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MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – January 12, 2011 – www.skinnerinc.com – Skinner, Inc. announced today that its upcoming January Discovery auction will feature a special offering of Antique and Collectible Wedgwood Ceramics and Toys & Dolls as well as the usual offerings of furniture, decorative arts, American & European paintings, prints, sculpture & works on paper.

The two day, 1,200 lot auction, to be held at the Skinner Marlborough, MA gallery at 274 Cedar Hill Street, kicks off on Wednesday January 19th at 2 p.m.… Read More

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – January 9, 2011 – Skinner, Inc. will host a Discovery auction on January 18th and 19th in its Marlborough gallery. Among the wide selection of material featured in this Discovery sale, bidders will find almost a hundred and fifty lots of Native American and ethnographic arts as well as at least two-hundred and fifty lots of 20th century design. There are numerous pieces of art pottery and glass from makers such as Rookwood, Moorcroft, and Steuben, as well as a number of Art Nouveau table lamps.… Read More

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BOSTON, Mass. – December 23, 2011 – Skinner, Inc. will host a Boston auction of European Furniture and Decorative Arts in two sessions on Friday, January 7th and Saturday, January 8th in its Boston gallery. The first of four European Furniture and Decorative Arts auctions Skinner will host in 2011, this sale will offer more than 1,000 lots of material.

Approximately 500 lots of American and English pottery and porcelain will be offered, highlighted by nearly 400 lots of assorted Wedgwood wares, offering something for every level of Wedgwood collector.… Read More

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BOSTON, Mass. – Dec 23, 2009 – www.skinnerinc.com – Skinner, Inc. one of the world’s leading auction houses for antiques and fine art will auction Wedgwood, Martin Brothers pottery, and an unusual and beautiful collection of culinary molds in its upcoming auction of European Furniture and Decorative Arts, featuring fine ceramics.  The auction will be held Saturday, January 9th at 10 a.m. in Skinner’s Boston gallery located at 63 Park Plaza.… Read More

Who has time to read anymore? In the fast-paced auction business, we still manage to snatch a few minutes to curl up with a good book or check out an interesting film. Antiques appraisers, auctioneers and everyone else here at Skinner wanted to share our favorite fiction, nonfiction, and movies from the past year with you. Plus, if you’ve got an antiques lover or art history buff in your life, these art, antiques & auction themed books and movies could make some great last-minute holiday gifts.… Read More

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – December 13, 2010 – Skinner, Inc. today announced impressive results at its December 2010 auctions of Asian Works of Art and Fine Jewelry, underscoring continued momentum in 2010 and market enthusiasm around Skinner’s unique offerings. Skinner’s Asian Works of Art auction grossed over $5.7 million, while Skinner’s Fine Jewelry auction grossed over $3.1 million. These sales were just the latest in a string of highly successful auctions at Skinner, marking the year as one of the most successful in the company’s history.… Read More

You may be wondering, “What is meant by the term Americana?” Americana incorporates a broad range of American furniture and decorative arts.

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BOSTON, Mass. – December 9, 2010 – Skinner, Inc. today announced that its 20th Century Furniture & Decorative arts auction will be held in its Boston gallery on December 18th, just in time for last minute holiday shopping. The auction features a large selection of modern artwork including paintings, sculpture, and wall hangings, modern furniture, and furniture, silver and art pottery from the Arts & Crafts movement. Tiffany lighting and Art Deco lamps and wall sconces will be offered as well.… Read More

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DIAMONDS

The sale is highlighted by an amazing assortment of diamonds that will appeal to both seasoned collectors and those looking to buy their first piece. Featured diamonds include a platinum and heart-shaped diamond solitaire by Van Cleef & Arpels, 4.33 cts with GIA report estimated at $60,000 to $80,000; a platinum and diamond solitaire weighing 5.05 cts. and estimated at $12,000 to $15,000; another platinum and diamond solitaire, this one weighing 7.03 cts., and estimate at $40,000 to $60,000; and an diamond ring weighing 10.36 cts.… Read More

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Skinner’s November Science, Technology & Clocks auction featuring Militaria brought in $1.7 million, including buyer’s premium. Top selling lots included:

Lot 500: The Bond Shop Astronomical Regulator No. 396, William Bond & Son, Boston, 1868. Of all the time pieces offered, this very important regulator by the Bond Shop led the pack. The Regulator No. 396 has an amazing Boston history tied to it. It was one of three made; No.… Read More