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Dick and Deanna Freeland Auction #1 Fort Wayne, IN

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Dick and Deanna Freeland Auction #1

Fort Wayne, IN

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November 19, 2025 – December 15, 2025 Auction closes beginning with the first lot using a 45-second soft staggered close at 4:00 p.m. EST.

Get ready for an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece from the incredible Freeland Estate. The Auction is more than an event—it’s a celebration of legacy, passion, and impeccable taste. For decades, the Freeland’s curated an exceptional collection reflecting their love of artistry, adventure, and excellence. From fine art to exquisite furnishings, and personal treasures, every item tells a story of craftsmanship and character. This exclusive auction offers collectors and admirers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience—and perhaps acquire—the remarkable pieces that defined one of the region’s most respected families. Over the course of the next couple months be sure to continue watching for multiple auctions that include the famous Freeland mansion’s belongings.

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Fine Art & Decor

Large oil paintings, framed duck painting, stained glass pieces 19th-century gilded floor easel (Napoleon III style) Ronald Reagan framed photo, hand-drawn Jesus artwork Large Asian vases, Satsuma bowl, Famille Rose vases (28–36″) Majolica, Delft, Meissen-style, Haviland, Limoges, Austrian porcelain

Crystal & Glass

Lalique: elephant, Compiegne bowl, vases Baccarat: horses, owl, rabbit Waterford: pitchers, bowls, crosses, coasters, large ice buckets Val St. Lambert, Moser, William Yeoward, Swarovski figures Dozens of crystal bowls, vases, wine glasses, tumblers

Jay Strongwater Collection

Massive collection (boxed & tagged): Frames, trinket boxes, napkin rings, candlesticks, vanity tray, elephant, dragonfly pill box, oil lamp, mirrors — 40+ pieces.

Sterling, Silverplate & Metal

Buccellati sterling animals (elephant, duck, koala, bird) Victorian silverplate: tureens, biscuit warmers, epergnes, wine coolers Large assortment of serving trays, bowls, flatware sets Bronze sculptures incl. Tim Cotterill “Frogman,” Triton w/ sirens, Baliani Brass, pewter, copper wares Collectibles Louisville Slugger bats incl. Jackie Robinson 1930s Watling 5¢ slot machine Lladro, Kaiser, cloisonné miniatures Arabian Breeders World Cup trophy Pizza Hut collectibles (platters, coolers, glasses) Vintage LV luggage (2 Pullman suitcases)

Furniture & Large Decor

Victorian chaise lounge, wicker chairs, Windsor rocker French Louis XVI cane armchair Carved rooster lead garden statues (2) Large Chinese porcelain vases (pair) Concrete urns, decorative planters Butcher block stand, highchair/rocker

Cast Iron & Stoneware

Huge cast-iron collection: Griswold, Wagner, Lodge — skillets, dutch ovens, waffle irons, griddles, muffin pans, presses Stoneware jugs, crocks (incl. 12-gallon), Bennington pottery Kitchen & Housewares Massive selection of cookware (All-Clad, Calphalon, Emeril) Pyrex, Ball jars, canning supplies Food warmers, roasters, mixers, blenders, coffee makers Dozens of platters, bowls, serving pieces

Lamps, Lighting & Misc. Decor

Victorian oil lamps, Art Deco bronze lamp, Tiffany Favrile lamp (damaged shade) Brass lamps, reading lamps, resin decor, folk-art carvings Taxidermy (Northern Pike, rooster, chickens)

With questions, [email protected] or 260-447-4311

Get ready for an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece from the incredible Freeland Estate. The Auction is more than an event—it’s a celebration of legacy, passion, and impeccable taste. For decades, the Freelands curated an exceptional collection reflecting their love of artistry, adventure, and excellence. From fine art to exquisite furnishings, and personal treasures, every item tells a story of craftsmanship and character. This exclusive auction offers collectors and admirers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience—and perhaps acquire—the remarkable pieces that defined one of the region’s most respected families. Over the course of the next couple months be sure to continue watching for multiple auctions that include the famous Freeland mansions belongings.

A little about the Freeland Legacy…

Freeland. In 1967, Freeland took a part-time job at a Pizza Hut for $1.25 an hour. He eventually became a store manager, area manager and a part-owner in an Iowa franchise. In 1972, he and Deanna moved to Fort Wayne and opened their first Pizza Hut on East State near Coliseum Boulevard. Over 40 years the business grew to include 48 Pizza Huts in Indiana and Ohio and four KFC restaurants. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and breeding Arabian horses at his Freeland Farms. He was a founding member and on the board of directors of the Arabian Horse Breeders Alliance and the Arabian Breeders World Cup.

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