Bonhams Skinner
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274 Cedar Hill Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
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- Auction Industry
Around the Auction World: December 2022
What were the top stories in the auction industry this month? Auction Highlights Notable results from...
- Auction Result
2022 Christmas Sale Highlights
Auctions held throughout 2022 generated some breathtaking results for Christmas-related antiques, novelties, artwork, and other finds...
- Auction Result
Around the Auction World: September 2022
What were the top stories in the auction industry this month? Auction Highlights Book lovers flocked...
- Auction Result
Original Journal From America’s First Luxury Yacht Sells for $100K With Bonhams Skinner
In the early 19th century, the Salem-based Crowninshield family was flush with cash. The merchant family...
- Auction Preview
Aug 09 One-of-a-Kind Watches From Michel Parmigiani and U.S. Navy Available at Bonhams Skinner
In the 1970s, the advent of quartz watches upended the Swiss watchmaking industry. Up until that...
- Auction Preview
Jul 24 Anton Werres’ Mythological Sculpture of Flora, Once Lost, Now Available at Bonhams Skinner
In the mid-19th century, a young Anton Werres set off from his native Cologne to study...
- Auction Preview
Jun 30 A Coastal Painting by Eugène Boudin Becomes Highlight of the Upcoming Bonhams Skinner European Art sale
Painter Eugène Louis Boudin was famous for his seascapes featuring ports and beaches. The artist’s paintings...
- Auction Preview
Apr 06 Skinner’s Coins & Currency Auction to Feature Rare Sacagawea First Strike Coin
In the upcoming Coins & Currency auction, Skinner will be presenting a rare 2000-P Sacagawea VIP...
- Auction Industry
Bonhams Acquires Skinner and Bruun Rasmussen in Spending Spree
Since British private equity firm Epiris acquired Bonhams in September of 2018, the auction house has...
- Auction Preview
Mar 31 Clocks and Watches Sale at Skinner Includes Tall Walnut Clock by Edward Duffield
The double-faced clock at 2nd Street and Arch Street in Old City Philadelphia is thought to...
- Auction Preview
Mar 08 Fine Jewelry Collections at Skinner Showcase the Craftmanship of Mario Buccellati
When Mario Buccellati turned 28 years old, he opened a store in Milan. His debut show...
- Auction Preview
Feb 25 Historic American Arms and Militaria at Upcoming Skinner Auction
Skinner’s second edition of the William Rose Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms Collection will highlight rare...
- Auction Preview
Dec 17 Skinner Offers Rapa Nui Moai Sculpture and Other Important Artifacts
The Rapa Nui Indigenous Polynesian people make up a significant percentage of the population of Easter...
- Auction Guide
Furniture Auction Buying and Selling Guide
For many collectors, furniture serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. Antique and vintage furniture can add...
- Auction Preview
May 25 Skinner Offers Rare Books and One-of-a-Kind Documents
The Bulaq printing of Kitab Alf Layla wa-Layla was the first Arabic edition of Thousand and...
- Feb 28, 2019
The April European Décor & Design auction drew attention this spring with over 300 pieces of Royal Copenhagen “Flora Danica” dinnerware (Lots 1183-1215). The entire collection came from a single pantry at the Ker Arvor Estate in Newport, Rhode Island. A set of twenty-five seafood plates stole the show, selling at $25,00...
- Feb 28, 2019
The popular Netflix drama miniseries The Queen’s Gambit, written and directed by Scott Frank, has undoubtedly helped to repopularize the game of chess for both novices and enthusiasts. Interest in collecting chess pieces has never waned, and the market has been competitive for many years. Thirty-two-piece Wedgwood Jasper Chess Set modeled af...
- Feb 28, 2019
The April Americana online auction consists of over 850 lots of quality American furniture, decorative and folk art, and paintings from the 18th through early 20th centuries. The sale is gathered from collections built over decades, property from private collectors, talented members of the trade, and institutions; the auction co...
