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BOSTON, MA – March 25, 2019. The Skinner March 22nd Asian Works of Arts auction presented the arts of China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia dating from Neolithic times through the 20th century. Featured were examples of Chinese monochrome ceramics, Gandharan and Sino-Tibetan Buddhist sculpture, Japanese Satsuma ware, and Chinese textiles. Property from estates and collections long off the market showed their strength with many examples selling above estimate pushed by competitive bidding from international and domestic bidders in the room, on the telephones, and via live internet bidding resulting in a sale 90% sold by value. An email inquiry from private owners in New England led to the consignment of a Chinese cloisonne charger brought back by a family member from China in the early 20th century. With decorative devices including dragons, ruyi clouds, and the Eight Buddhist Treasures, it bore a six-character Ming Wanli mark. Multiple online bidders […]

Join us for First Tuesday in Marlborough  Tuesday, April 2 | 1:30PM – 4PM Specialists Michael Evans, Kaitlin Shinnick, Robin S.R. Starr, & Chris Barber will be on hand to evaluate items and accept consignments for upcoming auctions.  Experts Available in April: Michael Evans – From the American Indian & Ethnographic Art Department, Michael is interested in appraising a variety of art, artifacts, and decorative objects from American Indian, African, Inuit, Oceanic and Asian tribal cultures.  Skinner holds two live American Indian & Ethnographic Art auctions each year as well as Tribal Art online auctions and is seeking consignments for future auctions.   Kaitlin Shinnick – Senior Specialist of the Fine Jewelry department will be appraising Fine Jewelry, Antique Jewelry, Gemstones and watches.  The Jewelry Department regularly holds four auctions yearly and are actively seeking consignments of Fine Jewelry.  Whether antique or contemporary, Kaitlin is excited to have the opportunity to evaluate and possibly consign your […]

European Furniture & Decorative Arts in Boston on April 13 [BOSTON], MA – March 21, 2019 – Skinner will hold an auction on April 13, 2019, of European Furniture & Decorative Arts. With over 600 lots on offer, the auction features fine ceramics, silver as well as furniture & decorative arts from the 18th through 20th centuries. Wedgwood & British Ceramics Skinner is pleased to offer Milikins Collection of Wedgwood. Jeffrey Milikins began collecting while a graduate student in New York City. His collecting tastes span 250 years of Wedgwood production with a particular interest for encaustic decorated pieces of which a Pair of Wedgwood Encaustic Decorated Krater Vases and Covers (Lot 68, Estimate: $5,000-7,000) are a fine example.  Also from the collection are a Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Faun and Bacchante Figures (Lot 49, Estimate: $4,000-6,000). Jeff was active in the Wedgwood International Seminar and the Wedgwood Society and […]

Saturday, March 30 | 2PM – 4PM Explore behind-the-scenes at Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers with a specialist led tour of an unparalleled variety of furniture and decorative arts to meet today’s interior design trends. Learn how approachable and affordable buying mid-century modern is at auction with an up-close look and discussion of examples by iconic US and International designers and manufacturers spanning the 20th century. Furniture manufactured by Herman Miller, Knoll International and Singer & Sons will be on display aside Danish modern pieces by Johannes Hansen, France & Son and Brande Mobelfabrik.  Designers represented include Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Ico and Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Piero Fornasetti, William Katavolos, Hans Wegner and George Nakashima. This event is held as part of the 2019 Boston Design Week. RSVP HERE Skinner Marlborough Gallery 274 Cedar Hill Street, Marlborough, MA  01752  

Meet the specialists from the Fine Wines Department and taste highlights from the upcoming April 4th Fine Wines & Rare Spirits auction.  Pre-Auction Wine Tasting   Friday, March 29 | New York City | 5PM-7PM Join us to taste a selection of vintage white and red Burgundy including Dauvissat Les Clos 1995, First Growth and Premier Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux; Chateau Haut Brion 1967, side by side Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1966 & 1978 and Petrus 1972 as well as vintage Port including Smith Woodhouse 1947.   Le Coq Rico   30 East 20th Street   New York, NY 10003   RSVP ONLINE    Pre-Auction Wine Tasting   Monday, April 1 | Boston | 5PM-7PM We will be pouring a selection of vintage Burgundy including A.P. de Villaine Bourgogne Chante Flute 1979 along with a vertical of 1960s-1970s Premier Cru Classe Bordeaux; including Chateau Fombrauge 1961, Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1966, Chateau Haut […]

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 | RECEPTION 5PM, TALK 6PM A talk with Bernhard Stoeber, a third generation watchmaker and one of the last technicians to work with the Lemania calibers. Born into a family of watchmakers, Stoeber is an expert watchmaker with over 40 years of experience working for the Swiss watch industry in Europe, USA, and China. He has worked for leading companies in the industry, including Omega, Movado Group, and Rolex. This event is held in conjunction with the April 12 Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments auction. CLICK HERE TO RSVP Skinner Malborough 274 Cedar Hill St. Marlborough, MA 01752 Contact Us 508-970-3240 events@skinnerinc.com

