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June Fine and Decorative Arts Auction

PLEASE NOTE: 27% BUYERS PREMIUM. Contact shipping@quinnsauction.com for our full list of third party shippers. Quinn's Auction Galleries is proud to present the Fine and Decorative Arts Auction featuring Asian, American, European, and Modern arts. Offering a fine selection of European and American portraiture from the 17th century through the 19th century and pieces by Montague Dawson and William Watson. Featuring a collection of Modernist fine art prints including an original lithograph by Elizabeth Catlett and historical signatures and autographs such as Albert Einstein's and Theodore Roosevelt's. Also featuring an array of antique and modern furniture such as Danish Modern Lovig partners desk, Warren Platner arm chairs, Gustav Stickley rocker, and a Louis XV marquetry bureau de dame. A collection of eccentric interior decor including a Regency Erard parcel gilt pedal harp, German Maximilian style suit of armor, Phillips 66 gas pump, Greco-Roman antiquities, and model trains. A selection of gold and platinum fine jewelry pieces with diamonds and semi precious stones. Also featuring three British sportscars;1972 MG Midget, 1980 MG Midget, and 1973 Triumph TR6 convertible. In addition, a variety of Asian decorative arts including snuff bottles, Japanese woodblock prints, large Chinese cabinets and screens. If you would like to request a condition report or have any questions please contact john@quinnsauction.com
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D.C. Area June Fine and Decorative Arts Auction
1973 Triumph TR6 convertible. 91666
A white with black racing strips 1973 Triumph TR6 convertible. Restored condition, last licensed in 2015. Engine in pristine condition. Interior wood panel replaced. Soft top replaced. After market Alpine stereo installed in the boot. Condition: Vehicle will not start. - Lot 3
  • $12,000.00
  • 1973 Triumph TR6 convertible. 91666
    Lot 3 - A white with black racing strips 1973 Triumph TR6 convertible. Restored condition, last licensed in 2015. Engine in pristine condition. Interior wood panel replaced. Soft top replaced. After market Alpine stereo installed in the boot. Condition: Vehicle will not start.
  • $12,000.00
  • Louis Vigee, Portrait of a lady, P/P.
    Vigee, Louis ( French, 1715-1767). A portrait of an elegant woman with a pearl necklace. Pastel on paper on canvas. Signed l.r. Comte de la Riviere label on verso. Sight: 26" x 21 3/4". Frame: 32" x 27". Condition: chip to paint upper left corner - Lot 137
  • $7,000.00
  • Louis Vigee, Portrait of a lady, P/P.
    Lot 137 - Vigee, Louis ( French, 1715-1767). A portrait of an elegant woman with a pearl necklace. Pastel on paper on canvas. Signed l.r. Comte de la Riviere label on verso. Sight: 26" x 21 3/4". Frame: 32" x 27". Condition: chip to paint upper left corner
  • $7,000.00
  • Lemuel Maynard Wiles, Panamanian landscape, OC.
    Wiles, Lemuel Maynard (New York, 1826-1905). Untitled, Panamanian landscape. Depicting a house behind a crumbling wall along the shore. Oil on canvas. 1874. Signed and dated l.l. Sight: 13 1/2" x 23". Frame: 26 1/2" x 36". Condition: Craquelure, warp to canvas, ripping to canvas at top near staples. - Lot 95
  • $4,500.00
  • Lemuel Maynard Wiles, Panamanian landscape, OC.
    Lot 95 - Wiles, Lemuel Maynard (New York, 1826-1905). Untitled, Panamanian landscape. Depicting a house behind a crumbling wall along the shore. Oil on canvas. 1874. Signed and dated l.l. Sight: 13 1/2" x 23". Frame: 26 1/2" x 36". Condition: Craquelure, warp to canvas, ripping to canvas at top near staples.
  • $4,500.00
  • Herman Miller Eames chair with ottoman.
    A New Production Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978) and Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988) for Herman Miller Eames chair with ottoman. Marked on base. Chair: 32" x 32" x 19". Ottoman: 9" x 16" x 26". Condition: Scuffs on wood and tears in upholstery. - Lot 41
  • $4,000.00
  • Herman Miller Eames chair with ottoman.
