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BOSTON, Mass. – Oct. 23, 2011 – Skinner, Inc. will host an auction of Fine Books & Manuscripts on November 13th at 11 a.m. in its Boston gallery located at 63 Park Plaza. Among the featured works is a strong group of Presidential material, including several Lincoln and Washington documents as well as examples from nearly every president from Washington through Reagan. The sale is also highlighted by an interesting group of witchcraft titles, an excellent and varied collection of maps, and some original art by important illustrators such as Arthur Szyk and Lynd Ward.… Read More

Over the last six months, as part of the Concord Museum’s 125th anniversary exhibition, Crowdsourcing a Collection, local citizens, historians, teachers, artists, public servants, sister institutions, and five voices from Concord’s past have chosen objects from the Museum’s collection that held meaning for them. Their responses are varied, but all are history in the first person.

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Boston, Mass – October 12, 2011 – Skinner Inc. today announced that its Discovery Auctions were recently acknowledged with a 2011 ‘Best of Boston’ award by Boston Magazine. Approachable, fun, and surprisingly affordable, Discovery auctions offer something for every buyer and seller, every taste and budget each month, and feature a broad selection of estate furnishings, decorative accessories, carpets & rugs, and artwork from the 18th – 20th century.… Read More

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 MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – October 6, 2011 – Skinner, Inc. will host a Discovery auction on October 12th and 13th in its Marlborough gallery. The two-day event promises to offer something for every buyer and seller, for every taste and budget.

Session I, to be held on Wednesday, October 12th, features ephemera, toys & dolls and collectibles. Over 800 lots will be offered ranging from the historical to the whimsical. Included are a variety of bisque, papier-mâché, fashion and collectible dolls.… Read More

It’s hard to believe that summer is already over. In the midst of vacations and appraisal house calls, Skinner antiques & fine art experts found the time to write intriguing and informative blog posts. These are the top 5 most popular articles from June, July, and August. Read them for the first time or enjoy a re-read, then join the conversation by leaving a comment.

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Boston, MA – September 14, 2011 – Skinner, Inc. today announced the addition of a third auction of Asian Works of Art, scheduled for October 1st and 2nd. As a result of China’s ongoing economic boom, the Asian Art market continues to be extremely active, driven by demand from both buyers and consignors alike. According to Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner, Inc., “We’re seeing demand for Asian material as never before. The demand from Asian collectors, many of who are seeking to reclaim their cultural history and heritage, has prompted Skinner to offer an additional auction of Asian Works this year.… Read More

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The sale will feature two pieces by Paul Flato, the noted 1930s jeweler to movie stars like Greta Garbo, Katharine Hepburn and Joan Crawford. From a New York estate, lot 630 is an Art Deco platinum, burma sapphire and diamond ring. Accompanied by the original receipt from Flato’s salon, the estimated auction value is $25,000 to $35,000.

The second Flato jewelry piece, lot 628, was a custom design incorporating some of his client’s own stones to create a beautiful Art Deco platinum, sapphire, and diamond leaf brooch.… Read More

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Fine Prints

Two prints both signed and numbered from Andy Warhol’s ten image series Cowboys and Indians will be available at the sale. As a portraitive work, Geronimo, lot 172, is consider more quintessential of Warhol’s style. It has an estimated auction value of $15,000 to $25,000. Plains Indians Shield, lot 171, has an estimate of $8,000 to $12,000. Another Warhol print Speed Skater, lot 170, will also be offered. This print is from the deluxe edition of 50 plus proofs, published by Visconti Art Spectrum, and numbered and signed.… Read More

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – September 6, 2011 – Skinner, Inc. will host a Discovery auction on September 14th and 15th in its Marlborough gallery. The large sale helps kick-off the autumn auction season, with more than 1,500 lots up for bid.

Wednesday’s offerings, which go on the block starting at 2 p.m. include approximately 200 lots of American, British & International silver and silverplated hollowware and flatware; nearly 350 lots of Antique, period & vintage jewelry, gemstones & semi-precious stones, and costume jewelry; approximately 200 lots of American Indian & Ethnographic Art; and approximately 100 lots of stringed and fretted musical instruments.… Read More

A new exhibit at Old Sturbridge Village, “By the Fireside,” opens this weekend on September 10, 2011 to display a strong collection of overmantel paintings, fireboards, andirons, and more. For a look back in time at daily life around a 19th century hearth, read Part I of the interview. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the exhibit highlights.