A recent Instagram post of vintage wristwatches elicited a great response “goes to show you that a watch doesn’t have to have cost six figures to look like six figures. Love it.” Collecting of any kind is fueled by a passion for design, quality, history, or by some unquantified pulse, and mechanical watches have a beauty, history, and utility that their owners can relate to on many different levels. To start collecting, focus on what speaks to you, what you appreciate visually, mechanically, or for the history that these pieces offer. I strongly suggest doing your research, investigating, learning the signs of authenticity, and speaking with other watch enthusiasts about the ins and outs of each model and maker—for example, Omega Speedmaster reference 2915s—there were three versions, but the differences between them could break the bank! When tracking sales and researching online purchases, remember that what may seem an easy prize is often just the […]

Join us for First Tuesday in Marlborough  Tuesday, April 2 | 1:30PM – 4PM Specialists Michael Evans, Kaitlin Shinnick, Robin S.R. Starr, & Chris Barber will be on hand to evaluate items and accept consignments for upcoming auctions.  Experts Available in April: Michael Evans – From the American Indian & Ethnographic Art Department, Michael is interested in appraising a variety of art, artifacts, and decorative objects from American Indian, African, Inuit, Oceanic and Asian tribal cultures.  Skinner holds two live American Indian & Ethnographic Art auctions each year as well as Tribal Art online auctions and is seeking consignments for future auctions.   Kaitlin Shinnick – Senior Specialist of the Fine Jewelry department will be appraising Fine Jewelry, Antique Jewelry, Gemstones and watches.  The Jewelry Department regularly holds four auctions yearly and are actively seeking consignments of Fine Jewelry.  Whether antique or contemporary, Kaitlin is excited to have the opportunity to evaluate and possibly consign your […]

Chinese monochrome-glazed ceramics have been attracting western collectors since the 18th century. The collecting frenzy was ignited by the French and soon followed by the Americans of the Gilded Age. For the immensely varied hues spanning the whole color spectrum from white to black, monochrome ceramics were collected and used as a vibrant design element to decorate their chateaux, mansions, and hotels. Many terms have been coined to indicate the Chinese glazes, such as ‘ding ware’ for the creamy white; ‘blanc-de-Chine’ for the ivory white; ‘celadon’ for the grayish-green; ‘sang-de-boeuf’ for the deep red; ‘peachbloom’ for the soft pastel pink; ‘clair-de-lune’ for the delicate pale blue; and ‘Imperial yellow’ for the egg-yolk yellow; to list a few. All these ceramic colors are very much related to China’s traditional color symbolism, based on the Five Elements Theory and its complex associations, ranging from directions to planets, heavenly creatures, climates, fruits, and […]

Skinner has been hosting dedicated, live auctions of Fine Musical Instruments continuously for over thirty years, and remains the only full-service auction house in America to do so. Skinner’s Fine Musical Instruments department routinely offers exceptional bowed and fretted string instruments, including antique violins, violas, cellos, and their bows, as well as vintage guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Whether a single item or an entire collection, Skinner invites you to consign your Fine Musical Instruments today. Skinner’s Director of Fine Musical Instruments, Adam Tober, will be visiting these cities and the points in-between: Cleveland, OH | March 25-26 Indianapolis, IN | March 27-28 Chicago, IL | March 29-April 1 To request an appointment, contact Adam Tober at music@skinnerinc.com or 508-970-3216. REQUEST APPOINTMENT

Join us for First Tuesday in Marlborough  Tuesday, March 5 | 1:30PM – 4PM Specialists Robin S.R. Starr, Adam Tober, Kaitlin Shinnick & Christopher D. Fox will be on hand to evaluate items and accept consignments for upcoming auctions.  Experts Available in March: Christopher D. Fox – Our Generalist this month is a Specialist in the Militaria department and Associate Deputy Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts. He will be looking for folk art, paintings, ceramics, glass, early metalwork, silver, and furniture in particular to evaluate. He has a strong interest in Historic Arts & Militaria and looks forward to seeing items in this fast-growing Skinner area of specialization.   Kaitlin Shinnick – Senior Specialist of the Fine Jewelry department will be appraising Fine Jewelry, Antique Jewelry, Gemstones and watches.  The Jewelry Department regularly holds four auctions yearly and are actively seeking consignments of Fine Jewelry.  Whether antique or contemporary, Kaitlin is excited to have […]

George Washington is one of the most recognizable figures in American history. Revered as the father of our country, America’s first Commander in Chief led the struggle for independence and served as the nation’s first president. His legacy remains a vivid part of our daily lives. There are countless counties across the United States named in his honor, a state, and the nation’s capital. We see his image nearly every day on the quarter and one dollar bill, and around the President’s Day holiday in February through a dazzling array of television and print advertisements for automobiles, furniture, and a vast sea of consumer goods specially priced in celebration of the holiday. But through this clouded atmosphere of all-out February commercial warfare, the history and meaning of the holiday tends to be obscured. Washington’s passing in December 1799 marked the beginning of a tradition aimed at taking a day to […]