Fine Musical Instruments

AUCTION 78

October 22, 2018 at 1:00 PM

Fine Musical Instruments

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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]

 

Specialist:
David Bonsey

Specialist

Fine Musical Instruments

Phone212-366-1197

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David Bonsey

Specialist

Fine Musical Instruments

AUCTION 78

October 22, 2018 at 1:00 PM

Fine Musical Instruments

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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.


I will leave it to David to introduce the sale with a brief summary of its contents along with select highlights.

Meanwhile to long-standing - and especially new clients - I welcome you to this auction and trust you will enjoy bidding on its multifarious offerings.


Daniel E. Kestenbaum

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]

More Information
Product Title AUCTION 78
Auction Date Oct 21, 2018
Auction Time 1:00 PM
Departments Fine Musical Instruments
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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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