Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(3) Acoustic String Instruments, Balalaika, Mandolin & Asian 7-String
- Price realized
- $305
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $250
- Category
- Musical Instruments & Equipment
- Sold
- September 6, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 1- SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 3) Acoustic string instruments, including: (1) Soviet three-string balalaika, with contrast inlaid accents, retaining adhesive label verso, approx 27.5"l, 17"w, 4.5"d, (1) Mexican eight-string mandolin, Gilb, retaining adhesive maker's label at head, split to wood at front, approx 24"l, 10.5"w, 3"d, (1) Southeast Asian seven-string instrument, with figural head-form top and carved serpents at body, polychrome painted finish, loss to knobs, approx 36"l, 8.5"w, 4"d, 8.5lbs total Provenance: from a fine Houston estate
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.