Sold for $2,125

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Giltwood and Satinwood Harp

Erard Freres et Co., Paris and London, 19th Century
Height 70 x width 31 x depth 16 inches.

Condition Report

In overall stable, attractive condition.
The neck, shoulder and sound box all with evidence of worm. The crown, pillar and base appear to have been recently painted with gold paint (not leaf). Evidence of reattached elements to crown. Three of the four pedals on the right side of base stick when pushed down, however, all pedals appear to operate otherwise. Some small age splits to lower third of soundboard, larger cracks at base of soundboard. Uncertain of last tuning or of previous work/maintenance on the hardware.
Additional images available upon request.

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