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Crowdsourcing a Collection: Local Voices and Stories at the Concord Museum

October 21, 2011, 7:45 am

by David Wood, Curator, Concord Museum Board chest with drawer; Sudbury or Marlborough, 1690-1720; Anonymous Gift, Gift of the Cummings Davis Society In the 1880s, a group of town fathers in Concord,...

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Chinese Ceramics: Discover the Most Beautiful Glazes Ever Produced

November 4, 2011, 7:23 am

Guest post by Judith Dowling, Consultant, Asian Works of Art at Skinner Lot 664: Ch’ing pai ware small covered jar, vivid blue glaze on buff body, molded flower on lid and ribbed body, Est. $200-300...

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Top 5 Fine Art & Antiques Blog Posts this Holiday Season

December 6, 2011, 5:00 am

The holidays are here, complete with great food, parties, and shopping excursions to find the perfect gift. When you feel like a break, read through these top five favorite blog articles written by...

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Support New and Emerging Artists at the Museum School Art Sale December...

December 7, 2011, 8:17 am

Guest post by Dan Elias, Co-Chair of the 2011 Museum School Art Sale June August, Queen Elizabeth II, 2011. Silkscreen painting on paper. 30 x 44 inches. Courtesy of NK Gallery. I was delighted to...

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5 Tips for Making the Most of your Antiques Appraisal Appointment

December 20, 2011, 6:22 am

So you’ve stumbled across a dusty heirloom stowed away in your attic? Maybe you’re redecorating and can’t find room for your bronze bust collection. Or perhaps your grandfather left you with his fine...

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Favorite Auction Highlights of 2011, Part I: Folk Art, Dragons, and Wine

January 5, 2012, 6:57 am

2011 was a great year for fine art & antiques, and it wasn’t easy to choose favorites from all the wonderful items that came through our auctions. Great works of art, historical items, and finely...

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Favorite Auction Highlights of 2011, Part II: From Dwarf Clocks to Diamonds

January 7, 2012, 5:30 am

2011 was a great year for fine art & antiques. Here is the second round of picks, and the reasons why we feel these items are important and worthy of recognition. Read Part I to learn about a...

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25th National Arts & Crafts Conference at the Grove Park Inn

January 26, 2012, 10:23 am

by Bruce Johnson, Director, Arts & Crafts Conference Contemporary Craftsfirms Show at the Arts & Crafts Conference | Photography by Bill Murphy, Asheville, NC You might say it was an idea...

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Buried Treasure: The Story of the $50,000 Kashmir Moon Shawl

February 14, 2012, 5:45 am

(Detail) Kashmir Moon Shawl, North India, early 19th century, sold for $59,250 in Skinner's February 2012 Oriental Rugs & Carpets Auction Next time you sort through boxes in your basement, setting...

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Meet the Experts: Cara Elmslie, Director of Discovery Auctions

March 14, 2012, 4:09 pm

Mixing Casual Country with More Formal Styles to Create Your Own Aesthetic Cara Elmslie, Director of Discovery Auctions Experts work behind the scenes every day at Skinner to put together auctions full...

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Meet the Experts: Judith Dowling, Director of Asian Works of Art, Part I

March 18, 2012, 5:30 am

Expert appraisers of all manner of fine art and decorative objects work together at Skinner auction house to find, appraise, and research rare, beautiful, and historically important items. In this blog...

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Meet the Experts: Judith Dowling, Director of Asian Works of Art, Part II

March 20, 2012, 11:10 am

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Antiques Insurance Guide: How to Protect your Valuables

April 6, 2012, 8:07 am

Guest post by Wayne Texeira, Murphy Insurance Agency Skinner is pleased to join D.F. Murphy Insurance as co-presenting sponsor of the Wayside Inn Antiques Show. In the lead up to the show, we’ve...

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Meet the Experts: Devon Gray, Director of Fine Books & Manuscripts, Part I

April 27, 2012, 6:54 am

How to Fall in Love with Medieval Manuscripts Devon Gray, Director of Fine Books & Manuscripts at Skinner, Inc. Devon Gray joined Skinner in 2012 as Director of Fine Books & Manuscripts, after...

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Meet the Experts: Devon Gray, Director of Fine Books & Manuscripts, Part II

May 1, 2012, 5:59 am

The Adventures of a Rare Book Expert Edward Gordon Craig (1872-1976), editor. The Mask: a Monthly Journal of the Art of the Theatre. Florence: Morandi, Tipografia Bodoniana, 1908-1912. Estimate...

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Antiques Insurance Guide: Documenting Your Valuables

May 8, 2012, 4:02 am

Guest post by Wayne Texeira, Murphy Insurance Agency Skinner is pleased to join D.F. Murphy Insurance as co-presenting sponsor of the Wayside Inn Antiques Show. In the lead up to the show, we’ve...

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Behind the Scenes at Antiques Roadshow in Boston

June 28, 2012, 11:09 am

Mayor Menino with Antiques Roadshow host Mark Walberg The beloved PBS television series Antiques Roadshow premiered in 1995 in Boston, and this June the show returned to its home city. Skinner...

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Our Collection of Jess Blackstone Bird Carvings

July 6, 2012, 5:42 am

Guest post by Cheryl Scott. The Private Collection of Cheryl and Paul Scott, featuring miniature bird carvings by Jess Blackstone, will be offered at auction on August 12, 2012. A selection of Jess...

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Collecting is in my DNA

September 19, 2012, 11:09 am

Guest post by Michael Howard. The Michael Howard Theater Collection will be offered at auction in two parts: on October 6, 2012 in the Skinner European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction and also...

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Collecting Patriotic Americana

September 27, 2012, 8:17 am

Guest post by Marilyn Gould. The Gould Collection is featured in the October 28, 2012 American Furniture & Decorative Arts Auction. Patriotic American Antiques in the Gould Collection, at auction...

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