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Lot 61

AMERICAN GUITAR
BY GEORGE BAUER

SERIAL NUMBER 34711, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1900
'Monogram' stamped to verso of headstock, the headstock inlaid with a mother-of-pearl star. A band of inlay around the sound hole and front edge. Paper label to interior
94cm long

Estimate $800 - $1,200

Sold for $800

Requires servicing. Unplayable condition consistent with age and use. some twisting to neck. frets and strings severely oxidized. Scratches and wear overall. multiple crack repairs to top, headstock and rear . missing two strings.


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.

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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