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  • French Violin, Mirecourt, branded internally AUDINOT., length of back 369 mm.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 97

    French Violin, Mirecourt, branded internally AUDINOT., ...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • French Violin, branded internally A LA VILLE DE CREMONE/N. FLORENTIN., also branded NF at back button, length of back 361 mm.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 98

    French Violin, branded internally A LA VILLE DE CREMONE...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • French Violin, labeled Jean Baptiste Vuillaume a Paris/3. rue Demours-Ternes, length of back 359 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 99

    French Violin, labeled Jean Baptiste Vuillaume a Paris/...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Violin, for The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., 1905, no. 1142, labeled Emanuele Bausch/Copy of Straduarius/1905, length of back 362 m
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 100

    Violin, for The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., 1905, no. 1142, ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Violin, Mirecourt, c. 1910, labeled A LA VILLE DE CREMONE./NICOLAS DUCHENE, A PARIS., length of back 367 mm, with case
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 101

    French Violin, Mirecourt, c. 1910, labeled A LA VILLE D...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American Violin, John Albert Workshop, Philadelphia, c. 1890, branded internally J. ALBERT/MANUFACTURER/OF/AMERICAN * VIOLINS
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 102

    American Violin, John Albert Workshop, Philadelphia, c....

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Violin, c. 1900, labeled Nicolaus Amatus fecit/in Cremona 1654, length of back 362 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 103

    Violin, c. 1900, labeled Nicolaus Amatus fecit/in Cremo...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Violin, Jerome Thibouville-Lamy, labeled VIRTUOSE/J.T.L., also labeled 7, length of back 359 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 104

    French Violin, Jerome Thibouville-Lamy, labeled VIRTUOS...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin, labeled Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis/Faciebat Anno 1735, also labeled Made In Germany, length of back 359
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 105

    German Violin, labeled Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensi...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Violin, Jerome Thibouville-Lamy, labeled Copie de/Nicolaus Amatius Cremoniea Hieroni-/-mi Filius Antoni Nepos fecit 16
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 106

    French Violin, Jerome Thibouville-Lamy, labeled Copie d...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Violin, Ascribed to Jacob Horil, labeled Jacobus Horil musicus instru-/mentalis fecit Romae Anno 1755, length of back 358 mm,
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,600
    Lot 107

    Violin, Ascribed to Jacob Horil, labeled Jacobus Horil ...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,600
  • American Violin, Robert S. Beacham, Farmington, 1993, no. 96, bearing the maker's label, also labeled JAJ, length of back 354
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 108

    American Violin, Robert S. Beacham, Farmington, 1993, n...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • German Violin, Mittenwald, labeled Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis/Faciebat Anno 1690, length of back 350 mm.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 109

    German Violin, Mittenwald, labeled Antonius Stradiuariu...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Violin, unlabeled, length of back 360 mm.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 110

    French Violin, unlabeled, length of back 360 mm.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Violin, Jenny Bailly, Paris, 1919, bearing the maker's label, length of back 359 mm.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 111

    French Violin, Jenny Bailly, Paris, 1919, bearing the m...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Violin, Jerome Thibouville-Lamy, unlabeled, length of back 358 mm.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 112

    French Violin, Jerome Thibouville-Lamy, unlabeled, leng...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin, Albin L. Paulus, Jr., Markneukirchen, bearing the maker's label, length of back 358 mm.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 113

    German Violin, Albin L. Paulus, Jr., Markneukirchen, be...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Violin, labeled COUESNON, LUTHIER, PARIS, length of back 358 mm.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 114

    French Violin, labeled COUESNON, LUTHIER, PARIS, length...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin, unlabeled, length of back 362 mm.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 115

    German Violin, unlabeled, length of back 362 mm.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Violin, labeled Kempa Franciszek/Lubin - Leg. Anno 1956., length of back 360 mm.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 116

    Violin, labeled Kempa Franciszek/Lubin - Leg. Anno 1956...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Czech Violin, labeled John Juzek/Violinmaker in Prague, length of back 360 mm.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 117

    Czech Violin, labeled John Juzek/Violinmaker in Prague,...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin, labeled Joh. Bapt. Schweitzer/Appam. (Germany)., length of back 360 mm.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 118

    German Violin, labeled Joh. Bapt. Schweitzer/Appam. (Ge...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Violin, branded internally H. Derazey, length of back 358 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 119

    Violin, branded internally H. Derazey, length of back 3...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Violin, labeled GEORGIVS ULLMANNIVS/fecit Opus 203 Anno 1917, length of back 359 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 120

    Violin, labeled GEORGIVS ULLMANNIVS/fecit Opus 203 Anno...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin, labeled Carlo Micelli/Anno 1926, branded internally LOREMA, length of back 358 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 121

    German Violin, labeled Carlo Micelli/Anno 1926, branded...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • French Violin, Marc Laberte Workshop, labeled FOURNIER, length of back 360 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 122

    French Violin, Marc Laberte Workshop, labeled FOURNIER,...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Violin, Edward Kinney, Springfield, 1913, bearing the maker's label, length of back 356 mm.
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $1,800
    Lot 123

    American Violin, Edward Kinney, Springfield, 1913, bear...