    Lot 41 - A New Production Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978) and Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988) for Herman Miller Eames chair with ottoman. Marked on base. Chair: 32" x 32" x 19". Ottoman: 9" x 16" x 26". Condition: Scuffs on wood and tears in upholstery.
  • $4,000.00
  • Soulages, Peinture, 1947, Lithograph.
    Soulages, Pierre (French, 1919-2022). Peinture. 1947. Lithograph. Signature, limitation, in pencil: l.r., and l.l. 91/150. Sheet: 35" x 22 1/4". Condition: Very good. Scattered foxing through out, damp stain l.r corner. Crease on top edge. - Lot 178
  • $3,750.00
  • Soulages, Peinture, 1947, Lithograph.
    Lot 178 - Soulages, Pierre (French, 1919-2022). Peinture. 1947. Lithograph. Signature, limitation, in pencil: l.r., and l.l. 91/150. Sheet: 35" x 22 1/4". Condition: Very good. Scattered foxing through out, damp stain l.r corner. Crease on top edge.
  • $3,750.00
  • Mahogany partners desk.
    A Mahogany leather topped partners desk. Featuring four drawers on each side with faux drawers along sides. Raised on fluted legs with casters. 60 1/2" x 17" x 29". Provenance: From the collection of Julie Finley, Former Ambassador to OSEC (2005-2009). - Lot 189
  • $3,750.00
  • Mahogany partners desk.
    Lot 189 - A Mahogany leather topped partners desk. Featuring four drawers on each side with faux drawers along sides. Raised on fluted legs with casters. 60 1/2" x 17" x 29". Provenance: From the collection of Julie Finley, Former Ambassador to OSEC (2005-2009).
  • $3,750.00
  • Ablade Glover, Big Business, O/C, 1981.
    Glover, Ablade (Ghanaian, b.1934). Big Business. Oil on canvas.1981. Signed and dated l.l. Sight: 29 3/4" x 40". Frame: 33 3/4" x 44". Provenance: From The Estate of Marvin Oleshansky. - Lot 16
  • $3,500.00
  • Ablade Glover, Big Business, O/C, 1981.
    Lot 16 - Glover, Ablade (Ghanaian, b.1934). Big Business. Oil on canvas.1981. Signed and dated l.l. Sight: 29 3/4" x 40". Frame: 33 3/4" x 44". Provenance: From The Estate of Marvin Oleshansky.
  • $3,500.00
  • Portrait of a French nobleman, O/C.
    A portrait of a 17th century French nobleman wearing armor and the blue sash of the Ordre du Saint-Esprit. Possibly Philippe I, Duke of Orleans or Louis Auguste, Duke of Maine. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Sight: 31 1/2" x 24 1/2". Frame: 39" x 32". Condition: craquelure - Lot 136
  • $3,500.00
  • Portrait of a French nobleman, O/C.
    Lot 136 - A portrait of a 17th century French nobleman wearing armor and the blue sash of the Ordre du Saint-Esprit. Possibly Philippe I, Duke of Orleans or Louis Auguste, Duke of Maine. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Sight: 31 1/2" x 24 1/2". Frame: 39" x 32". Condition: craquelure
  • $3,500.00
  • 2 French Empire ormolu putti candelabras.
    A pair of French Empire bronze ormolu putti candelabras. 19th century. Japanned putti holding gilt bronze floral bouquet three light candelabras. Raised on a Classical base. Includes two wood fluted columns. Sculpture: 38" x 18". Stand : 40 1/2" x 10 1/2". Provenance: From the collection of Julie Finley, Former Ambassador to OSEC (2005-2009). - Lot 131
  • $3,000.00
  • 2 French Empire ormolu putti candelabras.
    Lot 131 - A pair of French Empire bronze ormolu putti candelabras. 19th century. Japanned putti holding gilt bronze floral bouquet three light candelabras. Raised on a Classical base. Includes two wood fluted columns. Sculpture: 38" x 18". Stand : 40 1/2" x 10 1/2". Provenance: From the collection of Julie Finley, Former Ambassador to OSEC (2005-2009).
