Hindman Auctions
Mike Reinders is an experienced Photographer with a diverse background in both freelance and institutional settings. Since July 2010, Mike has worked at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, and has owned and operated Twelve Three Photography, LLC since January 2005, specializing in Landscape, Architectural, and Night Photography. Mike served as Curator and Director for the New Romantics exhibition in 2010 at East Bank Studios, showcasing contemporary photography that merges 19th-century Romanticism with modern American landscapes. Mike's academic background includes a Teaching Assistant role at Columbia College Chicago, where responsibilities included Digital Studio assistance and Digital Retouching, and a position as Digital Archival Technician, focusing on retouching and archiving images for the college library. Educational credentials include an MFA in Photography from Columbia College Chicago and a BFA in Fine Art, with a concentration in Photography and Art History, from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
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.