Lot 95 · Musical Instruments
The Art Union Monthly Journal , Vols. VII-X, 1845-48
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- Estimate
- £300–£400 hammer ≈ $490–$653
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Musical Instruments, New York · 7 May 1999
- Record ID
- TB-2026-6414810
- Record
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William Henry Fox Talbot, The Art Union Monthly Journal , Vols. VII-X, 1845-48. Christie's, 7 May 1999, lot 95. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6414810.
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William Henry Fox Talbot, The Art Union Monthly Journal , Vols. VII-X, 1845-48. Christie's, 7 May 1999, lot 95. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6414810.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Published by Rembert Wurlitzer, Inc. | Published by Rembert Wurlitzer, Inc. | $200–$300 | |
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| Encyclopedia of Violin Makers, Volume 1 A-K , London, 1968 and German… | Karel Jalovec | $200–$300 | |
| Joseph Roda | Joseph Roda | $400–$500 | |
| Etienne Vatelot | Etienne Vatelot | $1,600–$1,800 |
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