- A wonderfully kept vintage Neupert harpsichord,
A wonderfully kept vintage Neupert harpsichord, in an inlaid teak case, Serial Number 24973, with documentation and tuning key. 32.5”H x 40.25”W x 35”D (when closed) Condition: excellent CT Transfer Fee $50
- HALCYON DAYS FIGURINE, LADY ERMINTRUDE
HALCYON DAYS FIGURINE, LADY ERMINTRUDE PLAYS THE HARPSI...Hand-painted porcelain figurine of a teddy bear wearing a pink dress with gold metallic details playing the harpsichord.
With quote 'Get Younger Every Day'. Royal Doulton backstamp. #Ceramic #England #HomeDecor
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 3.25"H
Manufacturer: Halcyon Days
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Good.
- SITZENDORF DRESDEN STYLE PORCELAIN FIGURINEDepicts
SITZENDORF DRESDEN STYLE PORCELAIN FIGURINEDepicts elegantly dressed couple, with man playing violin and lady playing harpsichord.
Sitzendorf backstamp. #DresdenPorcelain
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 7" H
Manufacturer: Dresden Porcelain
Country of Origin: Germany
Condition:
Good.
- A CONTINENTAL ANTIQUE PAINTED WOOD SINGLE
A CONTINENTAL ANTIQUE PAINTED WOOD SINGLE MANUAL VARIOU...A CONTINENTAL ANTIQUE PAINTED WOOD SINGLE MANUAL VARIOUS WOODS AND BONE HARPSICHORD SPINET, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, the case possibly Austro-Italian 18th/19th century and of traditional single manual form with a plum ground body decorated throughout in green scrolling acanthus rinceaux, with hinged keyboard lid interior side centering a hand painted armorial of a double headed spread winged eagle atop a knight's helmet over a white ground shield quartered by a blue cross with corner radiating lozenges, flanked by fluttering birds and suspending blossoming festoons, adjoining hinged harp case lid decorated with a border of bright red leafy floral clusters joined by curling ribbons and centering a parrot perched on a truncated tree trunk while devouring flowering stems, covering a wire stringed harp centering a circular aperture with reticulated stylized flower cover, within a rosewood frame mounted with spaced bone beads before a keyboard with ebony and bone keys, raised on tapering circular ringed legs. Height: 30 3/4" Width: 29" Depth: 37"
Condition:
The case and legs have flaking paint, faded areas, losses, chips, scratches, cracks, old repairs, touch ups, stains, warped, inactive worming, surface wear, buildup in areas, and part of keyboard cover is lacking. The interior harp needs restoration of all components, including some of the ebony keys. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- WITTMAYER MID CENTURY FRUITWOOD HARPSICHORDGerman,
WITTMAYER MID CENTURY FRUITWOOD HARPSICHORDGerman, mid 20th century, walnut or fruitwood case, walnut keys, 33 x 60 x 28 in.
Provenance: Estate of Brock Arms, Flat Rock, North Carolina
Condition:
water stains and finish distress to top, no apparent cracks in sounding board (one string currently disconnected)
- A Burl Walnut and Satinwood Two-Manual
A Burl Walnut and Satinwood Two-Manual Harpsichord by Thomas Goff & Joseph Cobby
London, 1961
Height 38 1/2 x width 43 3/4 x length 91 1/4 inches.
Property from the Collection of Maestro Raymond Leppard, Indianapolis, Indiana
- An Austrian Enamel Inset Burlwood Harpsichord
Likely
An Austrian Enamel Inset Burlwood Harpsichord
Likely Vienna, Early 18th Century
the enamel panel inscribed Johann Georg Greber in Innsprug.
Height 33 1/4 x width 44 1/2 x length of case 90 inches.
Property of a Lady, Chicago, Illinois
- A William Dowd Walnut Harpsichord
Boston,
A William Dowd Walnut Harpsichord
Boston, 1963
the soundboard stamped 'William Dowd 40-63'.
Height 33 1/2 x length 87 x width 37 1/2 inches.
- SELECTION OF DRAWINGS & PRINTS Notably
SELECTION OF DRAWINGS & PRINTS Notably including Clinton Arrowwood: pen & ink drawings of a crocodile musician and a dinner party and a pencil drawing of a giant harpsichordist.
