European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Fine George III Mahogany and Brass-bound Cellarette with Full Set of Decanters Auctioned for $2,963

Large Russian Icon of Saint Elijah and Scenes from his Life Auctioned for $3,555

Meissen Porcelain Persian Style Clock Case and Stand Auctioned for $9,480

Pair Venetian Painted and Parcel-gilt Blackamoor Figures on Bases Auctioned for $3,318

Jean-Louis Gregoire (French, 1850-1890),Two French Soldiers on the Field of Battle

Louis XVI Style Ormolu-mounted, Painted and Marble-top Kingwood Side Cabinet Auctioned for $11,850

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Skinner's next auction of European Furniture & Decorative Arts, featuring Fine Silver, will be held October 2, 2010 in Skinner's Boston gallery. Highlighting the auction is a major collection of Chinese silver, the Stuart and Carita Kadison Collection of Wedgwood, and property from Beechwood, the John Jacob Astor mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. Skinner is a major force in the sale of fine European furniture and decorative arts at auction and sales include the best in English, French, German, Italian, Dutch and Russian works of art, including silver, ceramics, glass, lighting, rugs, and textiles, plus a broad array of English and Continental furniture from a variety of periods. Skinner's European auctions are held four times annually in January, April, July and October. For information on buying or consigning property to our next auction, call 508-970-3203 or email European@Skinnerinc.com