1087 of 507 lots
1087
Antique Violin & Case
Estimate:
$400 - $600
Sold
$500
Live Auction
September 30th, 2023 Gallery Auction I Historic John Lennon Piano, Fine Art, Furniture, Rugs, Decorative Arts, & Musical Instruments
Description
Unmarked, but appears to be 19th century or earlier: figured maple sides and back, spruce top, maple and ebony neck and scroll; 23 1/2 in. L. overall, the body 14 in. H., 8 3/8 in. W., 1 3/4 in. D. With a fitted cloth-covered case.
Condition
Additional comments added on 9/21/23: This is a full size "4/4" size. Standard size is slightly smaller at 22.5 in. L. The fiddlehead reattached to the neck with complex dovetail joint. The instrument somewhat battered, with layers of old varnish