Museum Services
Museum Services Hindman’s Museum Services department is privileged to work with many important institutions throughout the United States and internationally. Whether assisting with valuations, deaccessions, acquisitions, or market insight, we are committed to achieving the highest levels of success for our institutional partners.
Hindman provides our institutional partners with a dependable platform to connect to the global art market.
Every institutional client receives direct access to a dedicated team of experts, each with specialized expertise and scholarship, in a broad range of categories from Post War & Contemporary Art, Modern Design, and Furniture & Decorative Arts, to Antiquities & Ancient Art, Native American Art, and Books & Manuscripts. Hindman’s team is fully equipped to assess and advise on collections of all sizes and genres. From national art museums to local historical societies, we provide a full suite of confidential and expert services catered to the unique needs of both public and private institutions.
Who We Serve Museums Universities & Schools Libraries Historical Societies Historic Buildings & Homes Artist’s Foundations Nonprofits
Greek Gem, Enameled Silver, and Olivewood Cross 17th-18th Century Sold for $18,750 Property from the Knox Collection of Alma College, Sold to Benefit the Annie Reid Knox Fund
Friedel Dzubas Lago, 1979 Sold for $59,375 Property from Palm Springs Art Museum Sold to Support the Care of Collections and the George Montgomery Fund for Acquisitions
What We Offer Hindman understands no two organizations are alike. Therefore, we craft individualized plans to help each museum, library, or historical society realize their unique goals. Our Museum Services department offers appraisals, collection assessment, and strategic guidance in both public auctions and private sales. We utilize our decades of experience to develop solutions and guide the process every step of the way. H I N D M A N A P P R A I S A L S L LC
Hindman Appraisals has provided institutions, museums, estate and tax professionals, private collectors, and insurance professionals with comprehensive appraisal services, including valuation, auction, private sales, and collection management, as well as disposition and acquisition advice for nearly four decades. As a result of our experience and reputation we have had the privilege of working with many prominent estates and collections from distinguished museums, institutions, corporations, and private individuals from across the country. Our team of specialist appraisers conducts appraisals in accordance with the most recent Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) standards. The appraisal reports comply with the Internal Revenue Service guidelines, meeting the needs of tax and estate planning professionals according to industry standards. Our services include but are not limited to supplying fair market value appraisals for donation purposes, conducting replacement value appraisals for insurance purposes, and providing insight into the current marketplace. We offer the
highest level of scholarship and a strict policy of confidentiality. COLLECTION ASSESSMENT
Hindman assists institutions with the sensitive process of reshaping their collections, from the review of a single artifact, targeted archive, or an entire collection. This confidential process includes deaccessions, acquisitions, and other activities meant to achieve institutional goals and increase visibility. We acknowledge that libraries, museums, and historical societies are constantly evolving as new artists, movements, and markets gain relevance, and as organizations rethink their collections. We advise on the salability and market appeal of property and the general state of the art market. M U LT I P L E B U Y I N G & SELLING OPTIONS
Hindman will maximize the potential of any property entrusted to us for either auction or private sale. Our Senior Specialists and Department Directors have an average of 15 years of experience and scholarship in their respective fields and understand the nuances of the art and collectibles market. We make it our priority not only to achieve the highest possible prices on behalf of our institutional partners, but also to work collaboratively to make the full consignment process as straightforward as possible. We understand the challenges institutions may face when contemplating deaccessions including managing internal and donor stakeholders and complying with AAM
protocols. With decades of experience working in the museum field, Hindman’s dedicated Museum Services department will serve as a single point of contact for your organization, streamlining the entire process. Our team assists institutions with filling any gaps in their collection by advising on both public and private acquisitions. We are also sensitive to timing issues unique to institutions and will work to provide substantial notice when relevant material appears on the market publicly.
Martin Wong Persuit (El Que Gane Pierde - He Who Wins Looses), 1984 Sold for $1,100,000 Property from the Rumsey Hall School, Washington Depot, Connecticut Property Purchased by Art Bridges Foundation
N AG P R A & A R PA G U I DA N C E
Sèvres Porcelain Covered Jar 19th Century Sold for $3,125 Property from the Knox Collection of Alma College, Sold to Benefit the Annie Reid Knox Fund
Staff in Hindman’s Native American Art department has over two decades of experience helping institutions comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) of 1990 as well as the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) of 1977. When applicable, Hindman can provide institutional clients advice and assistance with the repatriation of sensitive cultural items. EVENTS & PROGRAMMING
Karl Wirsum Any One? Ten Is!, 1979 Sold for $56,250 Property from the Roger Brown Collection at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, New Buffalo, Michigan, Sold to Support the School of the Art Institute of Chicago Scholarship Fund
Hindman provides a range of bespoke programming designed to suit the individual needs of our institutional partners. Our specialists regularly participate in virtual and in-person lectures and panels at museums, universities, and other institutions. Our accomplished team of auctioneers frequently supports our charitable partners by advising and serving as auctioneers helping to raise funds in support of various causes across the country.