- ELSIE GOLL, AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY, 'HARPSICHORDIST'
ELSIE GOLL, AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY, 'HARPSICHORDIST' 1988 AND FIGURE IN NEUTRAL GROUND, TWO OIL ON CANVAS, FRAME OF LARGER: 24 1/4 X 20 1/4 IN. (61.60 X 51.44 CM.)Elsie Goll, American 20th Century, 'Harpsichordist' 1988 and Figure in Neutral Ground, Two Oil on Canvas,, Dimensions: Frame of larger: 24 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (61.60 x 51.44 cm.)
- GEORGE GOODWIN KILBURNE (BRITISH 1839-1924),
GEORGE GOODWIN KILBURNE (BRITISH 1839-1924), LADY AT HARPSICHORD, WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, FRAMED, 22 X 16-1/2 INCHESGeorge Goodwin Kilburne (British 1839-1924), Lady at Harpsichord, Watercolor on Paper, Framed, 22 x 16-1/2 inches
- PAIR OF OVAL PENCIL AND WATERCOLOR PORTRAITSPair
PAIR OF OVAL PENCIL AND WATERCOLOR PORTRAITSPair of oval pencil and watercolor portraits, early 19th c. , of a woman reading and another playing the harpsichord, 5" x 4".
Competitive In-House shipping is available for this lot.
- MEISSEN FIGURAL GROUP OF A FAMILY CONCERT,
MEISSEN FIGURAL GROUP OF A FAMILY CONCERT, CIRCA 1903MEISSEN FIGURAL GROUP OF A FAMILY CONCERT, CIRCA 1903, with underglaze blue crossed swords mark, incised F186, incised on side of base J.v. Kramer. Munchen. 1903, modeled as a wife playing the harpsichord, her husband holding a violin and conducting the children who are singing - h:8.25in. Provenance: The Roberta L. Tankel Collection
- NELSON FONTNEAU CUSTOM BUILT HARPSICHORD,
NELSON FONTNEAU CUSTOM BUILT HARPSICHORD, 1973Nelson Fontneau custom built harpsichord, 1973, the cabinet built in Castine Maine, the works from the Hubbard workshop, 34 3/4" h., 73" w.
Condition:
Generally good condition. Currently in working order, but not guaranteed.
- JOHN CHALLIS WALNUT HARPSICHORDJohn
JOHN CHALLIS WALNUT HARPSICHORDJohn Challis Walnut Harpsichord, 57 keys, single reverse-colored keyboard, three pedals, pierced strap hinges, h. 33 in. (61 in. open), w. 36 in., d. 69 in.
- A BALDWIN ELECTRIC HARPSICHORD CW-8-SA
A BALDWIN ELECTRIC HARPSICHORD CW-8-SA Baldwin electric harpsichord CW-8-S, Circa 1960s Marked: Baldwin / D.H. Baldwin Company / Cincinnati, Ohio 45202; serial no. 3217 Originally designed by Eric Herz for Canon Guild, with clear Plexiglas top and wood legs, sold together with a black stool and an aftermarket Yamaha sustain pedal/foot switch, 3 pieces Dimensions: 32.5" H x 36" W x 54" D
- SPERRHAKE PASSAU HARPSICHORD AND BENCH
SPERRHAKE PASSAU HARPSICHORD AND BENCH MADE IN GERMANY,1950S. 36"H X 57"W X 34"DSperrhake Passau harpsichord and bench Made in Germany,1950s., Standard tapered case with mahogany and sycamore woods supported on three modern square tapered legs. Case of musical instrument marked "Sperrhake Passau" and "MADE IN GERMANY" Serial #592320. Sperrhake (Germany (Passau, Bavaria) founded 1948) Dimensions: 36"H x 57"W x 34"D
- (21 PCS) DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE, PLUS ACCESSORIES
(21 PCS) DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE, PLUS ACCESSORIES Large Collection of Dollhouse Furnishings, incl: (21) Pieces of furniture - sideboard, dining table (needs re-gluing), fireplace, settee, corner whatnot shelf, (5) Victorian side chairs with velvet seats, harpsichord, metal rocking chair, leather upholstered sofa, (4) leather upholstered side chairs, desk/secretary (one leg missing), cafe table, kitchen stove, and center table (top separated from base); PLUS accessories, incl: (2) rugs, chandelier, wall art, telephone, (2) books, clock, candlesticks, flatware, serving tray, pots and pans, tazza, pitchers, cat, dog, and (5) assorted human figures. Worn surfaces.
