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Lot 200
White porcelain figure beautifully decorated with Swarovski rhinestones and gilt accents, playing his musical instrument. RG & Capodimonte impressed marks. This item has its original box: 14"L x 9.5"W x 8"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 3.5"L x 4.25"W x 9.25"HManufacturer: RG Oggetti PorcelainCountry of Origin: ItalyCondition: Age related wear. One instrument string is broken.
Lot 262
LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'FIGURAL' GU-FORM VASE QING DYNASTY OR LATER 清或以後 青花人物故事紋花觚of waisted beaker form, painted with a seated foreigner blowing a horn and a lady with boy playing a string musical instrument, between them a lady with high headgear admiring the music 38.8cm high Please note this lot will be offered with no reserve. 本拍品不設底價
Lot 22
Small figure of a boy playing a string instrument. Exclusive edition 1994/1995 M.I Hummel Club. This item has its original box measuring 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 5.75"H. Certificate of Authenticity included. Goebel Hummel backstamp. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 2.24"L x 1.75"W x 4.25"HManufacturer: Goebel HummelCountry of Origin: GermanyCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 241
Part of the Crystal Melodies collection. A clear crystal string instrument. Includes a rhodium metal stand. Swarovski swan marked. This item has its original box: 3.25"W x 6"H. Stand: 1.5"L x 0.75"W x 1.5"H. Artist: Martin ZendronIssued: 1992 - 1997Dimensions: 1.25"L x 0.75"W x 3.25"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 3328
GRECEANU, Olga(1890 Nămăești - 1978 Bukarest) Jungenbildnis mit MandolineÖl/Leinwand. Unsigniert.81 x 65 cm. Gerahmt : 92 x 76 cm (Goldstuckrahmen). Porträt eines kleinen Jungen beim Spielen des Saiteninstruments. Rumänische Künstlerin, studierte in Lüttich, später in Paris an der Baudouin Akademie.Aufrufzeit 26. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 13:15 Uhr (CET) GRECEANU, Olga(1890 Nămăești - 1978 Bucharest) Portrait of a boy with mandolinOil/canvas. Unsigned.81 x 65 cm. Framed : 92 x 76 cm (gold stucco frame).Portrait of a small boy playing a string instrument. Romanian artist, studied in Liège, later in Paris at the Baudouin Academy.Call time 26 | Oct. 2024 | probably 13:15 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 4
Rory Gallagher: A Bjarton Acoustic Guitar,Early 1960s, Indistinct serial no. 8 164 stamped to top of headstock, labelled inside Tillverkare Bjarton Musikinstrumentfabrik Bjarnum - Sweden, natural finish, spruce top, mahogany sides and back, mahogany laminate inside, fingerboard with dot markers, solid headstock with logo and three-a-side tuners, in shaped, plush-lined Yamaha hardshell case (damaged), with transit labels/stickers,guitar 35 1/2in (90cm) longFootnotes:'I've got an old Bjarton guitar and it's beautiful.'- Rory GallagherRory bought this acoustic guitar in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1967 and used it for recording the song 'Hail' for Taste's debut album in 1969. He said, 'I've got an old Bjarton guitar and it's beautiful. It's a very small guitar like the small Martins. Blind Blake used to use one - it's like a ragtime guitar. The neck joins the body at the 12th fret. I got that in a pawn shop in Denmark in about '67 for about £4. I've been playing that a lot lately, and that's got the light strings - being a small-scale guitar, the light strings don't buzz or anything - it's just right. I used it on the first Taste album and I used to use it on stage. In fact, I was thinking of pulling it out one night and sticking an Ibanez or something on it.' - Rory Gallagher, International Musician, 1977.Literature'Gallagher', International Musician Magazine, April 1977. www.roryon.com/collection.html.Bjärton:Bjärton Musical Instrument Factory was founded in 1946, in Bjärnum, Sweden. Originally the company specialised in double basses, but soon began producing guitars from 1952, until their closure in 1990. In their guitar design, the company focused on producing classical and steel-string acoustic guitars. These instruments are renowned for their high-quality construction, using premium European tonewoods that contribute to their rich sound. Though the company eventually ceased production, Bjärton guitars remain prized by collectors and musicians who appreciate their vintage charm and the legacy of traditional Swedish luthiery.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 51
