Skinner as a major U.S. force in the sale of fine European art and antiques to an international audience of buyers. Auctions, held four times annually, feature English, French, German, Italian and Dutch furniture from the 18th through 20th centuries, plus decorative works of art including fine ceramics, silver, pottery, lighting, Russian works of art, bronzes, statuary, glass, tapestries, textiles, and Oriental rugs and carpets.