European Furniture and Decorative Arts, Featuring Fine Ceramics, to be Auctioned at Skinner Auction to feature fine collections of Royal Worcester, Royal Doulton, KPM Porcelain, and Delft Ware
and marquetry-inlaid vitrine (lot 439), estimated between $8,000 and $12,000. The upper section of this outstanding example consists of an arched cornice over glass doors enclosing a shelved interior, and the lower section has three long graduated drawers and a shaped apron on bracket feet.
A William & Mary oyster veneer table (lot 297) from the 17th century is estimated between $4,000 and $6,000. The table has a string-inlaid and veneered top that sits on barley-twist legs.
Previews, Catalogue and Bidding
Previews for the auction will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2012, 12pm-5pm, and Friday, January 13, 2012, 12pm-8pm. Illustrated catalogue #2579B is available by mail for $35 ($42 for foreign requests) from the subscription department at 508-970-3240. It is also available at the gallery for $32. Prices realized will be available at www.skinnerinc.com during and after the sale. Skinner's site also allows users to view all lots in the auctions, leave bids, order catalogues, and bid live in real-time through SkinnerLive!
About Skinner
Skinner, Inc. is one of the world’s leading auction houses for antiques and fine art. With expertise in over 20 specialty collecting areas, Skinner draws the interest of buyers from all over the world and its auctions regularly achieve world record prices. Skinner provides a broad range of auction and appraisal services, and it is widely regarded as one of the most trusted names in the auction business. Skinner’s appraisal experts regularly appear on the PBS-TV series, Antiques Roadshow, and its specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, American & European Works of Art, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, 20th Century Design, Fine Ceramics, Fine Silver, Fine Jewelry, Couture, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Fine Wines, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine Judaica, Antique Motor Vehicles, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, Discovery and Science, Technology & Clocks. Skinner galleries are located in Boston and Marlborough, Mass. For more information on upcoming auctions and events, visit Skinner’s web site www.skinnerinc.com.
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