Quinn’s June 9 Fine & Decorative Arts auction led by marine painting with intriguing provenance

Montague Dawson (British, 1895-1973), untitled oil-on-board painting of ships in a harbor. Signed at lower left. Label on verso from Frost & Reed, London. Size: 19½ x 23½in (sight). Reputedly, the work was originally commissioned for The White House. Estimate $15,000-$25,000

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – On Friday, June 9, 2023, Quinn’s Auction Galleries will conduct a beautifully curated Fine & Decorative Arts sale featuring American, European, Asian and modern art. All bidding will be online through LiveAuctioneers; no in-person gallery bidding.

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Chippendale chairs sit atop Neue Auctions April 10 results

Chippendale mahogany side chairs, which sold for $33,210
Chippendale mahogany side chairs, which sold for $33,210
Chippendale mahogany side chairs, which sold for $33,210

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – A gorgeous pair of Chippendale mahogany side chairs, crafted in Philadelphia in the 1700s, sold for $33,210 in an online-only Fine Estates Collection auction held April 10 by Neue Auctions. The sale featured 432 lots of fine merchandise from the homes of celebrated interior designers. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.

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