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Professional appraisers from Skinner Inc. will be on hand to evaluate your items -- anything from books to fine and decorative arts, toys, furniture, Americana, and folk art. Participants are limited to 2 objects each at $10 per item. Prohibited items are coins, stamps, jewelry, and musical instruments. Hours are 11:30 to 4:30, in the Coolidge Museum at Forbes Library. Appraisals will be offered by: Karen Keane As CEO of Skinner, Inc., Karen Keane oversees the operation of one of the world’s leading auction houses. Under her direction, Skinner has grown from a New England specialty auction house to a viable player in the international art and antiques marketplace. Karen was instrumental in the establishment of Skinner as a world-class auction gallery in Boston, as well as the company’s expansion into specialty areas that include Fine Musical Instruments, Science & Technology, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Fine Wines, and Judaica. Devon Eastland Devon Eastland joined Skinner in 2012 after more than twenty years as the co-owner and founder of James & Devon Gray Booksellers in Harvard Square. Devon is widely known for her expertise in books printed prior to 1700 including those from the Pre-medieval, Medieval, Renaissance, Reformation, Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Restoration periods. She is much in demand as an appraiser and cataloger of antiquarian books, and has served in an advisory role to individual and institutional collectors, including Harvard University, The Shepard Historical Society, Boston College, and the Cleveland Public Library’s Department of Special Collections. George Lewis George Lewis established and ran his business, George Thomas Lewis & Co., for over 35 years. The business specialized in estate liquidations and antiques, and Lewis built a strong reputation in the region for integrity, thoroughness, and professionalism. Karen Keane, Skinner CEO, said, “George has years of experience working with objects of value and is known for his courteous demeanor and personal service. We are delighted to have him represent Skinner in Western Massachusetts.” All proceeds benefit the Friends of Forbes Library.
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