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Lot 153 · Susan and Karl: Important Chanel Fashion Jewelry from the Collection of Mrs. John H. Gutfreund

A Violoncello, Naples, 1919

Alfredo Contino

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Estimate
$30,000–$40,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Susan and Karl: Important Chanel Fashion Jewelry from the Collection of Mrs. John H. Gutfreund, New York · 12 October 2007
Record ID
TB-2026-5522431
Record
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Alfredo Contino, A VIOLONCELLO, NAPLES, 1919. Christie's, 12 Oct 2007, lot 153. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5522431.

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From the same sale Susan and Karl: Important Chanel Fashion Jewelry from the Collection of Mrs. John H. Gutfreund · Oct 2007

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Solid-Body Electric Guitar, Telecaster, Fullerton, Circa 1953 FENDER ELECTRIC INSTRUMENT COMPANY $26,000–$35,000
A Solid-Body Electric Guitar, Les Paul Custom, Kalamazoo, Circa 1958 GIBSON INCORPORATED $10,000–$15,000
A Solid-Body Electric Guitar, Telecaster, Fullerton, Circa 1953 FENDER ELECTRIC INSTRUMENT COMPANY $26,000–$35,000
A Semi- Solidbody Electric Guitar, Telecaster Thinline, Fullerton, 1969 FENDER ELECTRIC INSTRUMENT COMPANY $4,500–$6,500
A Solid-Body Electric Guitar, Mustang, Fullerton, 1966 FENDER ELECTRIC INSTRUMENT COMPANY $1,000–$1,500
A Solid-Body Electric Guitar, Les Paul Custom, Kalamazoo, 1959 GIBSON INCORPORATED $60,000–$80,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Alfredo Contino A Violin, Naples, 1921 $22,500 Christie's, Apr 2008
A Violin Circa 1800 Christie's, May 2006
Alfredo Contino A Violin, Naples, Circa 1910 Christie's, Sep 1999
Joseph Alfred Lamy A Gold-Mounted Violin Bow, France, Circa 1889 Christie's, Apr 2010
Alfredo Contino A Violin, Naples, 1920 Christie's, Apr 2004
A Violin A Violin Christie's, Jul 2003
Turin School a viola Sotheby's, Mar 2010
Turin School A Viola, Italy, Circa 1933 Christie's, May 2006

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