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Lot 32

AMERICAN SUPER 400 SUNBURST ACOUSTIC GUITAR
BY GIBSON

MODEL S-400, SERIAL NUMBER A1798, KALAMAZOO, CIRCA 1948
The Gibson logo inlaid with mother-of-pearl to headstock, the pierced metal tailpiece engraved 'Super 400', Kluson tuning keys, mounted with a brown pearl effect pick guard, and paper label to interior. Housed in leather hard case. Contains Brazilian rosewood .
114cm long

Estimate $3,000 - $4,000

Sold for $10,000

Surface scratches and wear overall consistent with age and use. crazing to varnish (particularly to back). Leather case worn (not original). Good playable condition


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.


Please note that all lots marked with the symbol * are subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items outside of Australia. Information about these regulations may be found at www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/trade-use/cites/index.html or may be requested from:


The Director
International Wildlife Trade
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601

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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