AC A D E M I C R E S E A R C H & LOA N R E Q U E S T S
Madame Grès Haute Couture Top 1960s Sold for $2,835 Property from a Midwestern Institution
Hindman firmly believes in shared knowledge. In consultation with our institutional partners, we readily provide use of images and information to academics for research and articles. Further, we have fostered strong relationships with buyers and sellers around the world, and will contact these individuals for potential exhibition loans on behalf of an institution.
Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Veiled Woman Circa 1st Century A.D. Sold for $40,950 Property from a Midwestern Institution
George II Red Lacquered and Parcel Gilt Bureau Cabinet 18th Century Sold for $212,500 Property from the High Museum of Art Sold to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund
Eugène Atget Square Notre-Dame, 1926 Sold for $7,500 Property from The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Carleton Watkins Yo-semite Valley: Photographic Views of the Falls and Valley of Yo-semite in Mariposa County, 1863 Sold for $93,750 Property from Westerville History Center and Museum
Institutional Partners Here, we outline some of the institutions who have chosen Hindman as a partner, for which we have use of name. MUSEUMS Akron Art Museum American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Appleton Museum of Art
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art
Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum
The Art Institute of Chicago
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Boca Raton Museum of Art
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Booth Western Art Museum Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Museum of Wisconsin Art
Columbus Museum of Art
Muskegon Museum of Art
The Columbus Museum
Naples Art Institute
Dayton Art Institute
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Dennos Museum Center
Palm Springs Art Museum
Detroit Institute of Arts
Saint Louis Art Museum
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
The San Diego Museum of Art
Figge Art Museum
Spertus Museum, Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
Grand Rapids Art Museum
The Strong National Museum of Play
Halim Time and Glass Museum
Terra Foundation for American Art
Headley-Whitney Museum
Toledo Museum of Art
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Tucson Museum of Art
High Museum of Art Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Yellowstone Art Museum
Mrs. Sam Gladys Manuelito Sandpainting Weaving Sold for $27,060 Deaccessioned from the Hopewell Museum, Hopewell, NJ; Collected and Donated by Dr. David B. Hill
SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES
May Weber Anthropology Study Center at Loyola University Chicago
Alma College
Millikin University
Columbus College of Art & Design
Monticello College Foundation
Grinnell College
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University
Olivet College
Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Lake Forest College Loyola University Chicago MacMurray College Mark R. Shenkman Reagan Research Center & Archives at Eureka College
Rockford College Art Museum Rumsey Hall School Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana School of the Art Institute of Chicago Southern Illinois University University Archives at Illinois Institute of Technology University of Chicago
University of Denver
LIBRARIES
University of Wisconsin
DeKalb Public Library
Webster University
Elm Grove Public Library
Wright Museum of Art at Beloit College
Galter Library of Health Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
H I S TO R I C A L S O C I E T I E S & H I S TO R I C B U I L D I N G S
Johnson Publishing Company Library Lake Forest Library
Chicago Historical Society
Milwaukee Public Library
Cincinnati Historical Society Library
Newberry Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Couse-Sharp Historic Site Edith Farnsworth House
Petrie Institute of Western American Art at the Denver Art Museum Ryerson and Burnham Libraries, The Art Institute of Chicago
Genesee Country Museum
Westerville History Center and Museum
Glencoe Historical Society
Whitefish Bay Public Library
Glessner House Museum Highland Park Historical Society Museum Historic Edwards Place at the Springfield Art Association Historic Herman and Claudia Uihlein Mansion
ADDITIONAL INSTITUTIONS Adams County Arts Council American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota Audubon Randall Davey Center
Historic Lucindia Home
Center on Halsted, Chicago
Historic Schweppe Mansion
Chicago Botanic Garden
Historic Sengen House
Christ Church, Winnetka, Illinois
Historic Sword Gate House
Collection of the Valley of Milwaukee, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum Collection Louis F. Swift House Designed by Howard van Doren Shaw
Dancers’ Workshop Jackson, Wyoming Des Moines Art Center
Minnesota Historical Society
Ebony Fashion Fair Archive
Missouri Historical Society
Evanston Art Center
Pike County Nature House, Inc.