- A Dutch Green Painted and Parcel Gilt
A Dutch Green Painted and Parcel Gilt Harpsichord
Willem Meijer, 20th Century
the case signed Willem Meijer Holland.
Height 34 1/2 x width 36 x length 81 inches.
Property sold to benefit the National Museum of Women in the Arts
- Kit form walnut harpsichord and bench
Kit form walnut harpsichord and bench probably by Zuckerman Harpsicords, Inc. NY, NY
34"h x 35"w x 63"d
Condition: good condition, plays, water stains on the top
- Alec Hodsdon Lavenham HarpsichordLabeled
Alec Hodsdon Lavenham HarpsichordLabeled Alec Hodson Lavenham Suffolk Fecit Anno MCNLVI. Appears to retain its' original frame and castors with mahogany veneers and line inlay around the case with large brass strap hinges. 8' 7'' L x 45'' W x 36'' H. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Private collection West Bloomfield MI.
- GIUSEPPE AURELI WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
GIUSEPPE AURELI WATERCOLOR ON PAPER (ITALIAN 1858-1929) a Cardinal watching a young woman playing the harpsichord. Image measures 17'' x 11'' signed ''G. Aureli'' and inscribed ''Rome-Paris.'' Set in a gilt wood frame.
- Group of 19th c. Continental silver
Group of 19th c. Continental silver articles and miniatures to include 3 pill boxes largest 1"h. a harp player harpsichord spinning wheel fire screen stag two buttons and a wrench largest 3"h.
- Art Nouveau Jewelry Cask probably Continental,
Art Nouveau Jewelry Cask probably Continental, late 19th/early 20th century, silver plate over cast brass, panels with Art Nouveau style flowers, lid with 18th century style musicians, harpsichord, cello, and two singers, fabric-lined interior, 4-1/2 x 9 x 5 in.,
- Italian ''Florentine'' harpsichord-form
Italian ''Florentine'' harpsichord-form planter table single drawer painted with antiqued cream and gold with gilt accents three cabriole legs original zinc planter liner some paint loss and wear 45'' l. x 30'' h. x 23'' w.
- Diorama, Claremont Manor, Surrey County,
Diorama, Claremont Manor, Surrey County, Virginia: miniature depiction of music room, finely fitted with furniture including pieces by R. L. Gutheil, Glenn Gutheil, John J. Hodgson and Mell Prescott, hand woven carpet, brass chandelier, harpsichord, japanned high chest, paneled walls and other room accessories, signed "W.A. Bowen" on interior wall, 17 x 26-1/2 x 24-1/2 in. Back lit and fitted for electricity (needs rewiring).
- Pair 18th century genre paintings: concert
Pair 18th century genre paintings: concert with flute and harpsichord, 10-1/4 x 7-1/2 in., two periods of retouch under her proper right arm, around vase, left, in faces ; woman sewing and seated beside dog and birdcage, 10 x 7-3/8 in., loss to top of panel, flaking at bottom, crackle, cupping, cleavage ; possibly 18th century gilt wood and composition frames. Both with craquelure, boards slightly warped, yellowed varnish; frames with losses. Works of art Deaccessioned by the Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, South Carolina, Proceeds to benefit the Acquisitions Fund.
- A Neupert Double Manual Harpsichord,
A Neupert Double Manual Harpsichord, ca. 1950, Bamberg, Germany, "Vivaldi" model, h. 37-1/4", w. 39-1/4". Provenance: Estate of Dr. Elise Cambon, New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cambon served as organist and music director at the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans for 62 years. Proceeds from the sale of this harpsichord will benefit the Louise S. McGehee School, the St. Louis Cathedral, Newcomb/Tulane University, Loyola University, the Academy of the Sacred Heart and the University of Michigan.
- After Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez
After Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez (Spanish, 1599-1660) "Portrait of a Princess Playing the Harpsichord", late 17th/early 18th-century oil on canvas, 68" x 42", inscribed middle right "ETA ANORV 10 1644", unsigned. Presented in a good Spanish carved dark-gilded wood frame, first quarter 18th century.
- After Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez
After Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez (Spanish, 1599-1660) "Portrait of a Princess Playing the Harpsichord", late 17th/early 18th-century oil on canvas, 58" x 42", inscribed middle right "ETA ANORV 10 1644", unsigned. Presented in a good Spanish carved dark-gilded wood frame, first quarter 18th century.