Rory Gallagher: A Vox Mark XII Special 12-String Electric Guitar,1967,Serial no. 76414 stamped to neckplate, made in England, teardrop-shaped body with black finish, three pickups with four controls, three-way pickup selector and six push-button controls, tremolo tailpiece, battery backplate, circular padding to back, unbound neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, dot markers, headstock with decal and original Vox six-a-side tuners, in Fender tweed gig bag with lead,CITES 24GBA10E11PBV,guitar 41 1/2in (105cm) longFootnotes:'I've got this old Vox 12-string from the days of Beatlemania...'- Rory GallagherRory would have acquired this distinctive guitar as he was a big Brian Jones fan. Brian was the first person Rory ever saw playing slide guitar and that made a serious impression on him.Speaking about this guitar, Rory was quoted in Music Maker magazine, June 1978 issue: 'I have another very singular one. It is a Vox Phantom (sic), Brian Jones used to use one a while ago. The body is shaped like an egg. The one I have has 12 strings and has supplies like mid-range adaptors, fuzz and repeat built-in. The only difficult part is the placement of the push button switches. They are placed on the rhythm plate and therefore they are very much in the way during playing. I would like to change that because otherwise, it is a very good instrument. Guitars with 12 strings are very suitable for rhythm guitar work.''I've got this old Vox 12-string from the days of Beatlemania, which I've had for a couple of months. It's got an out-of-phase switch, you pull this up and it turns on this whole section. This I've turned into a tone control instead of a repeat tremolo thing, which isn't quite effective. The fuzz is quite good, but fuzz on a 12-string is unnecessary. Treble, you need, bass you need, top boost you might need. The mid boost is very good, flick this on and you get three positions which I haven't seen on any guitar yet, but if you had this on a Stratocaster...the only thing is, with a battery inside it and a surge of power, you're a little bit up and down on batteries. But I'll use this for recording, I've used it on stage once or twice.' - Rory Gallagher, Guitar magazine, 1978.Literature 'Rory Gallagher', Music Maker magazine, June 1978 issue, translated by Iris Rasenberg, www.roryon.com/mm678-315.htmlJohn Dalton,'I try to keep the balance between madness and technique', Guitar magazine, September 1978, www.roryon.com/balance384.htmlVox Mark XII:The Vox Mark XII guitar, famously known as the 'Teardrop' guitar, gained prominence in the 1960s, particularly through its association with British rock music. The guitar was a radical departure from traditional guitar designs, created by a company who were better known for amps. The unique shape of the guitar made it lightweight and comfortable to play. It was popularised by Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, who helped cement its place in rock history. Known for its jangly, bright tone and stylish look, the Mark XII became a symbol of the British Invasion era. Today, it remains a beloved collectable, celebrated for its role in shaping the sound and image of 1960s rock music.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 241
Hand Carved String Instrument Assortment (5) items including (2) Hummingbird carved dulcimers signed on the inside 'Warren May', a heart carved dulcimer having 'Red Bird Mission' tag as well as a lap harp / zither and a bowed Psaltary, both stamped 'Jerry E. Farnsworth' Property from: a Private Collector, Muncie, Indiana Height: 2 1/2 inches, Width: 35 inches, Depth: 5 3/4 inches (largest) Condition: overall light wear consistent with normal use, minor nicks scuffs and finish wear Category: Cameras & Instruments > Instruments Estimated Sale Time: 1:25 pm (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2
Lot 268
Part of the Crystal Melodies collection. A clear string musical instrument with a rhodium metal bow and stand. Swarovski swan marked. This item has its original box: 3.25"W x 6.25"H. Stand and bow approximately measures: 3.25"L x 1.5"W x 1.25"H. Artist: Gabriele StameyIssued: 1996 - 2004Dimensions: 1.25"L x 0.75"W x 4.25"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 185
Glossy figure looking forlorn dressed in his attire colored in tan, gray and white. His string instrument is sitting next to him. Lladro backstamp. Artist: Fulgencio GarciaIssued: 1969 -1993Dimensions: 10"L x 5"W x 14.5"HManufacturer: LladroCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 73
Banjo 5 String no label, 8" head, 22 frets, 12 tuning lugs, fixed resonator, cased; Banjo 5 string 11" head, 20 tuning lugs, fretless neck, open back design, friction tuning pegs, dowel stick stamped 'Manufactured by Lyons Healy Chicago USA, indistinctly signed inside and dated 1913; together with a banjolele style instrument 6 1/2" head, metal hoop, 4 tuning lugs and 6 friction tuners, decorative marquetry to fretless fingerboard (3)Requirers restoration to be playable, no cracks or bad damage to brass hoop/shell, friction pegs require refitting
Lot 590
Violin / Bows / Accessories, small violin ¼ size good condition with bow and in green hard case (needs attention) together with approximately fifteen violin bows of various lengths and conditions, other string instrument accessories including bridges, strings, chin rest, tail pieces and pegs plus a daylight lamp, missing a base
Lot 455