    Est.
    $1,400 - $1,800
  • American Violin, Victor Carroll Squier, Battle Creek, 1918, no. 650, bearing the maker's label, length of back 356 mm, with c
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 124

    American Violin, Victor Carroll Squier, Battle Creek, 1...

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Violin, labeled Giovanni Fichera/fece in Napoli 1939, length of back 357 mm.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 125

    Violin, labeled Giovanni Fichera/fece in Napoli 1939, l...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Violin, W. Wilkanowski, unlabeled, length of back 361 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 126

    American Violin, W. Wilkanowski, unlabeled, length of b...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin, bearing two labels: Special Model/Hironimus Amati., and Carlo Alberi/Violin Maker/B. & J. New-York/Sole Import
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 127

    German Violin, bearing two labels: Special Model/Hironi...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Violin, British School, unlabeled, length of back 360 mm.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 128

    Violin, British School, unlabeled, length of back 360 m...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • English Violin, labeled Arthur Betts, No. 2 North Piazza,/Royal Exchange, London 1837, length of back 357 mm.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 129

    English Violin, labeled Arthur Betts, No. 2 North Piazz...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin, labeled RAFFAELE ED ANTONIO GAGLIANO, Quodam Giovanni Napoli 1851.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 130

    German Violin, labeled RAFFAELE ED ANTONIO GAGLIANO, Qu...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin, Karl Herrmann, Markneukirchen, c. 1920, branded internally Reproduzzione/Gagliano/Fecit/Andreas Morelli, label
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 131

    German Violin, Karl Herrmann, Markneukirchen, c. 1920, ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Violin, labeled Josephus Ferdinandus Leidolff/fecit Viennae, length of back 355 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 132

    Violin, labeled Josephus Ferdinandus Leidolff/fecit Vie...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin, labeled Georg Carl Kretzschmann/Violin-macher in Neukirchen 17__, length of back 355 mm, with W.E. Hill & Sons
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 133

    German Violin, labeled Georg Carl Kretzschmann/Violin-m...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • French Violin, labeled LUTHERIE ARTISTIQUE/Louis HECQUIN, length of back 354 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 134

    French Violin, labeled LUTHERIE ARTISTIQUE/Louis HECQUI...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Violin, Frederic G. Vallance, Detroit, c. 1920, stamped internally F. Vallance, branded at lower back F.G.VALLANCE,
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 135

    American Violin, Frederic G. Vallance, Detroit, c. 1920...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Violin, unlabeled, length of back 351 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 136

    American Violin, unlabeled, length of back 351 mm, with...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin, labeled Joannes Jais me fecit/Bulsani in Tyroli 1769, length of back 359 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 137

    German Violin, labeled Joannes Jais me fecit/Bulsani in...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Czech Violin, Juzek Workshop, labeled Joseph Guarnerius fecit/Cremonae anno 1763, length of back 358 mm.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 138

    Czech Violin, Juzek Workshop, labeled Joseph Guarnerius...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • German Violin, Heinrich Th. Heberlein, Jr., Markneukirchen, 1924, bearing the maker's label and internal brands, length of ba
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 139

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

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • French Violin, c. 1900, labeled Charotte-Millot/Eleve d'Aldric/Luthier a Paris - Anno 1903, length of back 359 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 140

    French Violin, c. 1900, labeled Charotte-Millot/Eleve d...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Violin, labeled Geo. Heinl & Co. Limited/Hand Made & Varnished According to/the Specifications of Frank R. Heinl 2003, length
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 141

    Violin, labeled Geo. Heinl & Co. Limited/Hand Made & Va...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • German Violin, Eduard Reichert, Dresden, 1911, bearing the maker's label, length of back 360 mm.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 142

    German Violin, Eduard Reichert, Dresden, 1911, bearing ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • German Violin, labeled Caspar da Salo in Brescia/1567, length of back 358 mm, with case.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 143

    German Violin, labeled Caspar da Salo in Brescia/1567, ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • English Violin, labeled F. COOKE,/TONBRIDGE., length of back 356 mm.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 144

    English Violin, labeled F. COOKE,/TONBRIDGE., length of...

    Est.
    $600 - $800

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.

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

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$30,000 $2,500
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$500,000 $50,000
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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