Skinner Events and Appraisal Days
Buyers and sellers can benefit from the educational events that Skinner holds throughout the year, which cover various subjects in fine art and antiques. Skinner appraisers also appear at over 100 venues each year to support cultural organizations in their fundraising efforts.
Lectures and Gallery Walks - Knowledge is the key to a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and antiques. Skinner's appraisers routinely share their expertise by holding lectures and gallery walks at Skinner's Boston gallery. Guided gallery walks allow attendees to examine objects and hear what makes an item historically or culturally interesting and understand the factors determining collectibility and value. While promoting interest in art and antiques among the public, these programs also enhance the auction experience for buyers and sellers. Buyers bid with greater confidence and sellers benefit from the exposure Skinner provides.
Appraisal Days - Skinner has been holding appraisal days for over 25 years - most of which are staffed by the same appraisers regularly seen on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow. (See Skinner & Antiques Roadshow.) Most of Skinner's appraisal days are held as fundraisers for museums, historical societies, libraries, schools, religious institutions, and other nonprofit organizations. Many are open to the general public. For information on hosting an appraisal day for your nonprofit organization, please contact Anne Trodella, Skinner's Appraisal Day Coordinator, at 508-970-3000, x3232, or email at events@skinnerinc.com.
Benefit Auctions - Skinner staff can give nonprofit organizations guidelines and recommendations for holding a successful benefit auction. Skinner's experienced auctioneers can be hired to conduct the actual auction.
For more information on how Skinner can help make your benefit auction more successful, contact Anne Trodella, Skinner's Events Coordinator, at 508-970-3000, x3232, or via email at events@skinnerinc.com.
MARCH
Lars Anderson Antique Appraisal Night
With Skinner Appraisers Jane Prentiss, Robin Starr and Kerry Shrives
Sponsored by the Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Friday, March 12, 2010
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
15 Newton Street
Brookline, MA
$30.00 per item, $50.00 for 2 items. Limit 2 items per person
Event Information: 617.522.6547 x18
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by the Soroptimists of Haverhill and Southern New Hampshire,
and the Haverhill Historical Society
Friday, March 12, 2010
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Buttonwood Museum
240 Water Street
Haverhill, MA
Tickets: admission $20.00, with verbal appraisal $25.00
Event Information: 978.556.5444
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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Skinner Fine Jewelry Clinic
Hosted by Hagop Matossian of Bostonian Jewelers
Sunday, March 14, 2010
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Skinner
63 Park Plaza
Boston, MA
R.S.V.P. 617.350.5400
Held in conjunction with a preview of Skinner’s March 16th Auction of Fine Jewelry
Event is free and open to the general public.
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by the Norma Kent Pastoral Counseling Center
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
6:30p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Church Hill United Methodist Church
11 Church Street
Norwell, MA
$10.00 per item, 3 items for $25.00
Event Information: 781.871.2051 x 108
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by the Andover Historical Society
Friday, March 19, 2010
6:30p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
6 Locke Street
Andover, MA
Event Information: 978.475.2236 or info@andoverhistorical.org
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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Concord Children's Center Benefit Auction
With Skinner Auctioneer Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by the Concord Children’s Center
Saturday, March 27, 2010
6:30p.m.
Concord Children’s Center
1300 Main Street
Concord, MA
Tickets: $10.00
Event Information: 978.369.3747
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Antique Appraisal Day
With Skinner Appraisers Stuart Whitehurst and Christopher Barber
Sponsored by the C-10 Research & Education Foundation
Saturday, March 27, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Newburyport High School
High Street
Newburyport, MA
$10.00 per item, 3 items for $25.00
Event Information: 978.465.6646
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry, and musical instruments.