Pair of Acoustic Guitars: Moridaira and Angelica Models, Boosey & Hawkes London This lot features two beautifully crafted acoustic guitars side by side, each with distinctive characteristics and designs. Both guitars exhibit a glossy wooden finish and showcase intricate craftsmanship true to their origins. The guitar on the left, characterised by its rounded and slender body shape, is a classical guitar with a slotted headstock and nylon strings. It features an intricate rosette design around the sound hole, enhancing its elegant aesthetic. The brand label visible through the sound hole identifies this guitar as a "Moridaira" model (Model No.: 0511, Serial No.: 1010045), proudly made in Japan. The guitar on the right presents a broader, more rectangular body shape, typical of steel-string acoustic guitars. It has a solid headstock with tuning pegs and steel strings. A black pickguard adjacent to the sound hole protects the polished wooden surface from strumming wear. This guitar has a notable smudge or discoloration on its back, adding a hint of its lived history. A label inside the sound hole identifies this instrument as an "Angelica" model (Model No.: 2861, Supplied by Boosey & Hawkes London, Made in Japan). Accompanied by a brown case, likely intended for one of these guitars, this pair offers a wonderful blend of classical and contemporary acoustic styles, catering to diverse musical preferences and tastes.
Lot 457
Yamaha F310 Acoustic Guitar This Yamaha F310 acoustic guitar showcases a natural wood finish with a rich brown tone, highlighting both its aesthetic appeal and craftsmanship. The guitar's body features noticeable scratches and scuffs, indicative of its usage over time, adding a sense of character and history to the instrument. Prominent features of the guitar include a dark pickguard, designed to protect the wood from pick scratches, and a close-up of the bridge, which holds six white bridge pins. The black-coloured bridge provides a sharp contrast against the natural finish. The soundhole displays a label that confirms the following details: the guitar is a Yamaha model F310, made by YMMI Co., Ltd. in Indonesia, adhering to Yamaha Corporation's specifications. The headstock of the guitar carries the Yamaha brand name and is fitted with six tuning pegs, designed for adjusting the string tension of this standard six-string guitar. The neck frets are marked with dot inlays, aiding precise finger placement during play. Although the image does not provide specific measurements, the Yamaha F310 typically follows standard acoustic guitar dimensions, making it a versatile instrument for both beginners and advanced players aiming for quality sound and build.
Lot 451
Collection of Three Acoustic Guitars, Including Encore Models This lot features a unique assortment of three acoustic guitars of varying sizes and designs, each embodying distinctive qualities. The primary focus is on the middle guitar, which is an Encore model ENC34. This instrument is a standard-sized acoustic guitar with a natural wood finish, a black pickguard, and a traditional six-string setup, making it ideal for both beginner and intermediate players. The branding "Encore" on the headstock adds a touch of authenticity and recognition. On the left, the guitar is a yellow classical guitar equipped with nylon strings, tailored for those who prefer a softer sound. It features an elegant rosette around the soundhole and an open headstock design, which is characteristic of classical guitars. The Encore brand is visible on the inside label, ensuring its quality and reliability. The guitar on the right completes the ensemble with its smaller, travel-friendly size. This standard acoustic guitar has a light wood finish, metal strings, and a visible bridge. Like its companions, it proudly bears the Encore brand on its inside label, which guarantees its craftsmanship. Whether adding to a collection or seeking a reliable instrument for practice or performance, this selection of Encore guitars provides a versatile range of options. Each guitar showcases individual characteristics suited for varying styles and levels of musical expertise. Encore Model ENC34, Encore Model No W255, JNR Rockstar MG3011
Lot 478
Vintage Acoustic Guitar Collection Featuring Three Distinct Variants This collection features three beautifully crafted acoustic guitars, each with unique characteristics and charm. On the left, a striking red guitar stands out, though it appears to be missing one string. This instrument sports six tuning pegs and exhibits vibrant colour and contemporary style. The central guitar showcases a natural wood finish that highlights its classic and timeless appeal, complete with traditional dot markers on the fretboard for easy navigation. Lastly, the right guitar features a delightful light brown colour with subtle orange hues, maintaining a complete string configuration. Each guitar embodies the quintessential body shape of acoustic guitars, with nuanced differences in cutaways and sound hole designs, presenting a visually cohesive yet individually distinctive set perfect for collectors and musicians alike.
