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The elaborately decorated headstock displays ornate mother-of-pearl or abalone inlay with intricate scrollwork, enhancing its visual appeal.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:26.547Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":115428,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115429/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115429/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115429/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"lyon and healy, chicago, c. 1910, bearing the label, victoria/ best american make/ b&j/ new york \n \n the 28-rib rosewood back with holly stringers, the stained hardwood fingerboard with ivoroid binding and pearl inlay, the bound spruce top, the bound oval soundhole, the tortoiseshell pickguard."},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"151","title":{"en":"neopolitan-style mandolin"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115429/view","tags":["uscollectibles_musicalinstruments","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a Neapolitan-style mandolin, a stringed musical instrument known for its distinctive bowl-back design, though the image shows the flat front. It features an oval soundhole and an ornate, dark pickguard with decorative motifs. The wooden body has a warm, natural finish, and the instrument includes a dark fretboard with dot inlays, six tuning pegs, and a tailpiece, suggesting a traditional construction.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.019Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":115429,"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115430/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115430/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115430/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"raphael ciani, new york, c. 1920, labeled a galiano/ rc/ fabricante de/ mandolini/ e/ chittarre/ garanditi \n \n the 12-rib rosewood back with holly stringers, the ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, the bound spruce top, the bound oval soundhole, the tortoiseshell pickguard."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"152","title":{"en":"neopolitan-style mandolin"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115430/view","tags":["uscollectibles_musicalinstruments","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a Neapolitan-style mandolin, a stringed musical instrument. 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The instrument is equipped with a dark fretboard, six tuning pegs, and a tailpiece, consistent with a traditional mandolin design.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.021Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":115430,"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115431/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115431/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115431/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"labeled g puglisi-reale and figli\u2026 catania, the 21-rib rosewood back."},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"153","title":{"en":"neopolitan-style mandolin"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115431/view","tags":["uscollectibles_musicalinstruments","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a Neapolitan-style mandolin, a stringed musical instrument. It features a wooden body with a natural finish, a black oval soundhole encircled by decorative banding, and an eye-catching floral pickguard. The pickguard is adorned with painted or inlaid white flowers and green leaves against a reddish-brown background, offering a distinctive visual flourish. The mandolin also has a dark fretboard and six tuning pegs on the headstock.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.022Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$30 - $50","currency":"USD","id":115431,"estimateMin":30},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115432/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115432/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115432/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115432/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"c. 1910, giuseppe puglisi, catania, the spruce top branded, g puglisi e figli catania, the 21-rib rosewood back, the ebony fingerboard, the soundhole decorated with engraved decoration."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"154","title":{"en":"neopolitan-style mandolin"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115432/view","tags":["uscollectibles_musicalinstruments","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a Neapolitan-style mandolin, a stringed musical instrument. It features a unique, decorative pickguard near the soundhole, depicting a scenic motif, possibly a boat or ship with architectural elements. The mandolin has a wooden body with a natural finish and distinctive striped binding along the edge. It is equipped with a dark fretboard with dot inlays, six tuning pegs, and a tailpiece, typical of the style.","soldPrice":10,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.023Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":115432,"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115433/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"155","title":{"en":"four neopolitan-style mandolins"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115433/view","tags":["uscollectibles_musicalinstruments","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This lot features four Neapolitan-style mandolins, presenting as musical instruments. Each mandolin has a tear-drop shaped body, a soundhole, and a fretted neck with tuning pegs. The instruments are made from wood, with varying shades of natural wood finish, some showing decorative elements around the soundhole and inlay work on the fretboard. They are typical of historical stringed instruments.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.025Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":115433,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115434/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"156","title":{"en":"four neopolitan-style mandolins"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115434/view","tags":["uscollectibles_musicalinstruments","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This lot presents four Neapolitan-style mandolins, which are stringed musical instruments. Each mandolin features a distinct tear-drop or oval-shaped wooden body with a central soundhole, a fretted neck, and multiple tuning pegs on the headstock. The wood varies in tone from light to medium brown, with some instruments exhibiting decorative inlays or pickguards around the soundhole. They are representative examples of traditional mandolin craftsmanship.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.026Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":115434,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115435/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"roda, joseph, bows for musical instruments; bolander, john, violin bow making."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"157","title":{"en":"two books on violin bows"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115435/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of two hardcover books focused on violin bows. One book, titled \"VIOLIN BOW MAKING,\" is a manual or instructional guide, noting it contains 126 pages, 67 photographs, and 67 drawings, suggesting a detailed technical subject. The other book, with a brown cover and spine, is titled \"BOWS for MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS\" by William Lewis & Son, indicating a more general or catalog-style content on the topic. The books appear to be in English and are likely from the 20th century.