Fine Musical Instruments
AUCTION 78
Fine Musical Instruments
Kestenbaum & Company, New York’s premier Auction House of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Judaica was pleased to have presented their Inaugural Auction of Fine Musical Instruments on October 22nd.
Along with a sizable crowd inside the salesroom, scores of buyers across North America and Overseas watched as the sale got off to a flying start. As a New York based Auction House dedicated to the field of Fine Musical Instruments, we look forward to serving dealers and musicians alike for many years to come.
A handful of highlights from the auction:
Italian Violin, c. 1800, labeled ONORATO GRAGNIANI, FIGLIO D ANTONIO/FATTO IN LIVORNO, 1795, Sold for $18,000
English Viola, John Cockburn, Sheffield, 2009, Sold for $3,700
German Violin, c. 1910, E.R. Schmidt, Markneukirchen, Sold for $2,000
For further information please contact Adam Rosenbaum at 212-366-1197.
If you wish to discuss a consignment towards our Spring 2019 Auction, please contact our Fine Musical Instruments Auction Department at [email protected]
AUCTION 78
Fine Musical Instruments
Public Exhibition:
Wednesday, October 17: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday, October 18: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday, October 19: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday, October 20: No Viewing Available
Sunday, October 21: 10:00am - 7:00pm
After nearly 25 years focusing upon auctions of Rare Books, Manuscripts and Judaica, Kestenbaum & Company is delighted to present our inaugural auction of Fine Musical Instruments.
In the development of this new venture we thank department administrator Adam Rosenbaum for his tenacity and focus in bringing this sale to fruition; along with the department expert, David Bonsey, who brings decades of knowledge and experience to this undertaking.
This exciting sale at Kestenbaum & Company marks the return of live auctions of Musical Instruments in New York City after a hiatus of six years.
The live auction has been an integral part of the international string instrument trade for over 200 years, and provides an important resource to members of the trade, musicians, and collectors alike, while embracing new technology for the advancement of communication and commerce.
Highlights of the sale include an 18th century Italian violin attributed to Gragnani (Lot 98), Modern Italian works by Militello (Lot 95) and Muncher (Lot 42), and French Violin bows by Lapierre (Lot 202) and Bazin (Lot 203). Highlights in Fretted instruments include examples by Gibson (Lot 1), D’Angelico (Lots 6 and 7), Schecter (Lot 2), and Ovation (Lot 3). A good selection of saxophones by Henri Selmer are featured, including Mark VI (Lots 16 and 19) and Balanced Action (Lot 17) models.
Particular emphasis has been placed on providing accurate, reliable cataloguing with condition reports to enhance your experience.
David Bonsey
For further information, bidding instructions, additional photograph requests, or any related query, please contact Adam Rosenbaum at 212-366-1197 or [email protected]
Product Title | AUCTION 78 |
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Auction Date | Oct 21, 2018 |
Auction Time | 1:00 PM |
Departments | Fine Musical Instruments |
3D Catalogue URL | /media/3dcat/FineMusicalInstrumentsKestenbaum78/flipbook/index.html |
InVaulable Link Url | https://www.invaluable.com/catalog/zc7bpbofot |
Available for Sale | No |
Short Description | Kestenbaum & Company, New York’s premier Auction House of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Judaica was pleased to have presented their Inaugural Auction of Fine Musical Instruments on October 22nd.
Along with a sizable crowd inside the salesroom, scores of buyers across North America and Overseas watched as the sale got off to a flying start. As a New York based Auction House dedicated to the field of Fine Musical Instruments, we look forward to serving dealers and musicians alike for many years to come.
A handful of highlights from the auction: Italian Violin, c. 1800, labeled ONORATO GRAGNIANI, FIGLIO D ANTONIO/FATTO IN LIVORNO, 1795, Sold for $18,000 English Viola, John Cockburn, Sheffield, 2009, Sold for $3,700 German Violin, c. 1910, E.R. Schmidt, Markneukirchen, Sold for $2,000
For further information please contact Adam Rosenbaum at 212-366-1197.
If you wish to discuss a consignment towards our Spring 2019 Auction, please contact our Fine Musical Instruments Auction Department at [email protected]
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