Private Tour of Local Auction House
Ever been to a fine arts auction? Do you know what goes on behind the scenes and how items are selected and priced? Here is your chance to have a talk on the auction process and a preview of Bonhams Skinner's upcoming painting sale.
Bonhams Skinner Auction House in Boston (63 Park Plaza) is offering BOLLI members a pre-auction free tour of its showroom on Thursday, September 7 at 11:30 AM.
Robin Starr, head of its paintings department, will talk about some of the American paintings for sale and discuss the auction process, including how selections are made.
Space is limited. Please respond to Susan Theran at Susan@SusanTheran.com. Lunch TBD. Nearest T Stop is Arlington.
A bit about Skinner
Skinner, Inc. is one of the world's leading auction houses for antiques and fine art. Collectors may bid on many rare and desirable pieces that often achieve world-record prices. Skinner's 19 specialty departments amass the expertise of dozens of trained fine art and antique specialists who stay current on the latest issues and developments in the worldwide marketplace. Skinner accepts consignments in American & European furniture & decorative arts, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Asian Art, Books & Manuscripts, Ceramics, Clocks, Fine Jewelry, Musical Instruments, Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Prints & Sculpture, Silver, Toys & Dolls, Fine Wines, and other collectibles.