Skinner’s
A Civil War Surgeon’s Kit & A Petition Against Slavery
November 08, 2011Modern medicine seems very modern indeed when seen from the perspective of an authentic Civil War surgeon’s kit that Skinner will offer in its Fine Books & Manuscripts sale on November 13. With its various bone saws, scalpels, and hatchet-like hammers, the 54th Regiment kit is not for the squeamish—but then neither was the Civil War. It’s estimated at $3,000-$5,000.
Read more...American Impressionist Leads Skinner Sale
August 23, 2011There are works by better known artists than Theodore Robinson at Skinner’s auction of paintings, prints and photographs early next month – Andy Warhol, Alexander Calder, and Maurice Utrillo are just a few. There are no more highly valued paintings, however, than the noted American Impressionist’s “Hansom Cabs,” an evocative late 19th century depiction of New York carriages that’s estimated at $120,000-180,000.
Read more...Early N.C. Wyeth Up For Auction
January 25, 2011Way back then, N.C. Wyeth traded one of his paintings for some work by a tradesman, according to Skinner Auctioneers. The work will be sold at their American & European Paintings&Prints sale in Boston on January 28th.
Read more...Bid For An Instrument , Or Make Your Own
October 05, 2010Fine instruments, along with a stock of rare wood to make your own, will go up for auction at Skinner’s Boston gallery on Oct.10, 2010.
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