  • $3,000.00
  • Gerome, "Anacreon, Bacchus, and Cupid," bronze.
    Jean Leon Gerome (French, 1824-1904). Anacreon with the Infants Bacchus and Cupid. Bronze sculpture. Inscribed with foundry mark 'F. BARBEDIENNE. Fondeur." and "RÉDUCTION MÉCANIQUE A COLLAS BREVETE." 22 1/2" x 10". - Lot 133
  • $3,000.00
  • Gerome, "Anacreon, Bacchus, and Cupid," bronze.
    Lot 133 - Jean Leon Gerome (French, 1824-1904). Anacreon with the Infants Bacchus and Cupid. Bronze sculpture. Inscribed with foundry mark 'F. BARBEDIENNE. Fondeur." and "RÉDUCTION MÉCANIQUE A COLLAS BREVETE." 22 1/2" x 10".
  • $3,000.00
  • Adolf Hitler Speech Draft Manuscript, 1936.
    Hitler, Adolf (1889-1945). Three page handwritten draft manuscript in Hitler's hand. Written and dated February 1936. Speech written for the opening of Ordensburg Vogelsang. However, this speech would be delivered on April 24, 1936 at Ordensburg Krossinee for the inauguration of the three Ordensburg facilites at Krossinee, Vogelsang, and Sonthofen. This later speech conforms with the beginning of this draft manuscript. With period era stamps from the Haupt-Arhive der NSDAP, Munchen on front and final page. Condition: A few chips and small tear. Page 3/4 has loss to u.r. corner, but goes with the flow with the manuscript. Provenance: Written copy of a letter from the Library of Congress describing what the letter is. - Lot 99
  • $2,900.00
  • Adolf Hitler Speech Draft Manuscript, 1936.
    Lot 99 - Hitler, Adolf (1889-1945). Three page handwritten draft manuscript in Hitler's hand. Written and dated February 1936. Speech written for the opening of Ordensburg Vogelsang. However, this speech would be delivered on April 24, 1936 at Ordensburg Krossinee for the inauguration of the three Ordensburg facilites at Krossinee, Vogelsang, and Sonthofen. This later speech conforms with the beginning of this draft manuscript. With period era stamps from the Haupt-Arhive der NSDAP, Munchen on front and final page. Condition: A few chips and small tear. Page 3/4 has loss to u.r. corner, but goes with the flow with the manuscript. Provenance: Written copy of a letter from the Library of Congress describing what the letter is.
  • $2,900.00
  • Spanish Colonial cabinet, c. 17th century.
    A Spanish Colonial walnut marquetry inlaid traveling chest. Circa 17th century. Finely scroll inlaid across exterior and interior of door. Wrought iron lock with key and pierced round iron estrucheon. Drop front door reveals 15 with carved animal designs. 17 3/4" x 20 1/4" x 25" - Lot 121
  • $2,800.00
  • Spanish Colonial cabinet, c. 17th century.
    Lot 121 - A Spanish Colonial walnut marquetry inlaid traveling chest. Circa 17th century. Finely scroll inlaid across exterior and interior of door. Wrought iron lock with key and pierced round iron estrucheon. Drop front door reveals 15 with carved animal designs. 17 3/4" x 20 1/4" x 25"
  • $2,800.00
  • Elizabeth Catlett, Two Generations, 1979, Litho.
    Catlett, Elizabeth (America 1915-2012). Two Generations. 1979. Lithograph on wove paper. Signed and dated in pencil l.r, editioned 40/100 in pencil in l.l. Blind stamp in l.l. Framed and matted. Sight: 27" x 19 3/4". Frame: 33 3/8" x 26 1/2". Born and raised in Washington D.C. Elizabeth Catlett is best know for her depictions of Black American life in the 20th century. Condition: Sight good. Slight foxing and toning. Not examined out of frame - Lot 172
  • $2,700.00
  • Elizabeth Catlett, Two Generations, 1979, Litho.
