Upcoming 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 and entertainment efforts.
Lectures and Gallery Walks - Skinner's appraisers 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 interesting, collectible, and valuable. 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 appraisers have been staffing non-profit appraisal events for over 25 years - most of these appraisers are regularly seen on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow. (See Skinner & Antiques Roadshow.) Skinner Appraisal events are a great way for museums, historical societies, libraries, schools, religious institutions, and other nonprofit organizations to host an entertaining and educational event for their members or the general public.
Benefit Auctions - Skinner staff can provide nonprofit organizations with guidelines and recommendations for holding a successful benefit auction. Skinner's experienced auctioneers can also be hired to conduct the actual auction.
For more information on arranging Skinner appraisers to staff your upcoming event, contact Skinner's Events Coordinator, at 508-970-3000, x3232, or via email at events@skinnerinc.com.
SEPTEMBER
Antiques Appraisal Day
With Skinner Appraisers Stuart Whitehurst and Christopher Barber
To benefit the South Acton Congregational Church
Saturday, September 11, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Maynard Rod and Gun Club
45 Old Mill Road
Maynard, MA
Cost: $10.00 per item, 3 items for $25.00
Event Information: 978•263-2332
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments
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Skinner Fine Jewelry Clinic
Hosted by Hagop Matossian of Bostonian Jewelers
Sunday, September 12, 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 September 14 Auction of Fine Jewelry
Event is free and open to the general public.
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Kerry Shrives
To benefit the Daniel Webster Estate
Sunday, September 12, 2010
1:30 p.m. – Champagne Reception
2:00-4:00 p.m. – Program
Daniel Webster Estate
238 Webster Street
Marshfield, MA
www.danielwebsterestate.org
Tickets: $25.00, Sold in Advance. Only 50 available.
Event Information: 781.837.7579
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments. Refreshments will be served concluding the presentation.
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Skinner Marlborough hosts…
The Staffordshire Figure Collectors Association
Private auction preview and presentation by Stuart Slavid, Skinner’s Director of Fine Ceramics
September 13, 2010
3:00 P.M.
Skinner, Inc.
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA
Light Refreshments will be served
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Art beCAUSE Breat Cancer Foundation
Wine Tasting & What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Millenium Boston Hotel
26 North Street
Faneuil Hall
Boston, MA
Cost: $25.00 General Admission & Wine Tasting
$100 to have an item appraised
Event Information: 774-230-7389
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 Friends of the Weston Public Library
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Weston Public Library
87 School Street
Weston, MA
Event is free to attend and open to the public.
Tickets for Appraisals: $10.00 per item; one item person. First come, first served basis.
Event Information: 781.893.3312
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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Trash or Treasure?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
To benefit the Museum of Primitive Arts & Culture
Sunday, September 19, 2010
5:00 p.m. – Cocktails & Appraisals
6:00 p.m. – Dinner
The Dunes Club
37 Boston Neck Road
Narragansett, RI
www.primitiveartmuseum.org
Tickets: $65 per person
Event Information: 401.783.5711
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
A Private Client Event hosted by Wells Fargo Advisors
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
6:00 p.m.
Lexington Historical Society
13 Depot Square
Lexington, MA
Event Information: 800.225.9184
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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SKINNER Fine Art Gallery Walk
Presented by Robin Starr, Director of Skinner’s American & European Paintings & Prints department
Thursday, September 23, 2010
5:30 Reception / 6:00 p.m. Gallery Walk
Skinner
63 Park Plaza
Boston, MA
R.S.V.P. 617•350•5400
Presentation to highlight paintings, prints, and sculpture from Skinner’s September 24, 2010 auction of American & European Paintings & Prints. Event held in conjunction with the public auction preview.
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Golden Ball Tavern What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
To benefit the Golden Ball Tavern Museum
Friday, September 24, 2010
6:00 p.m.