Friends of the Teton River
The Geoffrey Beene Archive Grand Teton National Park Foundation Laumeier Sculpture Park Lyric Opera of Chicago Missouri Athletic Club Foundation for the Arts National Council for Jewish Women New College Foundation, Sarasota, Florida Porchlight Music Theatre Renée Fleming Foundation Saint Louis Zoo Association Saugatuck Center for the Arts School Sisters of Notre Dame School Sisters of St. Francis The Sisters of Charity, Mount Saint Joseph SITE Santa Fe St. John’s Hospital Foundation Union League Club of Chicago U.S. Children’s Center on Historical Education and Advocacy
After Agasias of Ephesos (Greek, active 100 BC) The Borghese Gladiator 19th Century Sold for $37,500 Deaccessioned from the Boca Raton Museum of Art to benefit the Acquisitions Fund
CASE STUDY:
The Strong National Museum of Play Hindman proudly offered property from The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester, New York in a single-owner auction entitled “Strong Diversions: Property from a Lifetime of Play.” Largely comprised of objects from the personal collection of the Museum’s founder and celebrated philanthropist, Margaret Woodbury Strong, the compelling story and desirable provenance drove the sale to skyrocket past pre-sale expectations. A lifelong explorer, she acquired fine objects including a Yongzheng mark and period bowl, a delicate selection of jade snuff bottles and jewelry, and a range of playful animal-form objects throughout her travels in China and Japan.
100%
212%
165%
SOLD BY LOT
SOLD BY VALUE
ABOVE ESTIMATE
Two Chinese Amber Carvings and An Agate Carving of Double Fish 18th Century Sold for $62,500
Japanese Gold, Red, and Black Lacquer Three-Case Inro Signed Shokasai, Edo Period, 19th Century Sold for $16,250
Simon Combes Tension at Dawn, 1984 Sold for $100,000
CASE STUDY:
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science
100%
In June 2022, Hindman was honored to handle the sale of The Wildlife Experience Collection with proceeds to benefit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The auction featured over 100 wildlife paintings and sculptures by internationally acclaimed nature artists such as Robert Bateman, John Banovich, John SeereyLester, Morten Solberg, Kent Ullberg, Bart Walter, Gerald Balciar, Kenneth Bunn, and Veryl Goodnight, among others.
198%
The sale was a resounding success—it was 100% sold by lot and 198% sold by value. The top lot of the auction, Simon Combes’ Tension at Dawn, far exceeded pre-sale expectations selling for $100,000.
ABOVE ESTIMATE
SOLD BY LOT
SOLD BY VALUE
148%
Daniel Smith Denizen of the Mist, 2002 Sold for $23,750
CASE STUDY:
Indianapolis Museum of Art Since 2020, Hindman has been honored to sell over 460 lots of fine art and design ranging in value from $500 to $40,000 on behalf of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields to benefit their acquisition fund. Thus far, the property has achieved over $700,000 at auction against an estimate of $299,760-486,230. The Museum’s consignments have included multiple genres such as American and European fine and decorative arts, jewelry, timepieces, and couture.
Continental Carved Marble Urn Plinth signed G. Ferrari 19th Century Sold for $23,750
Corneille (Cornelis van Beverloo) Souverainement l’Ete . . ., 1962 Sold for $28,125
98% SOLD BY LOT
134% SOLD BY VALUE
45% ABOVE HIGH ESTIMATE
Queen Anne Giltwood Side Chair Circa 1710 Sold for $16,250
Fritz Koenig Schaukel, 1961 Sold for $81,250
About Hindman Hindman is one of the fastest growing auction houses in the United States. With offices and salerooms throughout the country, Hindman conducts over 140 auctions annually in all major collecting categories, while offering buyers and sellers an exceptional experience across multiple selling channels and price points. Hindman’s team of experts maintains the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the industry. Driven by a client-first approach, Hindman provides collectors, fiduciaries, and institutions with a comprehensive suite of services including auctions, appraisals, private sales, and collection assessment. Hindman was formed through the merger of two premier auction houses, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers (est. 1982) and Cowan’s Auctions (est. 1995). Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2022, Hindman has established itself as a market leader by providing outstanding service and achieving record results. Hindman is headquartered in Chicago with additional locations serving clients coast to coast.