    Lot 172 - Catlett, Elizabeth (America 1915-2012). Two Generations. 1979. Lithograph on wove paper. Signed and dated in pencil l.r, editioned 40/100 in pencil in l.l. Blind stamp in l.l. Framed and matted. Sight: 27" x 19 3/4". Frame: 33 3/8" x 26 1/2". Born and raised in Washington D.C. Elizabeth Catlett is best know for her depictions of Black American life in the 20th century. Condition: Sight good. Slight foxing and toning. Not examined out of frame
  • $2,700.00
  • Albert Einstein signed stamp set.
    A fifteen Gimbels "Intellectuals" stamp set collection signed by Albert Einstein, upper left corner. Issued in 1935 in collaboration with the Duchy of Luxembourg and the International Committee to Secure Employment for Refugee Professional Workers. The funds raised were primarily used to help Jewish intellectuals fleeing Germany in the later half of the 1930's. Gimbels, one of the largest department stores in the United States, was appointed to be the sole carrier of the set of stamps. Frame size: 21 3/4" x 15". Finely framed and double matted with an black and white image of Albert Einstein. The signature is crisp and strong, signed in black ink. - Lot 103
  • $2,700.00
  • Albert Einstein signed stamp set.
    Lot 103 - A fifteen Gimbels "Intellectuals" stamp set collection signed by Albert Einstein, upper left corner. Issued in 1935 in collaboration with the Duchy of Luxembourg and the International Committee to Secure Employment for Refugee Professional Workers. The funds raised were primarily used to help Jewish intellectuals fleeing Germany in the later half of the 1930's. Gimbels, one of the largest department stores in the United States, was appointed to be the sole carrier of the set of stamps. Frame size: 21 3/4" x 15". Finely framed and double matted with an black and white image of Albert Einstein. The signature is crisp and strong, signed in black ink.
  • $2,700.00
  • French Louis XVI ormolu armoire and bed.
    A French Louis XVI style ormolu mahogany and marquetry inlaid armoire and queen size bed set, early 20th century. Made by Soubrier, Paris. ++ Armoire has ormolu circular cornice and finials and three mirrored doors. Marked on back "AMEUBLEMENT/ SOUBRIER/ PARIS/ 14 RUE DE REUILLY." 101 1/2" x 75" x 20". ++ Queen size bed with footboard and rails. 62" x 65". - Lot 123
  • $2,600.00
  • French Louis XVI ormolu armoire and bed.
    Lot 123 - A French Louis XVI style ormolu mahogany and marquetry inlaid armoire and queen size bed set, early 20th century. Made by Soubrier, Paris. ++ Armoire has ormolu circular cornice and finials and three mirrored doors. Marked on back "AMEUBLEMENT/ SOUBRIER/ PARIS/ 14 RUE DE REUILLY." 101 1/2" x 75" x 20". ++ Queen size bed with footboard and rails. 62" x 65".
  • $2,600.00
  • Carpeaux, Fisherwoman of Vignots, bronze.
    Jean Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875) "The Fisherwoman (Le Pecheuse de Vignots)," Bronze sculpture. Signed on base. 28 1/2" x 10". - Lot 132
  • $2,500.00
  • Carpeaux, Fisherwoman of Vignots, bronze.
    Lot 132 - Jean Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827-1875) "The Fisherwoman (Le Pecheuse de Vignots)," Bronze sculpture. Signed on base. 28 1/2" x 10".
  • $2,500.00
  • English chinoiserie wall clock.
    An English chinoiserie wall clock. Early 19th century. Open pediment hood with two columns. Painted wood case with red and gold decoration of Asian pastoral scene. Silvered face with Roman numerals marked "Rich'd Camm/ Stroud" for Richard Camm of Stroud, circa 1816-50. Seven bell chimes. 51" x 14 1/4" x 8". Provenance: From the collection of Julie Finley, Former Ambassador to OSEC (2005-2009). - Lot 153
  • $2,400.00
  • English chinoiserie wall clock.
