Skinner Events and Appraisal Days
Buyers and sellers can benefit from the educational events that Skinner holds throughout the year, which cover various subjects in fine art and antiques. Skinner appraisers also appear at over 100 venues each year to support cultural organizations in their fundraising efforts.
Lectures and Gallery Walks - Knowledge is the key to a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and antiques. Skinner's appraisers routinely share their expertise by holding lectures and gallery walks at Skinner's Boston gallery. Guided gallery walks allow attendees to examine objects and hear what makes an item historically or culturally interesting and understand the factors determining collectibility and value. While promoting interest in art and antiques among the public, these programs also enhance the auction experience for buyers and sellers. Buyers bid with greater confidence and sellers benefit from the exposure Skinner provides.
Appraisal Days - Skinner has been holding appraisal days for over 25 years - most of which are staffed by the same appraisers regularly seen on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow. (See Skinner & Antiques Roadshow.) Most of Skinner's appraisal days are held as fundraisers for museums, historical societies, libraries, schools, religious institutions, and other nonprofit organizations. Many are open to the general public. For information on hosting an appraisal day for your nonprofit organization, please contact Anne Trodella, Skinner's Appraisal Day Coordinator, at 508-970-3000, x3232, or email at events@skinnerinc.com.
Benefit Auctions - Skinner staff can give nonprofit organizations guidelines and recommendations for holding a successful benefit auction. Skinner's experienced auctioneers can be hired to conduct the actual auction.
For more information on how Skinner can help make your benefit auction more successful, contact Anne Trodella, Skinner's Events Coordinator, at 508-970-3000, x3232, or via email at events@skinnerinc.com.
JANUARY
Skinner Lecture
Transparent Delights: The Extraordinary History of Molded Desserts in Georgian England
Lecture presented by celebrated British Food Historian Ivan Day
January 8, 2010
Reception 6:00 p.m. / Lecture 7:00 p.m.
Skinner’s Boston Gallery
63 Park Plaza
Boston, MA
R.S.V.P. 617-350-5400
Held in conjunction with a preview of Skinner’s European Furniture & Decorative Arts Auction, featuring Fine Ceramics
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Historic New England Centennial Celebration
Skinner, Inc. – Silver Sponsor
with Skinner principals Karen Keane and Stephen Fletcher
Friday, January 8, 2010
6:30 p.m. - Midnight
Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
138 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA
Tickets: $650.00 per person
Event Information: 617- 227-3956
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761 Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA
44th Annual Heckerling Institute of Estate Planning
with Skinner Representatives, Patricia King, Director of Appraisal and Auction Services and Catherine Riedel, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications
January 25-29, 2010
Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando, Florida
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Antique Appraisal Day
With Skinner Appraisers Stuart Whitehurst and Sara Wishart
Sponsored by the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library
Saturday, January 23, 2010
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Marlborough Middle School Cafeteria
Union Street
Marlborough, MA
$10.00 per item, 3 items for $25.00
Event Information: 508•485•3473
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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Skinner Fine Art Gallery Walk
presented by Skinner paintings Director Robin Starr, discussing paintings and prints from Skinner’s January 29th auction of American and European Paintings & Prints
Thursday, January 28, 2010
5:30 Reception / 6:00 p.m. Gallery Walk
Skinner’s Boston Gallery
63 Park Plaza
Boston
R.S.V.P. 617∙350∙5400
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FEBRUARY
What’s It Worth? at Skinner Boston
Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst appraises art, antiques, and collectibles in a theater-style seated event
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Reception: 5:30p.m./ Program 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Skinner’s Boston Gallery
63 Park Plaza
Boston, MA
Reservations Required: 617-350-5400
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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MARCH
What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Appraisers Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by the Soroptimists of Haverhill and Southern New Hampshire and the Haverhill Historical Society
Friday, March 12, 2010
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Buttonwood Museum
240 Water Street
Haverhill, MA
Tickets: admission $20.00 with verbal appraisal $25.00
Event Information: 978•556∙5444
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by the Norma Kent Pastoral Counseling Center
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
6:30p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Church Hill United Methodist Church
11 Church Street
Norwell, MA
$10.00 per item 3 items for $25.00
Event Information: 781•871•2051 x 108
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by the Andover Historical Society
Friday, March 19, 2010
6:30p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
6 Locke Street
Andover, MA
Event Information: 978•475•2236 or info@andoverhistorical.org
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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Benefit Auction
With Skinner Auctioneer Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by the Concord Children’s Center
Saturday, March 27, 2010
6:30p.m.
Concord Children’s Center
1300 Main Street
Concord, MA
Tickets: $10.00
Event Information: 978•369•3747
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Antique Appraisal Day
With Skinner Appraisers Stuart Whitehurst and Christopher Barber
Sponsored by the C-10 Research & Education Foundation
Saturday, March 27, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Newburyport High School
High Street
Newburyport, MA
$10.00 per item, 3 items for $25.00
Event Information: 978∙465∙6646
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry, and musical instruments.
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