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Psaltérion en bois noirci et doré, travail italien de la fin du XVIIIe/début du XIXe siècle
Estimate
600 - 1,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 9 cm, larg. 69 cm, prof. 25 cm
- Height 3 1/2 in; width 27 1/5 in; depth 9 4/5 in
avec un support-pupitre en bois sculpté et laqué ; (accidents et manques)
Literature
François Lesure, Collection musicale André Meyer, Abbeville, 1961, reproduit, pl. 292
Condition
The picture is a little reddish.
Instrument in average condition.
Few strings are slacked.
A small loss to one giltwood ornament. One foot is missing. Would benefit from a slight restoration.
The painted decoration with flowers and insects can still be seen behind the strings.
Associated with an adjustable stand with loose to the structure, wear and stains to the painting.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Destiné à accompagner le chant des psaumes au Moyen-Age, le psalterion, instrument très proche du tympanon et de la cithare, est réputé être à l'origine du clavecin.
An Italian dulcimer, late 18th/early 19th century, with a painted wood stand
An Italian dulcimer, late 18th/early 19th century, with a painted wood stand