1060
American Vernacular Five-String Fretless Banjo
Estimate:
$200 - $300
Sold
$550
Live Auction
June 18th, 2022 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, & Fine Rugs
Category
Description
Appalachia. 2nd half, 19th century; with fixed rawhide head set on a wooden rim; cherry, the body about 10 1/4 in. Diam., 2 1/8 in. D., 36 in. L. overall.
Condition
Smoke damage; some losses and chipping around the sound hole (on back of the body); the head with old damage and repairs during period of use
Provenance
From the estate of John Wesley Smith (1936-2020) of West Virginia, a self-taught bluegrass and gospel musician, who performed widely with his wife as "John and Sue" and also played in other bands.
