FRENCH GUITAR* BY BARBARA

FRENCH GUITAR*

BY BARBARA

AURELIANUM, CIRCA 1830

Fine string inlay to edges and around sound hole. The sound hole in a spider web formed pierced motif. The bridge terminating with two mirrored swans, paper label to interior reads 'Barbara/ Aurelianum 1826'. Rosewood fingerboard, and ivory ornamentation

93cm long

OTHER NOTES:

Please note that all lots marked with the symbol * are subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items outside of Australia. Information about these regulations may be found at www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/trade-use/cites/index.html or may be requested from:

The Director

International Wildlife Trade

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities

GPO Box 787

CANBERRA ACT 2601

Condition:

Condition: split to soundboard, centre seam separation on soundboard. Separation of sides and binding at neck heel and butt. cracks to lamination at back and lifting at centre back seam. Neck break and repair visible. Cracks between friction tuners on headstock. wear and scratches overall consistent with age and use. Requires servicing. Unplayable condition consistent with age and use.

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