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Discovery

March 12th - 13th | MarlboroughSession I: Featuring Estate Silver & Jewelry and Textiles & Couture, Lots 1-600, Session II: Featuring Country Americana, Lots ... Fox and Geese Gameboard, late 19th century (Lot 777, Estimate $400-$600)

Fine Jewelry

March 18th | BostonThree early jewelry works by Pablo Picasso come to market for the first time in the March Fine Jewelry auction alongside two fine pieces of Art Nouveau jewelry. The ... Art Nouveau 18kt Gold, Opal, and Demantoid Garnet Necklace (Lot 378, Estimate $20,000-$30,000)

Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets

March 22nd | BostonSkinner is pleased to present Lawrence Kearney’s first auction as Director of Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets. Mr. Kearney’s debut with Skinner will feature a wonderfully curated selection of fine ... Yomud Asmalyk, West Turkestan, third quarter 19th century (Estimate $12,000-$15,000)

Fine Silver

April 5th | BostonAt a time when Russian silver is especially desirable and in demand, the April auction offers three fine pieces exemplifying Russian craftsmanship and design. European silver is also well represented ... Pair of Maison Cardeilhac Art Deco .950 Silver, Ivory and Tortoiseshell Wine Coolers Paris, c. 1930 (Lot 70, Estimate $18,000-$22,000)

Souvenirs of the Grand Tour

April 5th | BostonThomas S. Holman assembled his collection of souvenirs of the Grand Tour over 42 years. The collection features models of ancient buildings and ruins in marble, bronze and alabaster, prints ... Souvenirs of the Grand Tour from the Collection of Thomas S. Holman

European Furniture & Decorative Arts

April 5th | BostonThe April European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction in Boston features an eclectic group of fine objects from a variety of countries and time periods. From antique English furniture and ... /auctions/2715B

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News & Events

Uncovering the Mystery of the Picasso Jewels

A Lecture by Carole Mallory
Monday, March 17, 2014
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6:00PM Reception
7:00PM Lecture
Carole Mallory, supermodel, actress, and author of Picasso’s Ghost will discuss rare, one-of-a-kind examples of Picasso Jewelry. Given to her by the artist’s son Claude, …

 Silver "Claude" Pendant, Pablo Picasso, from the collection of Carole Mallory (Lot 185, Estimate $15,000-$20,000)

Fine Jewelry Shines at Skinner on March 18

Rare Picasso Works to Appear at Auction for the First Time
BOSTON, MA – March 3, 2013 – Skinner, Inc. announces an auction of Fine Jewelry on March 18, featuring over 500 lots of treasures by important makers including …

 Fine Platinum and Diamond Solitaire, Taffin (Lot 580, Estimate $200,000-$300,000)

Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets Gallery Walk

Friday, March 21, 2014
Join us for a tour of auction highlights

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Reception: 5:30PM
Gallery Walk: 6PM
All are welcome to attend a free event at the Skinner Boston Gallery. Lawrence Kearney, Department Director, will present highlights …

 Greek Island Embroidery, Epirus, early 18th century (Lot 139: Estimate $5,000-$7,000)

First Tuesdays in Marlborough

Fine Art Consignment Days

Please join us for our monthly consignment event. Specialists from the Fine Art department will provide complimentary verbal appraisals for paintings, prints, works on paper, sculpture, and photography.

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Americana Gallery Walk

Friday, February 28, 2014
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Reception: 5:30PM
Gallery Walk: 6PM
All are welcome to attend a free event at the Skinner Boston Gallery. Stephen Fletcher, Director of American Furniture & …

 Framed Fraktur Birth Certificate, by Rev. Henry Young (American, 1792-1861), Centre County, Pennsylvania, 1844

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From the Blog

Pablo Picasso Jewelry

Pablo Picasso is best known for paintings that changed the face of modern art. However, he was much more than just a painter. Picasso experimented with artistic techniques and created works in many different media, including sculpture, prints, ceramics, and …

 Silver "Sun" Pendant, Pablo Picasso, from the collection of Carole Mallory (Lot 186, Estimate $15,000-$20,000)

The 2014 Original Miami Beach Antique Show

I had the pleasure of attending the Original Miami Beach Antique Show for the first time this year. The fair runs for five days at the end of January into February each year at the Miami Beach Convention Center. With …

 The Original Miami Beach Antiques Show

A Portrait Painted by Paul Revere and a Moment in American History

A few weeks ago, Stephen Fletcher, Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts at Skinner, handed me a small watercolor sketch. The two names written along the bottom caught my attention immediately: “Major John Pitcairn” and “Paul Revere, Del.” [delineavit]. …

 Paul Revere, Jr. (Boston, 1734-1818) Portrait of Major John Pitcairn on Horseback (Lot 76, Estimate $20,000-$30,000)

Wines of the Chateau de Beaucastel

In the far, northern reaches of Chateauneuf du Pape sits the Chateau de Beaucastel. Named for the Beaucastel family, who  purchased the land in 1549 as an agricultural venture, the property has a history of winemaking dating back to …

 Chateau de Beaucastel Hommage a Jacques Perrin (Lots 277-280, Estimates Vary)

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Meet the Experts

Lawrence Kearney

Director of Fine Oriental Rugs & CarpetsConsidered an authority in the field, Mr. Kearney possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of regions, periods, and genres, from American hooked rugs to European tapestries to Song Dynasty textiles. ... Lawrence Kearney

Victoria Bratberg

Director of Fine JewelryA respected jewelry and gem expert, Victoria Bratberg appraises and brings to auction all categories of fine jewelry from early nineteenth century to modern designs by contemporary ... Victoria Bratberg, Director of Fine Jewelry

Gloria Lieberman

Vice PresidentGloria Lieberman founded Skinner’s Fine Jewelry Department in 1980. Her skillful marketing and management of the department resulted in the achievement of international world record prices for estate and heirloom ... Gloria Liberman, Founder of the Fine Jewelry department

Erika Jorjorian

Specialist, Fine Oriental Rugs & CarpetsErika holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Crafts from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, where she became proficient in weaving, screen-printing, natural dying and cyanotype methods, felting, and ... Erika Jorjorian

Robin S.R. Starr

Director of American & European Works of ArtRobin Starr heads one of Skinner’s most important specialty departments. In this key role she oversees a staff of specialists who appraise and catalog prints, paintings, sculpture, and works on ... Robin S.R. Starr, Director of American & European Works of Art

Elizabeth Haff

Specialist, American & European Works of Art, Old Masters & 19th CenturyElizabeth Haff’s major area of interest is 19th century painting. Her prior experience includes ten years as a dealer of 19th and 20th century American painting and sculpture at a ... Elizabeth Haff