Richard Kenworthy, Former Professor of Architecture at Auburn University in Alabama and Asian Art expert discusses collecting with Melanie Mitcheson, Skinner’s Auction Coordinator.

Indian Hardwood Valuables Chest (Lot 1520, Estimate $400-600)

What are the Asian countries represented in the current auction?

Primarily China and Japan. We do have a very unusual piece from India:  a dark wooden valuables chest with decorative straps around it—in the right space, it would be very dramatic (Lot 1520).… Read More

James Eaton Polychrome Metal Weathervane Sculpture, America, 2002 (Lot 4, Estimate: $800-1,200)

BOSTON, MA – Skinner is hosting a live auction featuring Country Americana on Thursday, November 17 and a Studio Art online auction November 10 through November 18. Interested bidders are invited to view items and meet with specialists in person on November 15 and November 16 or anytime online.

Highlights featured in Country Americana on November 17:

♦ A selection of carved polychrome contemporary folk art, including historical and whimsical figures and weathervanes.… Read More

American School, 20th Century Abstract (Lot 1451, Estimate $400-$600)

MARLBOROUGH, MA – April 1, 2016 – Skinner is hosting an auction of Discovery, Studio & Asian Art online from March 31 through April 8. Bidders are invited to view items and meet with specialists in person during public previews in its Marlborough gallery on April 5 and April 6, or anytime online.

The online sale totals over 1200 lots and features over 400 lots of American and European paintings, prints and works on paper from the 18th – 21st centuries, including a group of Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) works descended through the family of the artist.… Read More

Georg Jensen Vermeil and Enamel Flower Brooch (Lot 1144, Estimate $300-$500)

MARLBOROUGH, MA – December 4, 2015 – Skinner is hosting Jewelry, Silver & Asian Art online with bidding open from Friday, December 10th through the 18th. The auction may be previewed in person at the Marlborough Gallery on Tuesday, December 15th and Wednesday, December 16th or online at any time. The auction comprises over 1400 lots of Jewelry, Silver and Asian Art.… Read More

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Snow on a Clear Day at Miyajima, Japan, February 17, 1921 (Lot 25, Estimate $8,000-$10,000)

Friday November 21st, 6PM in Boston

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We are honored to present “Hasui and His Contemporaries” at auction on November 22, 2014 in Boston. Dr. Irwin J. Pachter’s extraordinary collection features pre-earthquake and pre-war prints by renowned Japanese painter and printmaker Kawase Hasui (1883-1957).… Read More

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Mountain Temple in Sendai, Japan, Summer 1919 (Lot 17, Estimate $8,000-$10,000)

We are honored to present “Hasui and His Contemporaries” at auction on November 22, 2014 in Boston. Dr. Irwin J. Pachter’s extraordinary collection features pre-earthquake and pre-war prints by renowned Japanese painter and printmaker Kawase Hasui (1883-1957). Sadly, Dr. Pachter passed away on September 4, 2014 at the age of 89.… Read More