- Feb 28, 2019
Pop Art takes its name from the integration of commercialized popular culture into art—it is closely associated with the New York art scene starting in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Pop Art was, in part, a response to the dominant movement preceding it: Abstract Expressionism. The AbEx artists such as Pollock, de Kooning, Frankenthaler, and Rot...
- Feb 28, 2019
Josiah Wedgwood, the English potter, was an original member of the Lunar Society, a group of prominent figures in the Midlands, including industrialists, natural philosophers, and intellectuals. Matthew Boulton, Erasmus Darwin, Joseph Priestley, and the author and abolitionist Thomas Day were members of the social club formed to discuss issues with...
- Feb 28, 2019
Join us for First Tuesday online! AUCTION EVALUATION DAY | TUESDAY, MARCH 2 See what hidden treasures our experts may be able to reveal We invite you to join us online for our Virtual First Tuesday on March 2. Submit your items anytime before the 2nd and Skinner specialists from all departments will be on hand on Tuesday to evaluate items and respo...
- Feb 28, 2019
You may have seen some incredible auction prices for sapphires from the fabled Kashmir mines in recent years. Could that sapphire ring in your jewelry box possibly be one? First, a bit of a background on these sought-after stones. In 1881 in the Zanskar Range of the Himalayas, a landslide revealed a remarkable deposit of sapphires. These sapphires ...
- Feb 28, 2019
AUCTION EVALUATION DAY | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 See what hidden treasures our experts may be able to reveal We invite you to join us online for our Virtual First Tuesday on February 2. Submit your items anytime before the 2nd and Skinner specialists from all departments will be on hand on Tuesday to evaluate items and respond by email. Let’s get sta...
- Feb 28, 2019
Here are some top lots in the categories of fine art, jewelry, watches, Asian art, and Americana from 2020 that gave a jolt of excitement and wildly exceeded expectations in a year that saw major auctions go virtual. Chinese Blue and White Lotus-mouthBottle Vase, sold for: $1,272,500 Elegantly formed, with an elongated pear-shaped body, allover lot...
- Feb 28, 2019
While each lot in An Important Bordeaux Collection is remarkable in their own right, here are a few selections that should not be missed. Chateau Latour 1966 (5 bottles) For a vintage largely overlooked, “[T]he 1966 Latour remains an exemplar of the vintage, certainly one of the best, if not the best Left Bank wine of the vintage,” (N. Martin f...
- Auction Preview
Aug 09 One-of-a-Kind Watches From Michel Parmigiani and U.S. Navy Available at Bonhams Skinner
In the 1970s, the advent of quartz watches upended the Swiss watchmaking industry. Up until that...
- Auction Preview
Jul 24 Anton Werres’ Mythological Sculpture of Flora, Once Lost, Now Available at Bonhams Skinner
In the mid-19th century, a young Anton Werres set off from his native Cologne to study...
- Auction Preview
Jun 30 A Coastal Painting by Eugène Boudin Becomes Highlight of the Upcoming Bonhams Skinner European Art sale
Painter Eugène Louis Boudin was famous for his seascapes featuring ports and beaches. The artist’s paintings...
- Auction Preview
Apr 06 Skinner’s Coins & Currency Auction to Feature Rare Sacagawea First Strike Coin
In the upcoming Coins & Currency auction, Skinner will be presenting a rare 2000-P Sacagawea VIP...
- Auction Preview
Mar 31 Clocks and Watches Sale at Skinner Includes Tall Walnut Clock by Edward Duffield
The double-faced clock at 2nd Street and Arch Street in Old City Philadelphia is thought to...
- Auction Preview
Mar 08 Fine Jewelry Collections at Skinner Showcase the Craftmanship of Mario Buccellati
When Mario Buccellati turned 28 years old, he opened a store in Milan. His debut show...
- Auction Preview
Feb 25 Historic American Arms and Militaria at Upcoming Skinner Auction
Skinner’s second edition of the William Rose Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms Collection will highlight rare...
