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VIOLIN. Maggini model.  Bears label from "Reparet af instrumentmager Emil Jhorth, Friederiksbergade 11, Kjrbenhaun 1891." Bridge is impressed, "Rudolf Olgen."  Bow impressed, "Josef Richter." Includes lined case in crocodile printed leather. 23 1/4" l. December 11-12, 1998. Lot #5016. $1,950.00.
 

VIOLIN. Maggini model.  Bears label from "Remenyi Mihaly Budapest Kiraly a. 68 Kitunteva arany es ezust ermekki.  Unstrung and missing bridge. 24"l. December 11-12, 1998. Lot #5017. $170.00.

KNABE BABY GRAND PIANO. #81652, 1917. Mahogany case. 62" long. (Note: a chip to two ivory keys.) December 2, 2000. Lot #3325. $3600.00.

STEINWAY ART CASE PIANO. 72" long. #96894, 1901. Hand painted on gilt throughout. The top with four putti with musical instruments, against what appears to be deliberate and natural craquelure. Underneath, the top is gilt with no painting on the main part, but with handpainted putti with musical instruments on the rectangular fold-back, signed by the artist. January, 2001. $23,000.00.

CLARK IRISH HARP #2293. Model A on stand. Birdseye maple a mahogany. Gilt, green, and black decoration of clover and Celtic design. (Note: missing some strings). 52"h., 14"w., 22 1/2. December 11-12, 2000. Price $650.00.

5725 JOHANN GEORG KESSLER VIOLIN. STRADIVARIUS COPY. N/R.
Bears printed label, "Johann Georg Kessler/Copy of Stradivarius/Czechoslovakia." With velvet lined hard case and bow. Violin: 23 1/2" (59.69cm) length. Condition: very good with minor scratches and blemishes. Estimate: $300-$400. Sept. 16, 2001. Price $325.00.

5785 FRENCH BERTHOLINI "MIRECOURT" VIOLIN. N/R.
c. 1920. Labeled on the interior "Nicolas Bertholini Luthier de S.M.L'Empereur fecit 1810." This was a label used by one of the Mirecourt workshops from 1910-1930. Includes bow and a carrying case. Approx. 14"l.-length of back. Condition: scuffs where bridge (missing) rests. No cracks. Some nicks to edges. Estimate: $200.-$400. Sept. 16, 2001. Price $225.00.

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