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VICHY ENCHERES

69 - A remarkable lyre guitar by J.P.
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Estimate €300 - €400
Description
A remarkable lyre guitar by J.P. BUCCOLO?, bearing his brand name ‘Buccolo Vraie Napolitaine’ branded onto the soundboard; a théorbure featuring three additional strings to those of a standard guitar; an Italian-style instrument crafted in Paris, made around 1930. Back, sides and top in cherry wood?, neck and headstock in mahogany. Several cracks on the top and back, some of which have already been repaired; small patches and previous repairs on the sides; armrest; modified bridge; open back joint; several cracks in the top beneath the bridge; slight warping of the sides; beautiful patina. Neck nut width: 42 mm, guitar neck scale length 690 mm, theorbo scale length 71 cm. Strung.
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Auction location
Auction time 11/07/2026 at 1:45 PM
Ref. : 3724 - 23
Lot description modified on 10/09/2026 at 4:33 PM
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