Lot 471
Rockburn Purple Electric Guitar with Single Coil Pickup This Rockburn electric guitar boasts a striking purple body, complemented by a wooden neck and headstock. The guitar is equipped with a single white single-coil pickup located at the bridge position. Controls include two conveniently positioned knobs, clearly marked "TONE" and "VOLUME," allowing for precise sound adjustments. The guitar features a six-string setup and a standard tremolo bridge, common in electric guitars to provide pitch variation. The neck, likely crafted from a light-coloured wood such as maple, showcases metal frets and dot inlays as position markers on the fretboard. The headstock prominently displays the Rockburn brand name and is fitted with six tuning pegs and metal machine heads. On the reverse side, a black back plate, fixed with four screws, and a metallic neck plate, also secured by four screws, are visible. Despite some surface scratches indicative of prior use, this guitar remains a vibrant instrument suitable for a variety of musical styles. Electricals are sold as untested.
Lot 3551
Musical String Instrument: Balkan GusleAlso known as a Gusla or Gusli, it is similar to a viola. Carved from wood in The Balkans of southeastern Europe, the sound box is covered with animal skin and carved with decorations. The neck surmounted by figurative eagle. It has wound strings which can be tensioned with a wooden knob. With original wood bow
Lot 282
Clear crystal string instrument with a rhodium metal stand. Swarovski backstamp. 7447 000 004. This item has its original box: 6.5"H x 3"dia. Certificate of Authenticity included. Artist: Martin ZendronIssued: 1992 - 1997Dimensions: 1.25"L x 1"W x 3.25"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 203
SEGOVIA, Andrés (1893-1987). Autograph music manuscripts comprising an important collection of transcriptions and works commissioned by Segovia for the guitar, [n.d.]. 21 manuscripts, together 60-pages, various sizes, 335 x 265mm to 225 x 175mm.SEGOVIA, Andrés (1893-1987). Autograph music manuscripts comprising an important collection of transcriptions and works commissioned by Segovia for the guitar, [n.d.]. 21 manuscripts, together 60-pages, various sizes, 335 x 265mm to 225 x 175mm. Representing Segovia's significant efforts to develop a substantial classical repertoire for the guitar and to integrate the instrument into the Western art-music tradition. A number of the pieces in the present collection have become core components of standard guitar performing repertoire, including Bach’s "Little Prelude" and Torroba’s "Sonatina". The manuscripts contain distinctive features of Segovia’s work, including characteristic Segovia fingerings, such as the E played on the 14th fret of the 4th string rather than using an open fingering in the opening of Grieg’s "Chant National", and the use of harmonics, for example in a transcription of a Beethoven minuet. They bear witness to Segovia's relationships with contemporary composers who helped him establish a body of works for the instrument, including Manuel Ponce, a major composer within the guitar canon, whose works were often dedicated to Segovia. Particularly significant in this collection is music by Federico Moreno Torroba, whose "Sonatina" is represented in unpublished versions, evidencing the collaborative process undertaken by the guitarist and composer. There are two editions of the allegretto movement, one of which differs substantially from the version which is performed today, and a manuscript containing working sketches for the third movement from the same work. Transcriptions of works by Debussy, Franck and a number by Schumann are also present, as well as a set of voice-leading exercises. Please note that only a small part of the lot is illustrated.
