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Hunter Biden appears at NYC art gallery displaying his paintings with wife Melissa

The event was attended by President Joe Biden's sister Valerie

By Nate Day Fox News
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Hunter Biden made an appearance in New York City on Wednesday night to visit an art gallery that had his paintings on display.

The 51-year-old son of President Joe Biden was accompanied by his wife Melissa and his son Beau Jr. when he visited the Georges Berges Gallery in Soho.

The family went with a dark color scheme for their outfits, with the first son donning a black jacket while Melissa wore a black, slit-slit dress with a green jacket and black heeled boots. Young Beau Jr. was dressed in a dark blue suit.

According to the New York Post, about 60 guests were in attendance, including President Biden's younger sister Valerie.

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    First Son Hunter Biden was seen in New York ahead of an art show displaying his work. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    He was flanked by his wife Melissa and son Beau Jr. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    Biden was seen at the Georges Berges Gallery in Soho on Wednesday. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    Reportedly, about 60 guests were present at the showing. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    Among the attendees was Hunter's aunt Valerie, sister to President Joe Biden. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    Three buyers reportedly looked closely at Biden's art. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    Curtains were hung at the gallery to prevent passersby from seeing inside. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    The view was further blocked by a curtained vestibule outside the front door. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    Melissa Cohen, wife to Hunter Biden since 2019. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    They also brought their son Beau along. He was born in 2020. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

The outlet reports that three potential buyers looked closely at Hunter's paintings on the second day after the showing started.

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Curtained vestibules were installed outside of the gallery's front door while curtains blocked views from the windows.

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    The family was all smiles in NYC. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    Hunter, the son of President Joe Biden, wore a dark suit and covered it up with a dark jacket. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    Melissa wore a dark green jacket over a black, high-slit dress and black heeled boots. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    Even young Beau Jr. was dressed to the nines in a blue suit. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    Many have raised ethical concerns over Hunter's art career. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    People have raised concerns that buyers may shell out big bucks in hopes of earning the President's favor. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    The New York Post reported that his work could go for up to $500,000. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    Last week, five of Hunter's prints reportedly sold for $75,000 each. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki brushed off questions about the buyers' identities. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    Buyers are reportedly vetted by a team of lawyers. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

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    It's unclear at this time who has purchased Hunter's art. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

A pair of secret service agents kept an eye on Biden during the outing, as did private security and a K-9.

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Biden first debuted his art in Los Angeles last week, per the Post. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, singer Moby and artist Shepard Fairey were among the attendees.

Hunter Biden has launched an art career.

Hunter Biden has launched an art career. (Eldi / SplashNews.com)

The first son's high-profile art career has raised red flags for some, who question the ethics of some buyers coughing up a potential $500,000 for art in hopes of gaining the favor of the president, the outlet reports.

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Last month, the Post reported that five of Hunter's prints sold for $75,000 a pop after buyers were vetted by a team of attorneys. White House Press secretary Jen Psaki later brushed off questions about whether the buyer's identities would be made public.

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Nate Day is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital

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