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MILFORD, Conn. - Shannon’s launched the spring season with strong results during their April 29th Fine Art Auction. Nearly 90 percent of the 201 lots offered were sold, realizing $2.4 million in total sales. Works by women artists, 19th century American art and Modernism led the sale, which was upbeat with busy chatter from a bank of 20 phone bidders and robust online participation. All prices reported include the buyer’s premium.   The top lot of the auction was a masterpiece by Charles Morgan McIlhenney, titled Summer Afternoon by the Shore. The painting quadrupled the high es...

World records are shattered in Shannon's April 29th fine art auction, which posts strong results, $2.4 million in sales Oil on canvas by Charles Morgan McIlhenney (American, 1858-1904), titled Summer Afternoon by the Shore, signed, 14 inches by 26 ¾ inches, est. $15,000 - $25,000, sold for $100,000. The top lot of the auction was a masterpiece by Charles Morgan McIlhenney, titled Summer Afternoon by the Shore. It sold for $100,000, a record for the artist. Even in the absence of a live audience, the pulse in the room was vibrant. It was a tremendous start to the year for us and the results a...