    Lot 153 - An English chinoiserie wall clock. Early 19th century. Open pediment hood with two columns. Painted wood case with red and gold decoration of Asian pastoral scene. Silvered face with Roman numerals marked "Rich'd Camm/ Stroud" for Richard Camm of Stroud, circa 1816-50. Seven bell chimes. 51" x 14 1/4" x 8". Provenance: From the collection of Julie Finley, Former Ambassador to OSEC (2005-2009).
  • $2,400.00
  • Leica M3 camera and accessories.
    A Leica M3 film camera with a collection of accessories. ++ Leica M3 black and chrome double stroke film camera. 1959. Serial Number: 984410. Leitz Canada Summarit 5cm lens nr. 1418396. 3" x 5 3/4" x 2 1/2". Lens cap and leather carrying case included. Extra carrying strap. Some scratches to top, loss to body on left side. ++ Leitz Wetzlar summaron 1:2.8/35 lens with finder attachment. 3" x 4" x 1 1/2". Lens cap and leather carrying case included. ++ Leitz Synchronblitzer. Includes flashgun, bulb, accessory shoe, and original boxes. All together: 13 3/4" x 8 1/2" x 2 1/4". ++ Leica meter MC 72056. 3/4" x 3" x 1 1/2". Includes original box. ++ Leather case including: lens gauze, lens filter case, light bulbs, small brush in a metal case, pilot lamp in original box, small leather carrying strap, Summarit sunlight filter box, small red velvet box. Carrying strap for case not intact. 6 1/2" x 10" x 4". - Lot 115
  • $2,200.00
  • Leica M3 camera and accessories.
    Lot 115 - A Leica M3 film camera with a collection of accessories. ++ Leica M3 black and chrome double stroke film camera. 1959. Serial Number: 984410. Leitz Canada Summarit 5cm lens nr. 1418396. 3" x 5 3/4" x 2 1/2". Lens cap and leather carrying case included. Extra carrying strap. Some scratches to top, loss to body on left side. ++ Leitz Wetzlar summaron 1:2.8/35 lens with finder attachment. 3" x 4" x 1 1/2". Lens cap and leather carrying case included. ++ Leitz Synchronblitzer. Includes flashgun, bulb, accessory shoe, and original boxes. All together: 13 3/4" x 8 1/2" x 2 1/4". ++ Leica meter MC 72056. 3/4" x 3" x 1 1/2". Includes original box. ++ Leather case including: lens gauze, lens filter case, light bulbs, small brush in a metal case, pilot lamp in original box, small leather carrying strap, Summarit sunlight filter box, small red velvet box. Carrying strap for case not intact. 6 1/2" x 10" x 4".
  • $2,200.00
  • Copy of Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1974.
    After Emanuel Leutze (German/American, 1816-1868). "Washington Crossing the Delaware." Copy by Viktor de Janey (Hungarian, 1902-1996). 1974. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated l.r. 82" x 141". Provenance: Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851) is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. - Lot 12
  • $2,000.00
  • Copy of Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1974.
    Lot 12 - After Emanuel Leutze (German/American, 1816-1868). "Washington Crossing the Delaware." Copy by Viktor de Janey (Hungarian, 1902-1996). 1974. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated l.r. 82" x 141". Provenance: Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851) is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY.
  • $2,000.00
  • 1980 MG Midget.
    A 1980 MG Midget. Exterior: green. Interior: brown. VIN: GVVDJ2AG513850. Mileage: 43174. Exterior restored in 1991, paperwork from craftsman. Mileage History. 1980 - 27,393. 1986 - 31,636. 1993 - 38128. Condition: Vehicle has not been started. Wear consistent with age. Vehicle comes with 1 key, and trunk keys, and door key does not work. - Lot 2
  • $1,950.00
  • 1980 MG Midget.
    Lot 2 - A 1980 MG Midget. Exterior: green. Interior: brown. VIN: GVVDJ2AG513850. Mileage: 43174. Exterior restored in 1991, paperwork from craftsman. Mileage History. 1980 - 27,393. 1986 - 31,636. 1993 - 38128. Condition: Vehicle has not been started. Wear consistent with age. Vehicle comes with 1 key, and trunk keys, and door key does not work.
  • $1,950.00