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Guitare anglaise du milieu du XVIIIe siècle, vers 1760, par Remerus Liessem
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 69,5 cm
- Height 27 1/3 in
(accidents)
Condition
The illustration is accurate.
As stated on the catalogue description, there is a crack and a lifting at the back of the body.
One ivory finial retaining the a string is missing at the bottom.
one key has been brocken.
The front rose window with some minutes cracks.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Plus proche du cistre que de la guitare classique, ce type d'instrument fut popularisé en France sous le terme de "guitare angloise". La production de Remerus Liessem, luthier établi à Londres au XVIIIe siècle, s'étend principalement entre 1730 et 1760. Le Musée du Théâtre et de la Musique de Stockholm possède un exemplaire similaire au nôtre exécuté par Liessem en 1759 (F441).