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  • Violin, 20th Century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 94

    Violin, 20th Century

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • German Violin, Heinrich Th. Heberlein, Jr., Markneukirchen, 1920
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 95

    German Violin, Heinrich Th. Heberlein, Jr., Markneukirc...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • German Violin, c. 1920
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 96

    German Violin, c. 1920

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin, Markneukirchen, c. 1770
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 97

    German Violin, Markneukirchen, c. 1770

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • German Violin, Johann Gottlob Ficker, c. 1780
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 98

    German Violin, Johann Gottlob Ficker, c. 1780

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Austrian Violin, Viennese School, c. 1780
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 99

    Austrian Violin, Viennese School, c. 1780

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • The Red Violin
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 100

    The Red Violin

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Three Mute (or Practice) Violins
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 101

    Three Mute (or Practice) Violins

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • Three Mute (or Practice) Violins
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 102

    Three Mute (or Practice) Violins

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • French Violin
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 103

    French Violin

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Violin, Jerome Thibouville-Lamy, Mirecourt, c. 1900
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 104

    French Violin, Jerome Thibouville-Lamy, Mirecourt, c. 1...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Canadian Viola, Edouard Bartlett, 2004
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 105

    Canadian Viola, Edouard Bartlett, 2004

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Viola
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 106

    Viola

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Violin, Early 19th Century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 107

    Violin, Early 19th Century

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • English Violin, Ernest S. Nunn, Essex, 1958
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 108

    English Violin, Ernest S. Nunn, Essex, 1958

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Violin
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 109

    Violin

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • American Violin, Charles F. Albert, Philadelphia, c. 1900
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 110

    American Violin, Charles F. Albert, Philadelphia, c. 19...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Violin, c. 1920, labeled W. R. FORD CO., Inc. / 150 West 57th Street / New York, length of back 357 mm, with case and silver-mounted bo
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 110A

    Violin, c. 1920, labeled W. R. FORD CO., Inc. / 150 Wes...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Violin, c. 1850
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 111

    Violin, c. 1850

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Violin, British School, c. 1810
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 112

    Violin, British School, c. 1810

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Violin
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 113

    Violin

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 114

    German Violin

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Violin
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 115

    Violin

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Czech Three-quarter Size Violin
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 116

    Czech Three-quarter Size Violin

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 117

    German Violin

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Canadian Violin, E.W. Shrubsole, Sault Ste. Marie, 1965
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 118

    Canadian Violin, E.W. Shrubsole, Sault Ste. Marie, 1965...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Viola and Three Violins
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 119

    Viola and Three Violins

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • German Violin, Mathias Hornsteiner, c. 1800
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 120

    German Violin, Mathias Hornsteiner, c. 1800

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Violin
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 121

    Violin

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Violin
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 122

    Violin

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • German Violin, Late 19th Century
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 123

    German Violin, Late 19th Century

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Czech Violin
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 124

    Czech Violin

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin, Markneukirchen, c. 1920
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 125

    German Violin, Markneukirchen, c. 1920

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • German Violin, c. 1920
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 126

    German Violin, c. 1920

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Violin, Prague School, Ferdinand August Homolka, c. 1875
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 127

    Violin, Prague School, Ferdinand August Homolka, c. 187...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • German Violin, Klingenthal School, c. 1820
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 128

    German Violin, Klingenthal School, c. 1820

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • German Violin, c. 1935
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 129

    German Violin, c. 1935

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • German Violin, Markneukirchen, 1920
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 130

    German Violin, Markneukirchen, 1920

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • American Viola, John Friedrich, New York, 1932
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 131

    American Viola, John Friedrich, New York, 1932

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Viola, c. 1880
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 132

    Viola, c. 1880

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Violin, Prague School, Ascribed to Joannes Udalricus Eberle, Prague, c. 1760
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 133

    Violin, Prague School, Ascribed to Joannes Udalricus Eb...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • German Violin, Kloz Family, Mittenwald
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 134

    German Violin, Kloz Family, Mittenwald

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Austrian Violin, 1918
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 135

    Austrian Violin, 1918

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 136

    German Violin

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin, Markneukirchen, 1923
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 137

    German Violin, Markneukirchen, 1923

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • French Violin, c. 1870
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 138

    French Violin, c. 1870

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • American Violin
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 139

    American Violin

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • French Violin
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 140

    French Violin

    Est.
    $400 - $600

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

Contact Us
508-970-3135
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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

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Phone:+1 6173505400

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