Lot 216
White jade carved in the shape of a musical instrument “Pipa” or “琵琶”. It has an elongated neck terminated by a ruyi-shaped pegbox. The body is rounded and slightly narrower in the center; it is adorned with scrolls of various sizes arranged around the perimeter and a central scene executed in bas-relief. The small scene shows a beautiful landscape surrounded by steep mountains, where two characters, an old man and a child, are arranged in the lower area giving a music lesson. The landscape ascends between the mountains, showing lush trees and small flowers emerging from the rocks, ending in a sky filled with curling clouds descending the back of the piece. The pipa or “琵琶” whose name comes from the actual strumming of the string, is a plucked stringed instrument, similar to the Western lute. There are records of its existence dating back to the 2nd c. B.C. Its original size (three feet five inches) alludes to the three kingdoms: Heaven, Earth and man, and the five natural elements; and its four strings represent the four seasons. Size: 28.5 x 1.2 x 10 cmWeight: 527.4 g
Lot 2678
GIBSON A vintage 1960's Gibson B-45 12 string acoustic guitar with natural finish and tortoise shell scratch plate, serial number 091019, stamped to the interior B-45-12, fitted with a L. R. Baggs pick up with a Gibson fitted guitar case. This instrument is from the estate of the late Scottish singer-songwriter Rab Noakes (1947-2022). Condition Report:Available upon request
Lot 28
RARE ACCORDOIR EN BRONZE INCRUSTÉ D'OR, D'ARGENT ET DE PIERRES DURES, SEXIANRUIPériode des Royaumes Combattants (482-221 avant J.-C.)/Dynastie des Han Occidentaux (206 avant J.C.-9 après J.C.)A RARE HARDSTONE-EMBELLISHED, GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID BRONZE ZITHER STRING ANCHOR, SEXIANRUIWarring States period/Western Han DynastyCast with a square hollow socket with rounded edges surmounted by a circular hemispherical top with facetted sides modelled with two rows of smaller and larger petals with alternating turquoise and agate inlays interspersed with small turquoise pieces radiating from a central agate cabochon, all within scroll borders finely inlaid in gold and silver sheet. 4.5cm (1 3/4in) diam.5cm (2in) high.Footnotes:戰國/西漢 銅錯金銀嵌寳瑟枘Provenance:Acquired from Susan Chen, Hong Kong, in 2000 A distinguished European private collection來源：於2000年得自香港陳淑貞（Susan Chen）歐洲顯赫私人珍藏Exquisitely cast and sumptuously inlaid with semi-precious stones, gold and silver sheet, this small object would have been one of a set of four string anchors for a plucked zither (se), an important string instrument popular during the Eastern Zhou and Han dynasties. The refined quality and use of precious materials of this string anchor suggests it was made for an equally refined zither. It is likely that instruments of such outstanding quality were made for high-ranking members of the society as demonstrated by a zither discovered in the tomb of the Marquis Yi of Zeng (dated to late 5th century BC) in Hubei. A similar bronze fitting of Western Han date, similarly decorated with gold, silver and other precious stone inlays, was excavated from tomb no. 2 at Dongdongshan, Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, and is illustrated in James Lin (ed.), The Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China, Cambridge, 2012, p.136, no.32. Compare also with a gold and silver-inlaid bronze fitting of similar shape and size but missing the hardstone inlays, sold in Christie's New York, 19-20 September 2013, lot 1503. Compare also with another example in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Art, Washington DC, accession no.S2012.9.2344.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a reduced rate of 5.5% on the hammer price and the prevailing rate on buyer's premium if the item remains in EU. TVA sur les objets importés à un taux réduit de 5.5% sur le prix d'adjudication et un taux en vigueur sur la prime d'achat dans le cas où l'objet reste dans l'Union Européenne.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 42
A ROYAL DUX PORCELAIN FIGURAL VASE, early 20th century, modelled as a young maiden holding a long necked string instrument in her left hand, standing beside a tall 'wall' vase inscribed with musical notation and encrusted with flowers, a small posy vase resting on a rocky outcrop and on a naturalistically moulded base, model number 471, pink patch mark, 15 1/4" high (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: tiny chips to petals of uppermost flower and leaves below, no restoration
Lot 98
Part of the Crystal Melodies collection this clear crystal string instrument has a rhodium metal stand. Swarovski backstamp. 7477 000 004. This item has its original box: 6.25"H x 3.25" dia. Artist: Martin ZendronIssued: 1992 - 1997Dimensions: 1.25"L x 1"W x 3.25"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 293
Glossy figure of a young Renaissance man, seated on a black wooden base, playing a 4-string instrument with a long neck. Lladro gilded on the underside of the base. Artist: Salvador DebonIssued: c. 1978-1985Dimensions: 9.5"L x 6.25"W x 12"HManufacturer: LladroCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 117
