Skinner Auctions Studio Artwork by Known Artists April 14th

MARLBOROUGH, MA, Apr 06 (MARKET WIRE) --
Studio artwork isn't just the bastion of Soho lofts. Skinner, Inc.
announced today that its upcoming April Discovery auction will feature a
special offering of Studio Artwork, an attractively varied selection of
American & European paintings, prints, sculpture & works on paper, all
affordably estimated to sell to the highest bidder.

The two day, 1,200 lot auction, to be held at Skinner's Marlborough,
Massachusetts gallery at 274 Cedar Hill Street, kicks off on Wednesday
April 14th at 2 p.m. with over 500 lots of Studio Artwork. Thursday's
session begins at 10 a.m. and features Discovery's usual selection of
American, European, Asian furniture & decorative arts. Highlights include
Victoriana, ceramics, art glass, lamps, and property from a Martha's
Vineyard estate.

According to Skinner Discovery department Director and art appraiser,
Kerry Shrives, "The Studio paintings, prints and sculptures featured in
this auction are better quality works than one might typically find at a
local estate auction. There is a large number of works by well-known and
listed artists, many coming from New England estates. Both the quality of
a piece and an artist's reputation can be key factors in whether or not a
particular work of art retains or increases its value over time."

Continues Shrives, "My advice to beginning art collectors is always know
what you are buying, and who you are buying it from -- are they
reputable? Know how to spot a quality work of art and if possible, try to
learn a bit about the artist who created it. Decide your budget, then,
let your heart and your eyes be your guide. Just buy what you like, what
appeals to you."

Skinner's Discovery auctions are held every month in Skinner's
Marlborough, Massachusetts gallery. They offer the general public the
rare opportunity to learn about art, antiques, and collectibles at
auction, in a relaxed and non-intimidating auction setting. They are a
great way to learn about the value of fine tangibles. All Skinner
auctions are free and open to the public, and offer bidding in person,
over the phone or online at Skinner's website.

Skinner-Live! Online Bidding on Skinner's Website
Skinner's website
features real-time online bidding via the SkinnerLive! bid applet. Visit
www.skinnerinc.com and click on the blue SkinnerLive! Bidding button for
full instructions prior to the auction. Once pre-registered on our
website, you can join in the live bidding as soon as the auction begins
and listen along with the real-time live audio feed of the auction from
the comfort of your home or workplace. All lots in the auction are also
available for viewing at www.skinnerinc.com. The website provides
full-color thumbnail images and full lot descriptions. It allows users to
leave bids online, and view prices realized in real-time during and after
the auction. Visit www.skinnerinc.com to sign up for our free eZine of
upcoming arts & antiques auctions and events.

Skinner Lot Alert
Looking for a particular item at Skinner? Sign up to
receive Skinner's Lot Alert -- it's a personal shopper service that
automatically notifies you via email when an item matching your interest
is posted to the Skinner website. From there, you can view the lot, get
condition reports and bid online. You'll find registration for our Lot
Alert under the Buy/Sell Tab on Skinner's homepage at www.skinnerinc.com.

Auction Previews and Catalogue Information
To view the auction property
prior to the auction, attend the auction preview in person on Tuesday,
April 13th, 12-5, Wednesday, April 14th, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday,
April 15th, 8-9:30am, at Skinner, 274 Cedar Hill Street, Marlborough,
Mass. Auction catalogs are available for purchase at the gallery for
$9.00. For questions regarding property in the auction, please contact
Skinner's Discovery department at 508-970-3202 or email
discovery@skinnerinc.com.

About Skinner
Skinner, Inc. is one of the world's leading auction houses
for antiques and fine art and the only major auction house headquartered
in New England. 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 Paintings & Prints, European Furniture & Decorative
Arts, Fine Ceramics, Fine Silver, Fine Jewelry, Couture, 20th Century
Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of
Art, Fine Judaica, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, Science & Technology, Fine
Clocks, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine
Wines, and Discovery. Skinner galleries are located in Boston and
Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA. For more information on upcoming
auctions and events, visit Skinner's web site www.skinnerinc.com.

Contact:
Kerry Shrives, Director
Discovery Auctions
508-970-3256
kshrives@skinnerinc.com

Catherine Riedel, Director
Marketing & Public Relations
508-970-3231
Email Contact

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