£5,000 - £6,000
19th century guitar branded 'Valance' to the inner back, converted in the 19th century to a heptacord after the manner of Napoléon Coste; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood, restored hairlines to both back and sides; Top: natural spruce with multi-string banding, restored hairlines and bridge/tail adaptations; Neck: ebonised; Fingerboard: ebony; Case: later Gator hard case plus original wooden case; Scale length: 630mm; Nut width: 50mm
*Sold with certificate of authenticity from Sinier de Ridder.
**Ivory exemption submission reference no. UJ6JMEFG
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
26.4% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
26.4% inc VAT*
