 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Dec 15, 2019 · Lot 218
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–400View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
4. 
   Visitor's Day

   Mixed media

   10.5 x 8.5 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Jul 28, 2019 · Lot 282
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–600View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
5. 
   Crowded Stairway

   Oil · Board

   20" high x 15.75" wide

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Jul 9, 2017 · Lot 76
   $1,900≈ £1,476≈ €1,665HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
6. 
   Dance rehearsal

   Oil · Board

   24 x 29in

   Bonhams · Dec 11, 2012 · Lot 161
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   The Fly Rail

   Oil · Board

   35 1/2 x 46 inches

   Bonhams · Nov 30, 2010 · Lot 107
   $1,220≈ £786≈ €939Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Back Stage at the Opera

   Oil · Canvas

   20 x 25in

   Bonhams · Nov 28, 2007 · Lot 124
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Back Stage at the Opera

   Oil · Canvas

   20 x 25in

   Bonhams · May 22, 2007 · Lot 2082
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Casting for Character

    Oil · Board

    33 x 43 1/2in

    Bonhams · May 22, 2007 · Lot 2081
    $15,600≈ £7,905≈ €11,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Freedom of the Press

    Oil · Canvas

    24 x 28in

    Bonhams · Nov 28, 2006 · Lot 75
    $25,095≈ £12,908≈ €19,088Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    The Nonchalance Back Stage

    Oil · Canvas

    24” x 20”

    James D. Julia · Aug 24, 2005 · Lot 58
    $2,300≈ £1,281≈ €1,884Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at James D. Julia ↗
13. 
    The Nonchalance Back Stage

    Oil · Canvas

    24” x 20”

    James D. Julia · May 6, 2005 · Lot 668
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at James D. Julia ↗

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