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  • Gibson Style A-1 Mandolin, c. 1916
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1

    Gibson Style A-1 Mandolin, c. 1916

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Gibson Style K-1 Mandocello, 1915
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 2

    Gibson Style K-1 Mandocello, 1915

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Flatiron 15H Mandolin, 1982
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 3

    Flatiron 15H Mandolin, 1982

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Martinko F-5 Style Mandolin, 1988
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 4

    Martinko F-5 Style Mandolin, 1988

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • A.C. Fairbanks Bowl-back Mandolin, Boston, c. 1905
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 5

    A.C. Fairbanks Bowl-back Mandolin, Boston, c. 1905

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Ditson Empire Bowl-back Mandolin, Boston, c. 1910
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 6

    Ditson Empire Bowl-back Mandolin, Boston, c. 1910

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • C.F. Martin Style 4 Mandolin, c. 1908
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 7

    C.F. Martin Style 4 Mandolin, c. 1908

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Howe-Orme Mandolinetto, Boston, c. 1900
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 8

    Howe-Orme Mandolinetto, Boston, c. 1900

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Howe-Orme Mandolinetto, Boston, c. 1900, serial no. 0221, with original case.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 8A

    Howe-Orme Mandolinetto, Boston, c. 1900, serial no. 022...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • A. Monzino & Figli Lyre Mandola, Milan, c. 1910
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 9

    A. Monzino & Figli Lyre Mandola, Milan, c. 1910

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 9-string Romantic Guitar, School of Edward Light, c. 19th Century
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 10

    9-string Romantic Guitar, School of Edward Light, c. 19...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Romantic Guitar, Attributed to Agustin Altimira, c. 19th Century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 11

    Romantic Guitar, Attributed to Agustin Altimira, c. 19t...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • American Theorbo, George D. Wilson, Williamsburg, 1977
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 12

    American Theorbo, George D. Wilson, Williamsburg, 1977

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo, c. 1923
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 13

    Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo, c. 1923

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Gibson Style L-1 Acoustic Guitar, c. 1917
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 15

    Gibson Style L-1 Acoustic Guitar, c. 1917

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Gibson L4-C Archtop Guitar, c. 1960
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 16

    Gibson L4-C Archtop Guitar, c. 1960

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Gibson Les Paul Goldtop Electric Guitar, c. 1968
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 17

    Gibson Les Paul Goldtop Electric Guitar, c. 1968

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • C.F. Martin & Co. D-25 K Acoustic Guitar, 1980
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 18

    C.F. Martin & Co. D-25 K Acoustic Guitar, 1980

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • C.F. Martin & Co. C-1 Archtop Guitar, 1934
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 19

    C.F. Martin & Co. C-1 Archtop Guitar, 1934

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • C.F. Martin & Co. 000-18 Acoustic Guitar, 1954
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 20

    C.F. Martin & Co. 000-18 Acoustic Guitar, 1954

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • C.F. Martin & Co. 0-28 K Acoustic Guitar, 1928
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 21

    C.F. Martin & Co. 0-28 K Acoustic Guitar, 1928

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • C.F. Martin & Co. 000-42 Acoustic Guitar, 1938
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 22

    C.F. Martin & Co. 000-42 Acoustic Guitar, 1938

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • C.F. Martin & Co. D-45 Acoustic Guitar, 1941
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $40,000
    Lot 23

    C.F. Martin & Co. D-45 Acoustic Guitar, 1941

    Est.
    $30,000 - $40,000
  • Spanish Classical Guitar, Antonio Marin Montero, Granada, 2007
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 24

    Spanish Classical Guitar, Antonio Marin Montero, Granad...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Spanish Classical Guitar, Antonio Marin Montero, Granada, 2013
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 25

    Spanish Classical Guitar, Antonio Marin Montero, Granad...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • French Classical Guitar, Robert Bouchet, Paris, 1970
    Estimate
    $40,000 - $60,000
    Lot 26

    French Classical Guitar, Robert Bouchet, Paris, 1970

    Est.
    $40,000 - $60,000
  • M. Hohner Tremolo Sextet Harmonica in Original Box, c. 1940
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 27

    M. Hohner Tremolo Sextet Harmonica in Original Box, c. ...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Two Concertinas, Lachenal & Co., London, c. 1920
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 28

    Two Concertinas, Lachenal & Co., London, c. 1920

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American Bassoon, William Whiteley, Utica, New York, c. 1840
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 29

    American Bassoon, William Whiteley, Utica, New York, c....