- Auction Preview
Dec 17 Skinner Offers Rapa Nui Moai Sculpture and Other Important Artifacts
The Rapa Nui Indigenous Polynesian people make up a significant percentage of the population of Easter...
- Auction Preview
May 25 Skinner Offers Rare Books and One-of-a-Kind Documents
The Bulaq printing of Kitab Alf Layla wa-Layla was the first Arabic edition of Thousand and...
- Auction Preview
May 21 Fishbowl Portrait by James Carroll Beckwith Showcased at Skinner
An artist who began his career by creating copies of the Old Masters, James Carroll Beckwith...
- Auction Preview
May 18 Skinner Offers Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., and Noma Copley Jewelry This May
Skinner’s upcoming Important Jewelry auction will present over 225 lots of luxury and antique jewelry. Bidders...
- Auction Preview
Oct 27 Skinner Brings Vintage Vietnam War Watches and More in Upcoming Sale
Under the shadow of the Vietnam War, the U.S. government decided that the military required more...
- Auction Preview
Oct 07 Fine Wines & Rare Spirits
Featured in this Fine Wines & Rare Spirits event, presented by Skinner, is the 1855 Collection....
- Auction Preview
Sep 25 Fine Paintings & Sculpture
The artistic duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude were best known for their large scale works, wrapping buildings...
- Auction Preview
Sep 24 Fine Prints & Photographs
One of the most famous photographers of America, Ansel Adams, once said, “You don’t take a...
- Auction Industry
Around the Auction World: December 2022
What were the top stories in the auction industry this month? Auction Highlights Notable results from...
- Auction Result
2022 Christmas Sale Highlights
Auctions held throughout 2022 generated some breathtaking results for Christmas-related antiques, novelties, artwork, and other finds...
- Auction Result
Around the Auction World: September 2022
What were the top stories in the auction industry this month? Auction Highlights Book lovers flocked...
- Auction Result
Original Journal From America’s First Luxury Yacht Sells for $100K With Bonhams Skinner
In the early 19th century, the Salem-based Crowninshield family was flush with cash. The merchant family...
- Auction Industry
Bonhams Acquires Skinner and Bruun Rasmussen in Spending Spree
Since British private equity firm Epiris acquired Bonhams in September of 2018, the auction house has...
- Auction Guide
Furniture Auction Buying and Selling Guide
For many collectors, furniture serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. Antique and vintage furniture can add...
- Artists, Auction Industry
Artist to Know: Dia Azzawi
Christie’s Upcoming Calligraphy Sale Features 10 Lithographs by Iraqi Artist Dia Azzawi built his artistic career...
- Auction Preview
Premier Skinner Auction for antique watches, clocks and scientific instruments to be held
A grand auction is to be held soon by Skinner with some of the most fantastic...
- Auction Result
Skinner's Country Americana Auction
Skinner is a world-famous name when it comes to auctions. The auction house has a reputation...
- Dec 28, 2022
What were the top stories in the auction industry this month? Sand art in a bottle by Andrew Clemens (American, 1857 - 1894) sold for $277,200. Image courtesy of Bonhams Skinner. Auction Highlights Notable results from around the auction world this month included seasonal events and end-of-year triumphs. We reported on the full results from Stair...
- Dec 8, 2022
Auctions held throughout 2022 generated some breathtaking results for Christmas-related antiques, novelties, artwork, and other finds that bridged (or defied) conventional categories. In keeping with Auction Daily's annual December tradition of spotlighting holiday-themed superstar results, here are five extraordinary lots that prove Christmas rari...
- Sep 30, 2022
What were the top stories in the auction industry this month? Illustrations for Moby-Dick. Image courtesy of Christie’s. Auction Highlights Book lovers flocked to Christie’s for a timed auction of all things Herman Melville this month. The auction house presented a timed sale of the Herman Melville Collection of William S. Reese. Totaling USD 2...
