Quinn’s June 18 auction leads with Sam Gilliam and William Wendt works

Quinn’s Auction Galleries will offer more than 500 lots in its June 18 online-only Fine & Decorative Arts Auction in Falls Church, Virginia, led by major works by Sam Gilliam and William Wendt. The sale also includes Asian art, European furniture, silver, decorative objects and historic Americana, with bidding available online and by absentee bid.

Why it matters: - Quinn’s June 18 sale centers on two market-tested names, Sam Gilliam and William Wendt, which could draw strong attention from collectors of modern and American art. - The auction also spans Asian, European and decorative arts, giving bidders multiple entry points across price tiers. - The format is fully online, widening access for remote buyers and consignors.

What happened: - Quinn’s Auction Galleries will hold a Thursday, June 18 online-only Fine & Decorative Arts Auction in Falls Church, Virginia. - The catalog includes more than 500 lots. - The sale features original paintings by Sam Gilliam and William Wendt as headline lots. - Bidding will be available live through LiveAuctioneers and Invaluable, with absentee bidding on HiBid and through Quinn’s website. - The auction starts at 10 a.m. ET. - An open gallery preview runs Monday, June 15, through Wednesday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.

The details: - Sam Gilliam’s 1982 acrylic-on-canvas and enamel-on-aluminum work, To Braque with Ovals, carries a pre-sale estimate of $40,000 to $60,000. - The Gilliam painting is signed, dated and titled on verso, and measures 72¾ inches by 29½ inches. - William Wendt’s circa-1915 oil-on-canvas California Coast has a $30,000 to $50,000 estimate. - The Wendt painting is signed and dated at lower right and measures 25 inches by 30 inches sight. - A Chinese Ming Dynasty gilt lacquered bronze Bodhisattva, possibly Mahasthamaprapta, is estimated at $20,000 to $30,000. - The Bodhisattva measures 23 inches tall by 15 inches wide. - A 1970 abstract acrylic by Gene Davis is estimated at $10,000 to $15,000. - The 24-inch by 30-inch work is signed and dated and uses narrow multicolor vertical stripes against a warm tan ground. - A circa-17th-century Continental School oil-on-joined-wood-panel scene is estimated at $6,000 to $9,000. - The large work measures 48 inches by 40 inches, or 60½ inches by 53 inches with its giltwood frame. - A circa-1710 Queen Anne giltwood girandole mirror is expected to bring $7,000 to $9,000. - A late-18th-century Strasbourg faience glazed cabbage tureen and cover carries a $6,000 to $8,000 estimate. - The tureen was purchased from Sotheby’s in Zurich in 1997. - Frank Malina’s circa-1960 kinetic art panel, Tableau Mobile, is estimated at $6,000 to $8,000. - The work measures 33 inches by 49 inches and comes with operating instructions. - A pair of 19th-century six-panel folding screens after Nagasawa Rosetsu is estimated at $4,000 to $6,000. - A pair of English George II Elizabeth Pantin Buteux Godfrey figural candlesticks is estimated at $3,000 to $4,000. - Each candlestick stands 10¾ inches high, carries London 1751 hallmarks and has a total pair weight of 50.51 ozt. - A bronze portrait plaque of George Washington by Henry Kirke Brown is estimated at $2,000 to $4,000. - The plaque is signed and dated H.K. Brown Sculptor June 1852 and measures 9-7/8 inches tall. - The rest of the catalog draws mainly from consignments from prominent Northern Virginia estates and collections. - European silver lots include Brandimarte Firenze fruit cups, a French Etienne August Coutois drageoir, Polish Szmul Szkarlat candlesticks and a Russian Fabergé niello box. - Furniture and decorative lots include a Gillows-style Regency desk, a Grand Tour ancient marble basin, a Peter Lovig teak desk and an Omersa leather rhino-form ottoman. - George Washington memorabilia includes an after Gilbert Stuart watercolor brooch and an inaugural portrait miniature brooch. - Additional categories include 19th-century European paintings, 20th-century landscapes, American works, Native American art and Pre-Columbian objects. - The Native American and Pre-Columbian section includes works by Carmelita Dunlap, Popovi Da and Maria Martinez.

Between the lines: - The top lots mix blue-chip modern art with decorative and historic material, which broadens the auction’s appeal beyond a single collecting category. - Quinn’s is leaning on recognizable names and varied estimates to attract both high-end bidders and lower-budget buyers. - The online-only setup suggests the house is prioritizing reach and flexibility over traditional live bidding.

What’s next: - Collectors can preview the auction at Quinn’s gallery during the June 15-17 open house. - Phone bidding is available by email at lori.taylor@quinnsauction.com. - Questions about lots or future consignments can go to Corrie Brady at 703-532-5632 ext. 572 or corrie.brady@quinnsauction.com. - Quinn’s says all inquiries are confidential and there is no obligation to consign. - More information is available on Quinn’s website.