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  • Modern German Violin, Workshop of Max Schuster, Markneukirchen, c. 1920s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 241

    Modern German Violin, Workshop of Max Schuster, Markneu...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Maggini Model Violin
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 242

    Maggini Model Violin

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Eastern European Violin
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 243

    Eastern European Violin

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin, E. Martin, Sachsen
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 244

    German Violin, E. Martin, Sachsen

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Modern French Violin, Attributed to V. Postiglione
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 245

    Modern French Violin, Attributed to V. Postiglione

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 246

    German Violin

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Modern American Violin, Gemunder Art Violin, New York, 1922
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 247

    Modern American Violin, Gemunder Art Violin, New York, ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 248

    German Violin

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin, c. 1900-10
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 249

    German Violin, c. 1900-10

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Czech Violin, John Juzek, Prague, 1920,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 250

    Czech Violin, John Juzek, Prague, 1920,

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 251

    German Violin

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 252

    German Violin

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Violin, Hopf
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 253

    German Violin, Hopf

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Modern American Violin, H.O. Brower, 1907
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 254

    Modern American Violin, H.O. Brower, 1907

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Modern American Violin, Edmond G. Therrien, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1918
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 255

    Modern American Violin, Edmond G. Therrien, New Bedford...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • German Violin, Maggini Model
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 256

    German Violin, Maggini Model

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • German 3/4-size Child's Violin
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 257

    German 3/4-size Child's Violin

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Modern German Violin, E.R. Pfretzschner, Mittenwald, 1974
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 258

    Modern German Violin, E.R. Pfretzschner, Mittenwald, 19...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • German Violin
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 259

    German Violin

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    $200 - $400
  • German 3/4-size Child's Violin, John Juzek
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 260

    German 3/4-size Child's Violin, John Juzek

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Modern German Violin, E.R. Pfretzschner, Markneukirchen, 1952
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 261

    Modern German Violin, E.R. Pfretzschner, Markneukirchen...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Modern German Violin, Lowendall Copy
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 262

    Modern German Violin, Lowendall Copy

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Modern German Viola, W.K. Fuchs, Eltersdorf-Erlangen
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 263

    Modern German Viola, W.K. Fuchs, Eltersdorf-Erlangen

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • French 1/4-size Child's Violin, JTL
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 264

    French 1/4-size Child's Violin, JTL

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • German 3/4-size Child's Violin
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 265

    German 3/4-size Child's Violin

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Child's 3/4-size Violin
    Estimate
    $75 - $125
    Lot 266

    Child's 3/4-size Violin

    Est.
    $75 - $125
  • Seven Bows and Three Frogs
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 267

    Seven Bows and Three Frogs

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • German Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 268

    German Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Two Silver-mounted Cello Bows
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 269

    Two Silver-mounted Cello Bows

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • German Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 270

    German Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Three German Violin Bows
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 271

    Three German Violin Bows

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 272

    German Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 273

    German Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Three German Cello Bows
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 274

    Three German Cello Bows

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 275

    German Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 276

    Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • German Silver-mounted Violin Bow, Pfretzschner
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 277

    German Silver-mounted Violin Bow, Pfretzschner

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow, Lyon & Healy
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 278

    American Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow, Lyon & Healy...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 279

    Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 280

    Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two German Nickel-mounted Violin Bows
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 281

    Two German Nickel-mounted Violin Bows

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 282

    German Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • German Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 283

    German Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • German Pernambuco Violin Bow Stick
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 284

    German Pernambuco Violin Bow Stick

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 285

    Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 286

    Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 287

    German Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow, John Friedrich and Bro., New York
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 288

    Nickel Silver-mounted Violin Bow, John Friedrich and Br...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Fine Musical Instruments  by Bonhams Skinner
A fine Italian violin by Gaetano Sgarabotto leads the April Fine Musical Instruments auction, which includes 400 lots of violins, violas, cellos, and bows along with a unique group of ukuleles.
 
Preview Times
April 24, 12PM – 7PM
April 25, 10:30AM – 5PM
April 26, 9AM – 10AM
 
Contact Us
508-970-3135
music@skinnerinc.com
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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

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

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