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Plique-a-Jour, Diamond, and Cultured Baroque Pearl Pendant/Brooch,1910 Sold for $8,750 Property from the Estate of Herta Cuneo, Sarasota, Florida Sold to Benefit The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ref. 178288 ‘Datejust’ Wristwatch, Rolex Sold for $16,250 Property from the Estate of Herta Cuneo, Sarasota, Florida Sold to Benefit The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
AREAS OF EXPERTISE • American Art • European Art • Antiquities & Ancient Art • Arms, Armor & Militaria • Books & Manuscripts • Chinese Paintings & Works of Art • Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Works of Art • Japanese & Korean Works of Art • Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments • Coins, Medals & Banknotes • Fine Silver • Furniture & Decorative Arts • Historic Memorabilia • Jewelry • Watches • Luxury Handbags & Couture • Modern Design • Native American Art • Objects of Virtue • Photographs • Post War & Contemporary Art • Prints & Multiples • Rugs & Carpets • Sports Memorabilia • Western & Wildlife Art
Baga Wood Nimba Mask or Headdress Guinea, West Africa, 19th-20th Century Sold for $3,750 Property from the Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Iowa
American Molded-Glass Flask 1824-1840 Sold for $40,625 Property of a Midwestern Institution
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Hindman’s Museum Services team, specialists, and appraisers travel to all 50 states.
SALEROOM OFFICE
Our Team
Timothy Long
Briar Koehl
Director, Museum Business Development and Corporate Client Services
Senior Manager, Museum Services
312.334.4222 timothylong @hindmanauctions.com
312.600.6075 briarkoehl @hindmanauctions.com
Timothy joined Hindman in 2018. He brings decades of experience working in museums in the United States and United Kingdom. Timothy is currently a George Washington Mount Vernon Fellow (2023-24) and a former Curator at the Museum of London and Chicago History Museum. During his tenure in museums, Timothy oversaw the day-to-day management and acquisition and deaccession activity of a variety of collections, ranging up to 50,000 artifacts. Timothy’s international curatorial work has seen the development of over twenty exhibitions in several museums, including the Chicago History Museum, Museum of London, Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, and the San Diego History Center. Timothy is the author of several publications, including a monograph published through V&A Publishing and an article in the British Museum Technical Research Bulletin.
Briar has over a decade of experience working in museums and in the auction industry. She began her career at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston where she served as an exhibition fellow. Subsequently, she worked at Christie’s and has been at Hindman for over five years. Briar holds a Master of Arts in Art Leadership from the University of Houston.
Alyssa D. Quinlan
Molly Morse Limmer
Tim Luke
Chief Executive Officer
Deputy Chairman
National Managing Director, Hindman Appraisals, LLC
312.447.3272 alyssaquinlan @hindmanauctions.com
312.447.3275 mollylimmer @hindmanauctions.com
561.334.4235 timluke @hindmanappraisals.com
Alyssa D. Quinlan became CEO of Hindman Auctions in 2023. She has 25 years of diversified business knowledge, with leadership experience in private banking and wealth management in addition to fine art auction and appraisal services. She led business development and Trusts & Estates at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers from 2003 to 2010, before joining J.P. Morgan to work with clients in the firm’s private banking division. In 2016, she moved to international appraisal firm Gurr Johns, where she oversaw the opening of the Chicago branch and contributed to the expansion of the company’s presence throughout the Midwest and Texas. Alyssa is a sought-after charity auctioneer, and has helped to raise funds for The Salvation Army and Rush University Woman’s Board.
Molly joined Hindman in 2020 bringing with her close to 20 years of auction house experience. Her career spanned two decades at Christie’s auction house, including 17 years in the New York office serving as Vice President, Senior Specialist and Department Head for antiquities. Following her move to Chicago, she served as Vice President, Business Development for Christie’s Midwest Regional Office. Most recently, Molly spent close to five years owning and operating 2050 Art Services, a premier art and antiquities appraisals and advisory consultancy firm. Molly holds a master’s degree in Greek and Roman art from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London and a B.A. in classics and art history from Brown University.
Tim Luke has over 32 years of auction and appraisal industry experience. Previously an Executive Vice President and Senior Appraiser at Gurr Johns, Tim focused on providing valuation services, evaluating collections, and preparing appraisal reports that comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Prior to joining Gurr Johns, Tim established and was President of his own auction, appraisal, and events business, TreasureQuest Group, Inc. for 20 years. Tim began his career at Christie’s in New York where he worked for seven years and served as Director of the Collectibles Department. Tim is an AQB certified USPAP instructor, an active member of the National Auctioneers Association, and is an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA).
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