Hindman Auctions
Ben Fisher has a solid background in the auction industry, with experience in managing various departments and specializing in European and American furniture and decorative arts. Ben has held key roles at Hindman Auctions, Sotheby's, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, and Samuel T. Freeman & Company. Ben is skilled in cataloging European furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as modern furniture of European and American interest. Additionally, Ben has experience in gallery management at I. Brewster Gallery and has received education from Ithaca College and the Fox School of Business at Temple University.
Hindman Auctions
Hindman is a leading fine art auction house connecting cities nationwide to the global art market. With offices and salerooms throughout the country, Hindman conducts over 140 auctions annually in all major fine art and luxury collecting categories, while offering buyers and sellers an exceptional experience across multiple selling channels and price points. Hindman’s team of experts is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the industry. Driven by this client-first approach, Hindman provides collectors, fiduciaries, and institutions with a comprehensive suite of services including auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory. 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 15 additional locations serving clients coast to coast. With industry-leading technology, over $100 million in annual sales, and a team of 175 experienced professionals, Hindman is well positioned to handle a range of auction and appraisal projects. Hindman conducts over 100 auctions a year in categories such as fine jewelry, fine art, modern design, fine books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, couture, Asian works of art, arts of the American west, numismatics, and more.