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Skinner Announces Move to Marlborough, Mass.

BOSTON, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Skinner, Inc., one of the nation's leading auction houses, today announced that it will move from its long-timeBolton, 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 inBoston andBolton, 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 itsBolton 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'sBoston 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 theBolton 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 inHudson, 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 fromBolton was a difficult decision. Skinner has long been a part of theBolton 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 theMarlborough facility will house administrative offices and Discovery auctions, Skinner's specialty auctions will continue to be held in Skinner'sBoston gallery.

"Boston continues to be our strategic focus, and our newMarlborough 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 asBoston home."

Built for the former Digital Equipment Corporation, theMarlborough facility has been well maintained, but will require some reconfiguration. Skinner's expects to move to its new facility inMarlborough 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 inBoston andBolton, Mass. For more information on upcoming auctions and events, visit Skinner's web site www.skinnerinc.com.

SOURCE Skinner, Inc.

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