SKINNER TO HOST ON-SITE AUCTION, AUGUST 8TH
AT KINGSLAND MANOR ANTIQUES, BREWSTER, MASS.
Local Brewster Landmark Closing After 35 Years
Garden Statuary, Weathervanes, Marine Art, Silver, Estate Jewelry,
American & European Furniture, Pottery and Porcelain,
Antique Lighting, Decorative Metalwares, Paintings & Prints
Auction Preview Online at www.skinnerinc.com
BREWSTER, Mass. - July 20, 2006
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www.skinnerinc.com - Skinner, Inc., one of the nation's leading auction houses for antiques and fine art will host a special on-site auction at Kingsland Manor Antiques, 440 Main St. Rt. 6A, Brewster, Mass. on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 10 a.m. The auction marks the end of an era for the long-time Brewster landmark, which will be closing its door after 35 years in business. Up for auction will be the entire contents of the shop including a wide variety of garden statuary, weathervanes, pottery and porcelain, silver, American & European furniture, Victoriana, estate jewelry, antique lighting, decorative metalwares, and a wide selection of artwork including marine paintings and assorted prints. Also offered will be retail fixtures and display units including a selection of Edwardian and later retail display cabinets.
Situated along scenic Route 6A in Brewster's historic district, Kingsland Manor Antiques opened in 1971. Running the business was a labor of love for shop owner Doris Schepps and her late husband Norman Schepps, both one-time residents of Brewster. Over the years, Kingsland Manor became a favorite shopping destination among Cape Cod residents, seasonal vacationers, influential politicians, and even the occasional celebrity - everyone from Henry Fonda to the Kennedys to Rosemary Clooney.
Skinner is hosting the auction on-site in Brewster in hopes of enticing the summer Cape crowd, as well as seasoned Cape Codders to come and enjoy an old fashioned country auction.
Notes Skinner director, Kerry Shrives, "Skinner hosts auctions year-round in both our Boston and Bolton, Mass. galleries, but this a great opportunity for Cape Cod residents to attend a Skinner auction right in their own back yard. There will be offerings for antique dealers, serious collectors, novice auction attendees, and even retail shoppers. Auctions are truly a unique buying experience and if you've never attended one before, I suggest you stop by and see what it's all about."
Auctions are also a great way to learn more about the value of art and antiques. "We really encourage bidders to come to the previews and browse, ask questions of our experts, examine condition of objects, and learn more about buying at auction," continues Shrives. "As with all Skinner auctions and previews, the public is welcome and there is never a charge to attend."
Website, Previews and Catalogue Information
Preview the auction online at www.skinnerinc.com beginning on July 27th, or in person at Kingsland Manor on Monday, August 7th from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Tuesday, August 8th from 8-9:30 a.m. A free PDF download of the printed catalogue for the auction (#2331) is available one week prior to the auction on Skinner's website. 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. For questions, please contact Skinner's Discovery department at 978-779-6241 or email discovery@skinnerinc.com.
Parking and Shuttle
Parking for the previews and the auction will be at Our Lady of the Cape Church located at 468 Stony Brook Road in Brewster, just off Route 6A, approximately 1/2 mile from Kingsland Manor. For customer's convenience, Skinner will provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the site.
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About Skinner
Skinner, Inc. is one of the nation'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, 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 & Ethnographic Art, and Discovery. Skinner galleries are located in Boston and Bolton, Mass. For more information on upcoming auctions and events, visit Skinner's web site
www.skinnerinc.com.