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.028Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":115435,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115436/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"albert, fuchs, taxe der streichinstrumente; m&ouml;ckel, otto, kunst des geigenbaues; von l&uuml;tgendorff, willibald, die geigen und lautenmacher."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"158","title":{"en":"three books in german"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115436/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":30,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises three books, all written in German, covering topics related to stringed instruments. One book is titled \"Die Kunst des Geigenbaues,\" another \"Die Geigen- und Lautenmacher,\" and the third \"TAXE DER STREICHINSTRUMENTE\" by Albert Fuchs, indicating subjects of violin making and valuation of string instruments. The books vary in age and binding, with one having a decorative leather-bound spine, suggesting they are historical texts on lutherie. They are likely academic or reference works for musicians or instrument makers.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.029Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":115436,"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":60,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115437/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"laurie, david, the reminiscences of a fiddle dealer; pickering, norman, the violin world; fairfield, john, known violin makers; \n \n boyden, david, catalogue of the hill collection of musical instruments in the ashmolean museum, oxford; w. henry hill, arthur f. hill, and alfred e. hill, antonio stradivari, his life and work (1644-1737); paganini\u2019s violin, its history, sound and photographs."},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"159","title":{"en":"six books on violins and violin makers"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115437/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This lot includes six books, all dedicated to the subject of violins and violin makers. The collection features titles such as \"THE HILL COLLECTION\" by David D. Boyden, \"Known Violin Makers,\" \"Reminiscences of a Fiddle Dealer,\" \"ANTONIO STRADIVARI,\" and \"IL VIOLINO DI PAGANINI\" or \"PAGANINI'S VIOLIN.\" The books are primarily in English, with the Paganini volume also offering text in Italian, English, French, and German, suggesting comprehensive studies of famous instruments and luthiers. Covers depict violins and a portrait of Paganini, indicating historical and technical content.","soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.031Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":115437,"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115438/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"arte luiuteria; petherick, horace, the repairing and restoration of violins; corbara, s. lambeto, the old and modern varnishes for violin makers; \n \n morey, stephen, mandolins of the 18th century; bagatella, antonio, rules for the constructions of violins - violas - cellos and double basses."},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"160","title":{"en":"five books on violins and mandolins"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115438/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This lot features five books covering topics related to violins and mandolins, offering insights into instrument making and restoration. Titles include \"THE OLD AND MODERN VARNISHES FOR VIOLIN MAKERS,\" \"MANDOLINS OF THE 18th CENTURY,\" \"The Restoration of Violins,\" and \"ARTE LIUTARIA,\" a quarterly review from 1987. The books discuss technical aspects, history, and restoration, with one possibly being a journal. The languages are likely English and Italian, given the titles, making them valuable resources for luthiers and enthusiasts.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.032Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$30 - $50","currency":"USD","id":115438,"estimateMin":30},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115439/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"violin identification and price guide, three books, 1977."},"estimateMax":40,"lotNumber":"161","title":{"en":"ehrhardt, roy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115439/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This lot contains three spiral-bound books by Roy Ehrhardt, focusing on violin identification and price guides. Each book is titled \"VIOLIN IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE\" and is individually numbered as Book 1, Book 2, and Book 3, indicating a series. The covers feature illustrations of violins and bows, with patriotic American flag and map motifs. These publications are likely reference guides for collectors, dealers, or musicians, providing information for identifying and valuing violins.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.253Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$20 - $40","currency":"USD","id":115439,"estimateMin":20},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115440/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"eighteen volumes, cremona, 1980."},"estimateMax":30,"lotNumber":"162","title":{"en":"liuteria tecnica cultura ricerca organologica"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115440/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises a collection of fifteen issues of the publication \"LIUTERIA TECNICA CULTURA RICERCA ORGANOLOGICA.\" These are bound as individual magazines or softcover journals, numbered from 1 to 15, and an additional issue number 17, suggesting a near-complete series for a period. The covers feature simple graphic designs with central illustrations, such as a lyre or mandolins, indicating a subject matter focused on lutherie, organology, and technical culture. The language is Italian, as suggested by the title, making these specialized resources for instrument making and research.","soldPrice":10,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.255Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$20 - $30","currency":"USD","id":115440,"estimateMin":20},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115441/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"kolneder, walter, the amadeus book of the violin; roth, henry, violin virtuosos."},"estimateMax":20,"lotNumber":"163","title":{"en":"two books on violins and violinists"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115441/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This lot includes two hardcover books focusing on violins and violinists. 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They are likely in English and serve as instructional resources for aspiring and experienced luthiers.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:23:24.258Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":115442,"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/115443/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-05-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"childs, paul, jean pierre marie persoit, his life and work, signed by the author; regazzi, roberto, ricordo di ansaldo poggi, signed by the author; exposition stradivarius."},"estimateMax":20,"lotNumber":"165","title":{"en":"three monographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/6352/lot/115443/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of three monographs related to violins and their makers. 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