| Press Contact: | Kerry Shrives, Director | Catherine Riedel, Director |
| Discovery Auctions | Marketing & Public Relations | |
| Skinner, Inc | Skinner, Inc | |
|
978-779-6241 ext.256 |
978-779-6241 x231 |
SKINNER'S JULY DISCOVERY AUCTION FEATURES
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
AND THE WEDGWOOD COLLECTION OF MARY D. GOULD
One-Day Sale held Friday July 16th in Bolton, Mass.
BOLTON, Mass. - June 28, 2004 – www.skinnerinc.com - Skinner, Inc., one of the nation's leading auction houses for antiques and fine art, will host a one-day Discovery Auction on Friday, July 16, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in its Bolton, Mass. gallery.
Skinner's Discovery auctions are a great way for novice antique buyers and first-time auction goers to get their feet wet and experience the fun and affordability of buying at auction. For seasoned collectors, Discovery auctions are an excellent source of fresh estate material. Skinner hosts Discovery auctions every month and each one offers something unique for every buyer and seller, every taste and budget.
July's Highlights
July's Discovery will feature nearly 800 lots of eclectic offerings including18th, 19th & 20th century furniture, decorative accessories, works of fine art, plus a nice selection of Oriental rugs & carpets. Highlights of the sale include Wedgwood wares from the Mary D. Gould Collection of Southern California, and a wide selection of musical instruments including violins, guitars, mandolins, and other stringed instruments and bows.
The Mary D. Gould Collection
Mary D. Gould began collecting Wedgwood in 1950 with the purchase of a blue jasper mug at a garage sale. For the next 28 years, she continued to collect, not only in California, but also on occasional trips to France and England. Her goal with the collection was to obtain as many different types of Wedgwood as possible, as she loved the variety of colors and styles. After her death in 1978, her husband, Charles P. Gould, continued to add to the collection. Their stated desire for when the collection passed out of their hands was to put it back on the market so that others could have the fun they had in collecting. Items from the collection are also being featured in the European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction in Boston on July 17th.
Musical Instruments
Over 75 lots of musical instruments will be offered, including an English Baroque Violin, several Neapolitan-style Mandolins, a Portuguese 12 string guitar, c. 1900 with heart-shaped rosettes, an S.S. Stewart American Banjo, and an American Classical Guitar, A. Chazau, New York.
Website, Previews and Catalogue Information
Previews for the auction will be held Thursday, July 15 from 1 to 8 p.m., and Friday, July 16 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. A free PDF download of the printed catalogue for sale #2259 is available one week prior to the auction on Skinner's website atwww.skinnerinc.com. The website provides full-color thumbnail images and full lot descriptions, and best of all, allows users to leave bids online, and view prices realized in real-time during and after the auction.
The August Auction
On Sunday, August 15th, Skinner will host its annual August auction, a fun,
eclectic mix of country Americana, paintings and folk art, along with selected
Discovery offerings. The sale will feature over 1,000 lots and begin at 10:00
a.m. The August Auction will be available for viewing and bidding online at
www.skinnerinc.com approximately 2 weeks
prior to sale date.
Note to Editors: Photos available upon request. Contact Catherine Riedel at 978-779-6241 x 231.
About Skinner:With galleries in Boston and Bolton, Mass., Skinner is a full-service auctioneer and appraiser of antiques and fine art. Regularly seen on the PBS series, Antiques Roadshow, Skinner is one of the nation’s leading auction houses. Skinner conducts auctions year-round and has received world-record prices for many pieces sold at auction. Departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, Paintings & Prints, English & Continental Furniture & Decorations, Fine Ceramics, Jewelry, Couture, 20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Art, Fine Judaica, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographica, and Discovery. For more information on upcoming auctions, visit Skinner’s web site www.skinnerinc.com.