Skinner Discovery Auction to Feature Estate Jewelry, Silver and Native American Art
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – March 3, 2011 – Skinner, Inc. will host a Discovery auction on March 16th and 17th in its Marlborough gallery. The sale will feature estate jewelry, silver and Native American and Ethnographic Art, as well as furniture, decorative arts, paintings, prints, sculptures, pottery and much more.
The sale kicks off on Wednesday, March 16th at 2 p.m. with Session I. Offerings of estate jewelry include period, vintage and collectible pieces to suit every style and budget. Diamonds, gemstones, gold pocket watches, international and costume jewelry will be up for bid. Session I is also highlighted by American and international silver tablewares, flatware and accessories.
Thursday’s Session II begins at 10 a.m. with approximately 175 lots of Native American and Ethnographic art. Native American works include Navajo weavings, Eskimo carvings, and Santa Clara and Southwest pottery. Ethnographic art from African, Pacific, Central and South American cultures will be offered.
Session II is also highlighted by furniture and decorative arts with a country Americana bent as well as paintings, prints and works on paper, Oriental rugs and carpets, and clocks.
Discovery auctions are held monthly at Skinner Marlborough. Free and open to the public, the auctions offer the general public the rare opportunity to learn about art, antiques, and collectibles at auction, in a relaxed and non-intimidating auction setting. Auctions are a great way to learn about the value of fine tangibles. The Skinner website provides full-color images and descriptions of each lot. For bidders unable to attend the auction, Skinner offers confidential absentee bids and real-time online bidding over the internet with SkinnerLive! You can also sign up to receive Skinner auction and event announcements via email.
Auction Previews and Catalogue Information
To view the auction property prior to the auction, attend the auction preview in person on Tuesday, March 15th, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 16th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or Thursday, March 17th before the auction, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Skinner, 274 Cedar Hill Street, Marlborough, Mass.
Auction catalogues are available for purchase at the gallery for $9.00. For questions regarding property in the auction, please contact the Discovery Department at 508-970-3202 or email discovery@skinnerinc.com.
About Skinner
Skinner, Inc. is one of the world’s leading auction houses for antiques and fine art and the only major auction house headquartered in New England. With expertise in over 20 specialty collecting areas, Skinner draws the interest of buyers from all over the world and its auctions regularly achieve world record prices. Skinner provides a broad range of auction and appraisal services, and it is widely regarded as one of the most trusted names in the auction business. Skinner’s appraisal experts regularly appear on the PBS-TV series, Antiques Roadshow, and its specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, American & European Paintings & Prints, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Ceramics, Fine Silver, Fine Jewelry, Couture, 20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Fine Judaica, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, Science & Technology, Fine Clocks, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine Wines, and Discovery. Skinner galleries are located in Boston and Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA. For more information on upcoming auctions and events, visit Skinner's web site www.skinnerinc.com.
Contacts
- Kerry Shrives, Director of Discovery, 508-970-3256, kshrives@skinnerinc.com
- Kate de Bethune, Director of Marketing, 508-970-3231, kdebethune@skinnerinc.com