MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – September 17, 2013 – Skinner, Inc. is pleased to offer its first online-only Musical Instruments auction, taking place from September 18th through September 26th on the Skinner website. The auction will offer 250 lots of violins, violas, cellos, and bows for students, restoration, and the trade. Books and framed works of musical interest will also be offered.

Violins, Violas, and Cellos

Highlights from violins to be offered include instruments originating in New England: a violin made in 1933 labeled “Robert Holt, Belfast, ME” (lot 43, estimated from $300 to $500) and another from 1878 by Calvin Baker of Boston (lot 90, $2,000 to $2,400).… Read More

First Dall’ Aglio violoncello to be offered at auction

BOSTON, Mass. – APRIL 17, 2013 – Skinner, Inc. will host an auction of Fine Musical Instruments on Sunday, April 28th in its Boston gallery. The sale offers more than 300 lots of stringed instruments including vintage American guitars, violins, cellos, and bows, as well as two instruments by Giuseppe Dall’ Aglio of Mantua. Instrumentalists are welcome to come play the instruments during the previews on April 26th through April 28th.… Read More