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Lot 122

ENGLISH CITTERN
BY MICHAEL RAUCHE

LONDON, CIRCA 1760
Signed verso to the upper back, the headstock crested with an inlaid star motif, the decorative fretwork sound hole also inlaid with a star motif, repairer labels to interior
76cm long

Estimate $900 - $1,200

Sold for $2,000

repaired top cracks on soundboard, nut dislodged. significant crack to rear and sides. fingerboard lifting. String missing and frets corroded. Unplayable condition consistent with age and use.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.


Professionally restored by Ian Watchorn, Melbourne

The John Hurlston Collection, Part I

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8313
6:30pm - 7 October 2019
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Viewing
Wednesday 2 October, 9am-8pm
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 October, 10am-4pm

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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