A CHINESE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING OF A MUSICIAN Late 19th/Early 20th Century, a female musician wearing traditional costume holding a guqin string instrument 58 x 43cm including frame Condition: Condition Report There are some occasional chips to the edges of the frame. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
Lot 279
Schoener (Johann) Opera Mathematica, 3 parts in 1, first edition, collation: ?6, ?4, A-Z6, Aa-Cc6, Dd-Ee8, Ff-Mm6, Nn8; a-h6, i8, including errata, colophon and final blank leaf, but lacking 2 other blanks, Roman and Greek type, title printed in red and black with two large woodcut ornaments, woodcut printer's device at end, woodcut portrait of the author on ?4v, numerous woodcuts and diagrams, 4 full-page woodcuts, including terrestrial globe, celestial globe and planisphere, complete with eleven diagrams with working volvelles (although moveable parts supplied in later (?18th century) facsimile and thread renewed), woodcut initials, generally very fine, wide-margined copy, title gutter reinforced, quire R lightly browned, few other leaves toned, small wear to lower blank margin of b3v, tiny wormhole in blank outer margin of last several leaves, contemporary blind-tooled pigskin over wooden boards, covers within two blind-stamped rolls, outer roll dated 1541 and depicting the Crucifixion, David, the Resurrection, and St. John, inner roll dated 1556 and showing Lucretia, Caritas, and Justicia, later stamp of Schola Altenburgensis printed in gold in centre of upper cover and in black on lower cover, some minor abrasion to binding, spine slightly chipped at head, corners lightly rubbed, folio (306 x 201mm.), Nuremberg, J. Montanus & U. Neuber, 1551.*** Rare and important work with a most distinguished provenance, in excellent condition and in its strictly contemporary binding. The Honeyman copy of the first edition of the collected works by Johann Schöner, mathematician, astronomer, cartographer, and scientific instrument maker from Karlstadt, in Bavaria.Schöner was a contemporary of Nicolaus Copernicus and in 1526 he became the first professor of mathematics at the University of Nuremberg. His most illustrious pupil was Georg Joachim Rheticus, who in the Narratio prima (1540) announced Copernicus' discoveries. Schöner was also active as a printer and even set up a press in his house, printing numerous previously unpublished works by Johannes Regiomontanus, as well as the first printed terrestrial globe to name the recently discovered continent of America.The Opera mathematica was published posthumously by his son Andreas and is introduced by a preface by the outstanding humanist and reformer Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560). The volume contains a representative sample of Schöner's wide and diverse interests, and a digest of some of his separately published works, most of which are extremely rare. Part 3 contains the most important section, which describes and illustrates eleven instruments, under the title Aequatorium Astronomicum, ex quo errantium stellarum motus, luminarium configurationes, & defectus colliguntur, a revised and enlarged version of the work which first appeared in 1521. The Aequatorium Astronomicum contains the earliest collection of printed equatoria-diagrams, as well as a catalogue of stars adapted by Schöner from that published by Copernicus in his De revolutionibus of 1543.The text is illustrated by an elaborate series of volvelles (movable wheel charts) used to determine planetary positions. Each part of these volvelles was printed on a separate page, such that the reader could cut them out or trace them on separate pieces of paper, and then assemble the various parts with string. These fragile 'paper instruments', which Schöner was among the first to employ, are frequently lacking or only partially present in most other copies of this work, and they are very often constructed incorrectly.Provenance: from the library of the Latin school in Altenburg, Germany (stamp on the binding 'Biblioth. Schol. Altenburgensis'); the English politician and book collector Sir Robert Leicester Harmsworth (1870-1937; his sale at Sotheby's London, 9 February 1953, lot 9605); Robert Honeyman IV (1897- 1987; see The Honeyman Collection of Scientific Books and Manuscripts. Volume vii. Printed Books S-Z and Addenda, Sotheby's New York, 19-20 May 1981, lot 2802A); Astronomy & Science Books from The Library of Martin C. Gutzwiller, lot 175.Literature: Adams S-678, 685; VD16 S-3465; Alden 551/35; BEA, pp. 1027-1028; Houzeau - Lancaster 2388; Sabin 77806
Lot 168
A poker and pen work decorated box with musical instrument motif to top, a pair of Kershaw Sportsman magnifying spectacles, an M & S map measurerer, treen and bone string box, Harris & Son of Gloucester pottery light pull or chain pull, Butterfly Brand tape dispenser, Souplex bakelite cased razor, pottery bell push and leather stud box inscribed "A stud in hand is worth two under the bed", etc.
