Live Auction August 11th in Boston and Online Auction August 5th to August 13th
A highlight of the Skinner summer calendar, the August Americana auction contains a wide variety of American Furniture and Decorative Arts. The furniture ranges from an early 18th century escritoire (or writing desk) made in Philadelphia, to a wide selection of formal, “high country,” and painted 18th and early 19th century pieces, and an early 20th century tramp art cupboard. Folk art, nautical antiques, and country items with painted surfaces, including a nice group of Shaker boxes and furniture, will also be offered. Ceramics are highlighted by a large group of mochaware. The auction also features the John T. Kirk Collection, a group of country furniture and smalls consigned by the well-known scholar.
This summer, we are pleased to introduce the first timed online major Americana auction. The auction will combine extended online bidding access with traditional live previews and will include a wide sel