£7,000
Fine modern chitarrone by and labelled Stephen Gottlieb, Feb 1992, with ribbed rosewood back, spruce table with three sound holes, ebony neck and fretboard with two peg boxes, within a bespoke Kingham plush lined case
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** Stephen Gottlieb made faithful copies of Renaissance and Baroque instruments from the lute family for over forty years and was regarded as one of the finest luthiers of his generation.
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** This instrument is sold with the customer's record sheet dated 9th April 1992
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** This instrument is also sold with APHA UK CITIES certificate no. 24GBA10DP5G4L
Generally this instrument is in excellent condition with obvious signs of playing wear especially on the table, no serious issues whatsoever. See images for guidance, personal viewing always advised where possible.
*Length of long strings 59", length of short strings 33", length of strings from 9th fret 31 1/2". The overall weight of the instrument is 1.5kg
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
26.40% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
26.4% inc VAT*