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  • Alto Saxophone, Selmer Mark VI, Paris, 1960
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 1

    Alto Saxophone, Selmer Mark VI, Paris, 1960

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • Alto Saxophone, Selmer Mark VI, Paris, 1960
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 2

    Alto Saxophone, Selmer Mark VI, Paris, 1960

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • Tenor Saxophone, Selmer Mark VI, Paris, 1960
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $3,200
    Lot 3

    Tenor Saxophone, Selmer Mark VI, Paris, 1960

    Est.
    $2,800 - $3,200
  • Tenor Saxophone, Selmer Mark VI, Paris, 1961
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 4

    Tenor Saxophone, Selmer Mark VI, Paris, 1961

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Tenor Saxophone, Selmer Mark VI, Paris, 1960
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,800
    Lot 5

    Tenor Saxophone, Selmer Mark VI, Paris, 1960

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,800
  • Baritone Saxophone, Selmer Mark VI, Paris, 1961
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 6

    Baritone Saxophone, Selmer Mark VI, Paris, 1961

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Kruspe French Horn
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 7

    Kruspe French Horn

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • H.N. White King Double Bell Euphonium, c. 1930
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 8

    H.N. White King Double Bell Euphonium, c. 1930

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Püchner Bassoon, c. 1945
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 9

    Püchner Bassoon, c. 1945

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Moeck Bass Cornamuse, 1973
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 10

    Moeck Bass Cornamuse, 1973

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Folk Art Bass Banjo
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 11

    Folk Art Bass Banjo

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Tonebuilt Tenor Banjo, c. 1922
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 12

    Tonebuilt Tenor Banjo, c. 1922

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Douglas & Co. Zither Banjo, c. 1900
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 13

    Douglas & Co. Zither Banjo, c. 1900

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Gibson L-48 Acoustic Archtop Guitar, c. 1951
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 14

    Gibson L-48 Acoustic Archtop Guitar, c. 1951

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Spanish Classical Guitar, Conde Hermanos, Madrid, 1960
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 15

    Spanish Classical Guitar, Conde Hermanos, Madrid, 1960

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • E.F. Elliott Electric Mandolin, c. 1999
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 16

    E.F. Elliott Electric Mandolin, c. 1999

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Jarana Jarocha, c. 1875
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 17

    Jarana Jarocha, c. 1875

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • 12-string Guitar, c. 1900
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 18

    12-string Guitar, c. 1900

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Romantic Parlor Guitar, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 19

    Romantic Parlor Guitar, 19th Century

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Edward Light Harp Lute, c. 1830
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 20

    Edward Light Harp Lute, c. 1830

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Edward Light Dital Harp, c. 1830
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 21

    Edward Light Dital Harp, c. 1830

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Edward Light Harp Lute, c. 1830
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 22

    Edward Light Harp Lute, c. 1830

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French 12-string Lyre Cittern, c. 1778
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 23

    French 12-string Lyre Cittern, c. 1778

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Bowed Zither, c. 1880
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 24

    German Bowed Zither, c. 1880

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Diddley Bow Fiddle
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 25

    Diddley Bow Fiddle

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Fender Victor Bailey Signature Jazz Bass Electric Bass Guitar, 2001
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 26

    Fender Victor Bailey Signature Jazz Bass Electric Bass ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Ibanez RB999 Roadstar II Fretless Electric Bass Guitar, 1983
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 27

    Ibanez RB999 Roadstar II Fretless Electric Bass Guitar,...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Fender Victor Bailey Signature Acoustic Bass Guitar, 2004
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 28

    Fender Victor Bailey Signature Acoustic Bass Guitar, 20...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass Fretless Electric Bass Guitar, 1998
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 29

    Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass Fretless Electric Bass...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Boss BCB-60 Pedal Board with Six Effects and Tuner
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 30

    Boss BCB-60 Pedal Board with Six Effects and Tuner

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Group of Madonna Memorabilia
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 31

    Group of Madonna Memorabilia

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Pair of Fender Barstools
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 32

    Pair of Fender Barstools

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Fodera NYC Deluxe Electric Bass Guitar, 2011
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 33

    Fodera NYC Deluxe Electric Bass Guitar, 2011

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Pensa-Suhr J4 Electric Bass Guitar, 1986
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 34

    Pensa-Suhr J4 Electric Bass Guitar, 1986

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Spanish Flamenco Guitar, Arcángel Fernández, Madrid, 1961
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 35

    Spanish Flamenco Guitar, Arcángel Fernández, Madrid, 19...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Gibson Nick Lucas Special Acoustic Guitar, 1936
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 36

    Gibson Nick Lucas Special Acoustic Guitar, 1936

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Italian Violoncello, c. 1820
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 37

    Italian Violoncello, c. 1820

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Violoncello, c. 1900
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 38

    Violoncello, c. 1900

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • German Violoncello
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 39

    German Violoncello

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • German Violoncello
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 40

    German Violoncello

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • German Violoncello
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 41

    German Violoncello

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • German Violoncello, Fritz Mueller, Leipzig
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 42

    German Violoncello, Fritz Mueller, Leipzig

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Czech Violoncello
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 43

    Czech Violoncello

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violoncello
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 44

    German Violoncello

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Violoncello Bow, Fonclause School
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 45

    French Violoncello Bow, Fonclause School

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Silver-mounted Violoncello Bow, N. David Crowder
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 46

    Silver-mounted Violoncello Bow, N. David Crowder

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Silver-mounted Violoncello Bow
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 47

    Silver-mounted Violoncello Bow

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nickel-mounted Violoncello Bow
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 48

    Nickel-mounted Violoncello Bow

    Est.
    $200 - $300

Auction Description

Fine Musical Instruments by Bonhams Skinner

A fine Italian violin by Carlo Ferdinando Landolfi leads the May Fine Musical Instruments auction, which includes 328 lots of fretted, wind, and bowed instruments and related books, along with several bass guitars from the estate of legendary bassist and Berklee College of Music professor, Victor Bailey.

Preview Times
May 12, 12PM – 7PM
May 13, 10:30AM – 5PM
May 14, 9AM – 10:30AM

Contact Us
508-970-3135
music@skinnerinc.com

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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

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

Shipping Info

Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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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