Lot 158
BY CLAUDE AUBERT
TROYES, CIRCA 1770
Ten strings, 'AUBERT A TROYES' marked to the interior and verso of the body, rings of ebony inlay to the sound hole and edges of the body, the bridge terminating in delicately cut scrolling vines
91cm long
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
Requires servicing. Unplayable condition consistent with age and use. Cat gut frets, missing strings. Partially repaired. several cracks to soundboard. Crack to headstock. Delamination to trim.
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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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