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APRIL
“Passport to Belonging” Benefit Auction
With Skinner Auctioneer Marie Keep
Sponsored by the West End House, Boys and Girls Club
Saturday, April 10, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
West End House, Boys and Girls Club
105 Allston Street
Allston, MA
Tickets: $180.00
Event Information: 617.787.4044
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MassArt 21st Annual Benefit Art Auction
With Skinner Auctioneer & CEO Karen Keane
to Benefit Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Live Auction 8:00 p.m.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Avenue
Boston
Advance Tickets: $175.00, at the door $200.00
Online ticket purchase: MassArtAuction.org
Event Information: 617.879.7020
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“We are the World” Benefit Auction
With Skinner Auctioneer Robin Starr
Sponsored by the Summit Montessori School
Saturday, April 10, 2010
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Danforth Museum
123 Union Street
Framingham, MA
Tickets: $75.00
Event Information: 508.872.3630
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by the Dover Town Library
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dover Town Library
56 Dedham Street
Dover, MA
$25.00 per item
Reservations Required: 508.785.8113
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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Guilford, CT Art Center Antique Appraisal Day
With Skinner Appraisers Stuart Whitehurst and Sara Wishart
Sponsored by the Guilford, Connecticut Art Center
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Guilford Art Center
411 Church Street
Guilford, Connecticut
$10.00 per item, 3 items for $25.00
Reservations Required: 203.453.5947 x18
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dracut, Massachusetts
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Harmony Hall
1660 Lakeview Avenue
Dracut, MA
$10.00 general admission, $25.00 admission with one verbal appraisal, and any additional items at $15.00 each
Event Information: 508.785.8113
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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Skinner Fine Musical Instruments Reception & Extended Auction Preview
featuring live music by J-Way Quartet
Friday, April 23, 2010
5:30 Reception / Preview until 7:00 p.m.
Skinner Gallery
63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA
R.S.V.P. 617.350.5400
Open to all Skinner Fine Musical Instruments Clients.
Held in conjunction with a preview of Skinner’s April 25th Auction of Fine Musical Instruments
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Antique Appraisal Day
With Skinner Appraisers Stuart Whitehurst and LaGina Austin
Sponsored by the Friends of the Norwell Library
Saturday, April 24, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Henry Goldman Middle School
328 Main Street
Norwell, MA
$10.00 per item, 3 items for $25.00
Event Information: 781.659.2015
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by the Brockton, MA Rotary
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn
Westgate Drove
Brockton, MA
Tickets: $10.00 admission fee and $10.00 per item appraised
Event Information: 508.580.0864
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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SKINNER Lecture: Fifty Years of Documenting the Trades: The Ted Crom Horological Tool Collection
Robert Cheney, Director of Science and Technology will present an illustrated lecture of items from the Ted Crom collection being offered in the May 1, 2010 auction
Friday, April 30, 2010
Reception 5:30 p.m. / Lecture 6:00 p.m.
Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA
R.S.V.P. 508.970.3000
Held in conjunction with a preview of Skinner's Science,Technology, & Clocks Auction to be held on May 1, 2010
MAY
Artrageous 24!
With Skinner Auctioneer Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by Montserrat College of Art
Saturday, May 1, 2010
5:30 p.m.
Cherry Hill Corporate Center
72 Cherry Hill Dr.
Beverly, MA
Tickets: $100 per general admission ticket; $150 per ticket for patron seating
Event Information: 978.921.4242 x1113
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
Sponsored by the Belmont Public Library
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Belmont Public Library
336 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA
Event Information: 617.993.2867
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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Skinner Sponsors....
The Wayside Inn Antiques Show
May 15 – 16, 2010
$10 General admission Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm
72 Wayside Inn Road
Sudbury, MA
Skinner Presenting Sponsor
Preview and Reception May 14, 2010
5:30 p.m.
Wayside Inn
72 Wayside Inn Road
Sudbury, MA
Proceeds go to benefit the Wayside Inn Historic Site.
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Buddy Dog Antique Appraisal Day
With Skinner Generalist Appraisers Stuart Whitehurst and Stuart Slavid
Sponsored by Buddy Dog Humane Society
Sunday, May 16, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Best Friends Pet Resort
150 Boston Post Road (Route 20)
Sudbury, MA
Cost: $10.00 per item, 3 items for $25.00
Event Information: 978.443.6990
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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Skinner Fine Art Gallery Walk
Presented by Skinner paintings Director Robin Starr
Thursday, May 20, 2010
5:30 Reception / 6:00 p.m. Gallery Walk
Skinner
63 Park Plaza
Boston
R.S.V.P. 617.350.5400
Held in conjunction with a preview of Skinner’s May 21st auction of American & European Paintings & Prints