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • American Silver Flute and a 19th Century French Wood Piccolo
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 30

    American Silver Flute and a 19th Century French Wood Pi...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • American Silver Flute, W.R. Meinell, New York
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 31

    American Silver Flute, W.R. Meinell, New York

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Silver Flute
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 32

    American Silver Flute

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • French Flute, Tulou, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 33

    French Flute, Tulou, 19th Century

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • American Silver Flute, Wm. S. Haynes, Boston
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 34

    American Silver Flute, Wm. S. Haynes, Boston

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American Silver Flute, Wm. S. Haynes, Boston, the body joint engraved WM. S. HAYNES Co. / BOSTON MASS / U.S.A. / 3321 / PATENTED, the f
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 34A

    American Silver Flute, Wm. S. Haynes, Boston, the body ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Wood Piccolo, Wm. S. Haynes Co., Boston
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 35

    Wood Piccolo, Wm. S. Haynes Co., Boston

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American Silver Flute, Wm. S. Haynes, Boston
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 36

    American Silver Flute, Wm. S. Haynes, Boston

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • American Silver Flute, Verne Q. Powell, Boston, 1933
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 37

    American Silver Flute, Verne Q. Powell, Boston, 1933

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • American Keyed Bugle, Henry Sibley, Boston, 1840
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $16,000
    Lot 38

    American Keyed Bugle, Henry Sibley, Boston, 1840

    Est.
    $12,000 - $16,000
  • Two Violas da Gamba, Treble and Alto, c. 1960
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 39

    Two Violas da Gamba, Treble and Alto, c. 1960

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Bass Viola da Gamba, c. 1960
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 40

    Bass Viola da Gamba, c. 1960

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • American Church Bass, c. 1850
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 41

    American Church Bass, c. 1850

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Aluminum Violoncello, G. A. Pfretzschner, c. 1930
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 42

    German Aluminum Violoncello, G. A. Pfretzschner, c. 193...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violoncello, SIR Spezial-Cellobau, Baiersdorf, 1993
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 43

    German Violoncello, SIR Spezial-Cellobau, Baiersdorf, 1...

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Seven-eighths Size Bohemian Violoncello
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 44

    Seven-eighths Size Bohemian Violoncello

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Bohemian Violoncello, c. 20th Century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 45

    Bohemian Violoncello, c. 20th Century

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Tyrolean Violoncello, c. 18th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 46

    Tyrolean Violoncello, c. 18th Century

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Austrian Violoncello, Gabriel Lembock, Vienna, 1846
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $50,000
    Lot 47

    Austrian Violoncello, Gabriel Lembock, Vienna, 1846

    Est.
    $30,000 - $50,000

Auction Description

Fine Musical Instruments by Bonhams Skinner

A fine classical guitar by Robert Bouchet highlights the May Fine Musical Instruments auction of 250 lots, including Ned Kendall’s Sibley keyed bugle, a Powell flute owned by William Kincaid, one of twelve 19th Century “Apostle” cases produced by  W.E. Hill & Sons, and a screen-used J&A Beare violin from the 1998 film The Red Violin. The auction also presents a selection of vintage C.F. Martin acoustic guitars, as well as stringed instruments and bows from notable makers such as Lucci, Rombouts, Forster and Fetique.

Preview Times
May 20, 12PM – 7PM
May 21, 10:30AM – 5PM
May 22, 9AM – 11AM

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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

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Phone:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014