- Sep 9, 2022
Manuscript Journal of the Yacht Cleopatra's Barge on a Voyage of Pleasure. Image courtesy of Bonhams Skinner. In the early 19th century, the Salem-based Crowninshield family was flush with cash. The merchant family had made a fortune by supplying ships during the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. George Crowninshield Jr., the family h...
- Mar 30, 2022
Since British private equity firm Epiris acquired Bonhams in September of 2018, the auction house has steadily expanded its market reach. Within the last two weeks, Bonhams has announced two major acquisitions of mid-level auction houses. New England-based auction house Skinner will now step under Bonhams’ umbrella. Bruun Rasmussen of Copenhagen,...
- May 25, 2021
For many collectors, furniture serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. Antique and vintage furniture can add character to a space and tie together your home. Attending a live or timed furniture auction is one of the best ways to find inspiration. Additionally, consigning to an auction can give your unused furniture pieces a new life. Wh...
- Apr 27, 2021
The April European Décor & Design auction drew attention this spring with over 300 pieces of Royal Copenhagen “Flora Danica” dinnerware (Lots 1183-1215). The entire collection came from a single pantry at the Ker Arvor Estate in Newport, Rhode Island. A set of twenty-five seafood plates stole the show, selling at $25,00...
- Apr 18, 2021
The popular Netflix drama miniseries The Queen’s Gambit, written and directed by Scott Frank, has undoubtedly helped to repopularize the game of chess for both novices and enthusiasts. Interest in collecting chess pieces has never waned, and the market has been competitive for many years. Thirty-two-piece Wedgwood Jasper Chess Set modeled af...
- Apr 5, 2021
Christie’s Upcoming Calligraphy Sale Features 10 Lithographs by Iraqi Artist Dia Azzawi built his artistic career on a foundation of archaeology, calligraphy, and history. As a young artist attending classes in 1960s Baghdad, Azzawi understood the importance of connecting culture to politics. Art let Azzawi access the past while actively decrying...
- Mar 30, 2021
The April Americana online auction consists of over 850 lots of quality American furniture, decorative and folk art, and paintings from the 18th through early 20th centuries. The sale is gathered from collections built over decades, property from private collectors, talented members of the trade, and institutions; the auction co...
- Mar 12, 2021
Pop Art takes its name from the integration of commercialized popular culture into art—it is closely associated with the New York art scene starting in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Pop Art was, in part, a response to the dominant movement preceding it: Abstract Expressionism. The AbEx artists such as Pollock, de Kooning, Frankenthaler, and Rot...
- Feb 18, 2021
Josiah Wedgwood, the English potter, was an original member of the Lunar Society, a group of prominent figures in the Midlands, including industrialists, natural philosophers, and intellectuals. Matthew Boulton, Erasmus Darwin, Joseph Priestley, and the author and abolitionist Thomas Day were members of the social club formed to discuss issues with...
- Feb 16, 2021
Join us for First Tuesday online! AUCTION EVALUATION DAY | TUESDAY, MARCH 2 See what hidden treasures our experts may be able to reveal We invite you to join us online for our Virtual First Tuesday on March 2. Submit your items anytime before the 2nd and Skinner specialists from all departments will be on hand on Tuesday to evaluate items and respo...
- Jan 26, 2021
You may have seen some incredible auction prices for sapphires from the fabled Kashmir mines in recent years. Could that sapphire ring in your jewelry box possibly be one? First, a bit of a background on these sought-after stones. In 1881 in the Zanskar Range of the Himalayas, a landslide revealed a remarkable deposit of sapphires. These sapphires ...
- Jan 19, 2021
AUCTION EVALUATION DAY | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 See what hidden treasures our experts may be able to reveal We invite you to join us online for our Virtual First Tuesday on February 2. Submit your items anytime before the 2nd and Skinner specialists from all departments will be on hand on Tuesday to evaluate items and respond by email. Let’s get sta...