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  • Nickel-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 188

    Nickel-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Transitional Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 189

    Transitional Violin Bow

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nickel-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 190

    Nickel-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 191

    Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 192

    Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 193

    Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Nickel-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 194

    Nickel-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 194A

    Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • French Experimental Violin, Joseph Nicolas, Mirecourt, 1851
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 195

    French Experimental Violin, Joseph Nicolas, Mirecourt, ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • French Violin, Possibly Composite
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 195A

    French Violin, Possibly Composite

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 196

    German Violin

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • German Violin, Mittenwald
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 196A

    German Violin, Mittenwald

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 197

    German Violin

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American Violin, Kurt Brychta, Buffalo, 1931
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 198

    American Violin, Kurt Brychta, Buffalo, 1931

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American Violin, Charles Emery Farley, Boston, 1921
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 199

    American Violin, Charles Emery Farley, Boston, 1921

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

    German Violin

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American Violin, George Lindsey, Los Angeles, 1924
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 201

    American Violin, George Lindsey, Los Angeles, 1924

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 202

    German Violin

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • German Violin, E.H. Roth Workshop, Markneukirchen, 1927
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 203

    German Violin, E.H. Roth Workshop, Markneukirchen, 1927...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • French Violin
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 203A

    French Violin

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Austrian Violin, Jacob Petz, Vils, c. 1814
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 204

    Austrian Violin, Jacob Petz, Vils, c. 1814

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 205

    German Violin

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • American Violin, H.A. Records, Brockton, 1915
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 206

    American Violin, H.A. Records, Brockton, 1915

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • American Violin, Daniel L. Wood, Cohasset, 1893
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 207

    American Violin, Daniel L. Wood, Cohasset, 1893

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Austrian Violin, Heinrich Skala, Vienna, 1889
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 208

    Austrian Violin, Heinrich Skala, Vienna, 1889

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • German Violin, Karl Herrmann, Markneukirchen
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 209

    German Violin, Karl Herrmann, Markneukirchen

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Violin
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 210

    Violin

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • German Violin for John Friedrich & Bro.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 211

    German Violin for John Friedrich & Bro.

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • German Violin, Füssen, 18th Century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 212

    German Violin, Füssen, 18th Century

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • French Violin
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 213

    French Violin

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • English Violin
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 214

    English Violin

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 215

    German Violin

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • American Violin, Howard Sands, Eagle Point, 1983
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 216

    American Violin, Howard Sands, Eagle Point, 1983

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Violin, Victor Gardener, Eagle Point, 1987
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 217

    American Violin, Victor Gardener, Eagle Point, 1987

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 218

    German Violin

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 219

    German Violin

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • French Violin
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 220

    French Violin

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Violin
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 221

    American Violin

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 222

    German Violin

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Violin, Leland Ridinger, Hebron, 1984
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 223

    American Violin, Leland Ridinger, Hebron, 1984

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin, Albin L. Paulus Jr., Markneukirchen
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 224

    German Violin, Albin L. Paulus Jr., Markneukirchen

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Violin, William B. Knox, Utica, 1903
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 225

    American Violin, William B. Knox, Utica, 1903

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Violin
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 225A

    Violin

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 226

    German Violin

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Violin
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 226A

    Violin

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ten Pernambuco Bow Blanks
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 227

    Ten Pernambuco Bow Blanks

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ten Pernambuco Bow Blanks
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 228

    Ten Pernambuco Bow Blanks

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ten Pernambuco Bow Blanks
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 229

    Ten Pernambuco Bow Blanks

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Fine Musical Instruments by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times November 22, 12PM – 7PM November 23, 10:30AM – 5PM November 24, 9AM – 10:30AM Our fall auction, offering over 300 lots, runs the gamut of fretted, wind, and bowed musical instruments — from classic American guitars and British amplifiers to rare flutes, saxophones, and bagpipes, to fine violins, violas, violoncellos, and their bows. One highlight is an early viola by Jerome Bonaparte Squier, dated May 1886 and marked No. 2. Although the American violin has witnessed a renaissance in recent years, the American viola remains relatively scarce, making this lot a little-known example of this important Boston maker’s craft. Contact Us 508.970.3135 music@skinnerinc.com Read more
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