Auction House Relocates from Long-Time Bolton, Mass. Headquarters
BOSTON, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Skinner, Inc., one of the nation's
leading auction houses, today announced that it will move from its
long-time Bolton, Mass. gallery to a new facility located at 274 Cedar Hill
Street in Marlborough, Mass. This newly purchased site will host the
auction house's corporate offices, suburban auction gallery, and warehouse.
Currently, Skinner has galleries in Boston and Bolton, Mass. and a leased
warehouse in nearby Hudson, Mass.
The new 69,000 square foot space, situated on a sprawling five acres,
is approximately three times the size of its Bolton building, and
accommodates parking for 200 cars. Located near the junction of Interstate
495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, the new location is some seven miles
closer to Skinner's Boston gallery, thereby facilitating streamlined
operations and greater convenience for customers traveling between both
gallery locations.
"This move was necessitated by explosive business growth," said Karen
Keane, partner and CEO of Skinner, Inc. "Skinner first occupied the Bolton
space in 1971. A lot has changed since then. Skinner is now one of the
largest auction houses in the country and truly a world-class organization.
Our operations and facilities need to reflect that growth. With this
strategic move, we are addressing the space concerns of today, while
preparing for long-term future growth as well."
The new space will also accommodate more auction storage, eliminating
the need for Skinner's leased warehouse facility in Hudson, Mass. "Having
appraisal and administrative staff and auction property under the same roof
will result in increased efficiency for our business," suggests Keane.
Stephen Fletcher, Skinner partner, executive vice president and
Americana department head noted, "We're extremely excited about the move to
a new and bigger space. With it, we hope to gain greater flexibility and
storage -- both of which translate into a real advantage in serving our
clients. He added, "Of course, moving from Bolton was a difficult decision.
Skinner has long been a part of the Bolton community. For those of us that
have worked here for years, we've become real friends of the town, its
residents and its businesses."
While the Marlborough facility will house administrative offices and
Discovery auctions, Skinner's specialty auctions will continue to be held
in Skinner's Boston gallery.
"Boston continues to be our strategic focus, and our new Marlborough
location simply strengthens that commitment," says Keane. "Given the
historic importance of the property we offer at auction, we're proud to
call such a historic city as Boston home."
Built for the former Digital Equipment Corporation, the Marlborough
facility has been well maintained, but will require some reconfiguration.
Skinner's expects to move to its new facility in Marlborough in early 2009.
About Skinner
Skinner, Inc. is one of the nation'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 Paintings & Prints, 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, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets,
American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine Judaica, Antique Motor Vehicles,
Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, and Discovery. Skinner galleries are located in
Boston and Bolton, Mass. For more information on upcoming auctions and
events, visit Skinner's web site http://www.skinnerinc.com.
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