Lot 496
A FORTY NINE PIECE ROYAL ALBERT 'OLD COUNTRY ROSES' PART DINNER SERVICE, comprising two covered tureens (one cover has two chips to rim), a meat plate, a salad bowl, salt and pepper pots, a sauce boat, a small teapot (slight hairline inside lid), a coffee pot, two different sized cream jugs, two different sized sugar bowls, a two tier cake stand, six dinner plates, six tea plates, seven bowls, eight teacups, eight saucers and a small vase, height 11cm (vase has extensive damage and repairs), together with a trinket box in the form of a string instrument, marked 'Cottage Rose' (49 + 1) (Condition Report: most pieces appear in good condition, specific obvious damage as stated, most are marked as second quality, coffee pot has no backstamp, signs of light use, would benefit from a clean)
Lot 260
(From Penicuik House, Midlothian, Scotland, lots 252-262) EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE GUGLET VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY 清 外銷粉彩庭院奏樂圖蒜頭瓶of bottle form supported on a short straight foot rising to cylindrical neck, a small bulb underneath the slightly flaring mouth, painted on the body with a court lady playing a string musical instrument with two other male and female figures in a garden, reverse with a boy playing with a dog 24.5cm high From Penicuik House, Midlothian, Scotland. Penicuik Estate, situated to the southwest of Edinburgh at the foot of the Pentlands, has been owned by the Clerk family since the middle of the 17th century. Sits at the heart of this designed landscape is Penicuik House, the finest and most influential example of Palladian architecture in Scotland. The 18th-century Palladian mansion was built by Sir James Clerk, 3rd Baronet, in 1761. It was devastated by fire in 1899. During the fire, a great deal of effort was channelled into salvaging the furnishings. The once magnificent building has stood as a roofless shell for over 100 years. The stables and coach house of the original Penicuik House, converted after the fire into the ‘new’ Penicuik House where the Clerk family reside to this day. A significant selection of property from Penicuik House was sold in this saleroom, 27 March 2024, lot 1-69; A smaller selection of Asian Art from Penicuik House was also sold in this saleroom, 13 March 2024, lot 189-198.
Lot 649
A Chinese painted pottery ensemble of seven kneeling musicians Tang dynastyEach well formed with vivacious facial expression, their hair tied up in a high chignon, each holding a different instrument, including pipa, the fiddle, xiao, the bamboo flute, pan gu, the drum, and a small string instrument, each around 13cm high.Three musicians with Oxford Thermoluminescence tests consistent with the dating of this lot, numbers C107s89, 25 June 2007 C107s90, 25 June 2007, and C104f77, 7 April 2004.唐 彩繪陶樂俑七件其中三件年份與牛津熱釋光檢測報告第C107s89，C107s90，C104f77。報告日期為2007年6月25日及2004年4月7日。
Lot 23
Cello 29 3/16" two piece back, ebony fingerboard and tailpiece, boxwood pegs, no label; width at upper bout 14", middle 10 1/4" and lower 17 1/4"; depth of ribs 4 3/8"; button has script letter probably a 'P'With facsimile of letter from Hexham Violins dated 31st Aug 2016 stating 'An old late 18th cello attributed to Vincenzo Panormo' and valued for insurance at £50,000Evidence of soundpost repair to front of instrument: oval shaped patch visible from inside (see images); Pegs have been rebushed and evidence of head/neck graft; marks due to age and use, some cracks to belly, in Hiscox Liteflite case; neck length 283mm (top nut to rib) 279mm (top nut to edge of top); stop length 406mm to far side of bridge foot and 395mm to nearside; total sounding string length 696mm;
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