English Leather Fire Bucket, 19th century (Lot 1312, Estimate $200-$300)
MARLBOROUGH, MA – January 7, 2015 – Skinner is hosting an Interiors – Online auction from Thursday, January 8th to Friday, January 16th, 2015. All items in the sale may be viewed online or during public previews at Skinner’s Marlborough, MA gallery, on Tuesday, January 13th, 2015, 12:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, January 14th, 2015, 10:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
The eclectic offerings include collections ranging from WWI and political posters to Wedgwood, Doulton and other British ceramics. An array of decorative accessories and furnishings from Chippendale to mid-century modern and spanning the globe from the Americas, Europe and Asia are on offer. Kerry Shrives, Senior Vice President of Skinner, Inc., notes, “Whether you are an experienced or budding collector, or furnishing a home, the January Interiors – Online auction offers choices selected from a range of Skinner specialty departments presented to view in person and participate online.”
Edwin Howland Blashfield French WWI Lithograph Poster (Lot 1044, Estimate $200-$300)
Approachable and fun, these auctions offer something for every buyer. Collectors, dealers, and art or antique enthusiasts will find antique and vintage furniture, fine, and decorative art and accessories that add richness and depth to any home or workspace. And, the online auction format makes it possible for bidders to participate whenever and wherever they are.
Discovery Auctions were named the Best of Boston for antiques west of the city, awarded by Boston magazine in 2011.
Previews, Catalog, and Bidding
View the catalogs online at www.skinnerinc.com/auctions. Each lot is available to view in person, and specialists welcome questions in person, or via phone or email regarding auction material or the auction process, setting us apart from internet-based auction companies. Previews will be held on Tuesday, January 13th from noon to 5 p.m. and on Wednesday, January 14th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. View driving directions.
Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut and Walnut Veneer Center Table (Lot 1134, Estimate $800-$1,200)
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About Skinner
Skinner auctions draw international interest from buyers and consignors alike, with material regularly achieving record prices. The company’s auction and appraisal services focus on fine art, jewelry, furniture, and decorative arts from around the globe, as well as wine, fine musical instruments, rare books, Asian art, clocks, Judaica, and more. Monthly Skinner Discovery auctions feature a breadth of estate material. Widely regarded as one of the most trusted names in the business, Skinner appraisers have appeared on the PBS-TV series, Antiques Roadshow, since the show’s inception. Skinner has galleries in Boston and Marlborough, Massachusetts, as well as in Coral Gables, Florida, with bidders participating in person, by phone, and online. Join auctions live with SkinnerLive! and Bidsquare. For more information and to read our blog, visit the website at www.skinnerinc.com, find us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.
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