The Golden Ball Tavern
Weston Public Library
662 Boston Post Road
Weston, MA
goldenballtavern.org
Tickets & Information: 781.235.7477
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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What to Do with the Treasure in Your Attic: Auctions Made Easy
A Continuing Education Class at the Assabet Valley Center for Continuing Education
With Guest Instructor, Stuart Whitehurst, Generalist Appraiser at Skinner, Inc.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Assabet Valley Vocational Regional High School
215 Fitchburg Street
Marlborough, MA
www.assabetafterdark.com
Class registration at 508.263.9651
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
To benefit the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden
Thursday, September 30, 2010
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Nashoba Valley Winery
100 Wattaquadock Road
Bolton, MA
Cost: $25.00 for Healing Garden members; $30 for non-members; $20 per item appraised.
To Register: Contact Carole Nathan at 978.456.3532 or carole@healinggarden.net. Space is limited
Complimentary food & beverages provided by Nashoba Valley Winery. Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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OCTOBER
What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
To benefit the Needham Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Needham Presbyterian Church
1458 Great Plain Avenue
Needham, MA
(parking at the Newman School lot)
www.needhampres.org
Cost: General Admission $10.00; Admission and one verbal appraisal $25.00
Event Information: 781-444-3728
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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Skinner Fine Musical Instruments Reception
Friday, October 8, 2010
5:30 p.m. Reception / Preview until 7:00 p.m.
Skinner
63 Park Plaza
Boston, MA
R.S.V.P. 617.350.5400
Held in conjunction with a preview of Skinner’s October 10th Auction of Fine Musical Instruments
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Antiques Appraisal Day
With Skinner Appraisers Stuart Slavid, Christopher Barber, and Kathy Wong
To benefit the New Hampshire Association for the Blind
Saturday, October 16, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
St. Catherine’s School Gymnasium
207 North Street
Manchester, NH
Cost: $10.00 per item, 3 items for $25.00
Event Information: 603•224•4039 x324
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments
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Antiques Appraisal Day
With Skinner Appraisers Stuart Whitehurst and Christopher Barber
To benefit Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum
Sunday, October 17, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI
www.Blithewold.org
Cost: $10.00 per item, 3 items for $25.00
Event Information: 401•253•2707 x21
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
To benefit the Plympton Historical Society
Thursday, October 21, 2010
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Plympton Historical Society
189 Main Street
Plympton, MA
Event Information & Tickets: 781.248.7011
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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Antiques Appraisal Day
With Skinner Appraisers Stephen Fletcher and Stuart Whitehurst
To benefit the Hatun Runa Foundation
Saturday, October 23, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wayland Middle School Cafeteria
201 Main Street
Wayland, MA
www.hatunruna.org
Cost: $10.00 per item, 3 items for $25.00
Event Information: 617•325•9495
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
To benefit the Merrimack Valley Rotary
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
First Parish United Church
48 Main Street
Westford, MA
www.antiquesappraisal.blogspot.com
Cost: General Admission $10.00; Admission and one verbal appraisal $25.00
Event Information: 978.866.7142 or 978.937.2343
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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What’s It Worth?
With Skinner Generalist Appraiser Stuart Whitehurst
To benefit the Glastonbury Abbey
Thursday, October 28, 2010
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Glastonbury Abbey
16 Hull Street
Hingham, MA
www.glastonburyabbey.org
Cost: $25.00 Admission and refreshments; $45.00 Admission plus one verbal appraisal
Tickets: 781.749.2155 x243 or sheah@glastonburyabbey.org
Event Information: 781.545.9462 or dlb388@hotmail.com
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
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Antiques Appraisal Day
With Skinner Appraisers Stuart Whitehurst and Christopher Barber
To benefit Arlington Center for the Arts
Saturday, October 30, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Arlington Center for the Arts
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA
www.acarts.org
Cost: $10.00 per item; 3 items for $25.00
Event Information: 781.648.6220
Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments
