Description:
French Double-action Concert Harp, Erard, Paris, 19th Century, the brass action plate engraved Erard/13, Rue du Mail/PARIS, also engraved 3166, forty-six strings, seven pedals, height 69 1/2 in., with cover and shipping crate.
Estimate $1,200-1,600
Numerous soundboard cracks, extensive damage to neck and column, column warped.
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Keywords
ParisFine Musical Instruments
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