Hindman Auctions Palm Beach Collections sale exceeds $650,000
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), Untitled (Parrots). Oil on canvas, 48 x 72 inches. Sold for $15,000.
PALM BEACH, FLA
.-Hindman announced the success of its Palm Beach Collections sale. Bidders participating by phone, absentee bid and four online bidding platforms sent the January 25 and 26 auction sessions well past its low estimate to a total of $655,313. The Palm Beach team was thrilled to see such a strong start to its 10th anniversary year.
The auction featured objects from the collection of Mrs. A. Edward Allinson of Palm Beach and Southampton, including a collection of paintings and watercolors by American female artists of the first half of the 20th century. The collection saw fantastic results in multiple categories.
Hindman Auctions Palm Beach Collections sale to kick off 10th anniversary year
Frank Hoffman (American, 1888-1958), Taos Pastures. Oil on canvas, signed Hoffman LL, 24 x 31 inches. Collection of Mrs. A. Edward Allinson. Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000.
CHICAGO, IL
.- On January 25 and 26, Hindman will host its Palm Beach Collections sale, kicking off the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Palm Beach Office. Beginning with the collection of Mrs. A. Edward Allinson of Palm Beach and Southampton, the auction features a collection of paintings and watercolors by American female artists of the first half of the 20th century, including works by Jane Peterson, Margaret Patterson, Eleanor Custis, Rachel Hartley, Lillian Genth, and Mary Louise Fairchild. The sale also includes a large collection of contemporary furniture and decor by influential designer Christopher Guy of London.
Hindman Auctions in 2020: Unprecedented online engagement & exceeding expectations
Earl Biss (Apsaalooke, 1947-1998), Ritual Dance of the Moon Hunters, 1986. Oil on canvas, signed Biss (upper right), 72 x 96 inches. Property from a Corporate Art Collection. Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000. Price Realized: 75,000.
CHICAGO, IL
.-Hindman reflects on an exciting 2020 despite the unmatched environment and challenges presented. The year included over 100 auctions and $64.9 million in sales, and the auction house saw exceptional participation from online bidders throughout the world. More than 55 percent of successful bids were a result of online bidding activity, and the firm saw an increase in online engagement by over 10 percent. The company consistently exceeded expectations throughout the year with the majority of sales surpassing presale estimates.