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Zither Player - Original Pencil Drawing 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Zither Player is an original modern artwork realized in the first half of the XIX Century by an
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Late 19th Century Used Zither

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Pencil

Decorative Folk Art Zither Made of Matchsticks by a Wayfarer
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Decorative Folk Art Zither made of Matchsticks by a Wayfarer An unusual zither model completely
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Used Zither

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Wood

G. A. Rochegrosse (1859-1938) A zither player, small signed drawingdrawing
By Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Antoine Rochegrosse (1859-1938) A zither player carbon pencil on thin paper 8.5 x 3.3 cm
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1910s Symbolist Used Zither

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Carbon Pencil

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF CARLO X CONSOLLES
Located in Firenze, FI
shape of fantastic creatures. The back also features a graceful zither-shaped profile. These elegant and
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Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Used Zither

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Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century Mezzotint - The Music Lesson
Located in Corsham, GB
how to play a zither while the mother watches. Beautifully presented in a cabinet frame with ornate
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Early 20th Century Used Zither

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Mezzotint

Victor Vasarely - Cithare
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Victor VASARELY (1908-1997) - Zither Serigraphy on cardboard with silver background in relief
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1970s Used Zither

Materials

Paper

Antique Swiss Music Box
Located in Missouri, MO
PLAYING. Beautiful Antique Swiss Music Box, Inlaid with Guitar, Mandolin, and Zither In Working Condition
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Used Zither

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Metal

Used Swiss Music Box
Antique Swiss Music Box
H 11 in W 23 in D 8.75 in
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
of a zither, koto, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. With a modern wood storage box, tomobako. The
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18th Century Japanese Edo Used Zither

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Gold, Silver, Copper

Table Clock in Gilded Bronze, France, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
clock is surmounted by a large statue depicting a young man with a zither. At the top a panoply with
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Early 19th Century French Other Used Zither

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Bronze

Large Exceptional Japanese Ceramic Moriage Moon Flask Vase Meiji Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
), hand-chimes, and Zither (a stringed instrument) and other smaller Buddhist symbols. The sided are
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Zither

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Ceramic

Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Japanese ladies playing traditional Japanese instruments, the koto (13 stringed zither) and the shamisen (3
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20th Century Slovenian Used Zither

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Silver, Enamel

Table clock with Muse and writers. Bronze, Paris movement. France, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
) and to the zither Erato (muse of lyrical-amorous poetry). As for the names mentioned, the first refers
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Used Zither

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Bronze, Other

Blue and White Chinoiserie Dish Delft, circa 1680 Oriental Garden Landscape
By Delft
Located in ROSSUM, GE
zither, wrapped in a cover. On the well and flange are six different landscapes and terrace scenes
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Used Zither

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Ceramic, Faience

Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century
Located in London, GB
eight tunes with arrow and adjustable lyre damper, with handwritten "Tremolo a Zither" play sheet and
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1870s Used Zither

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Wood

France, circa 1810 -1820 Table Clock with a Handmaid Mercury Gilded Bronze
Located in Milan, IT
of the material life of men. The case of the watch is enclosed in a zither, which is flanked by a
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1810s French Used Zither

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Bronze

Composer and Musician Tony Mottola, "Mr. Big, " Author of "Danger"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
` zither score for the 1948 film, `The Third Man`. On 15" x 11" illustration board, probably for the New
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1950s Used Zither

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Illustration Board, Ink, Pen

19th Century, Dance Scene in Ancient Greece signed Johan Raphael Smith
By John Raphael Smith
Located in IT
time clapping his hands. Around the scene, other women observe participants; one holds a zither in her
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19th Century English Neoclassical Used Zither

Materials

Canvas

Johann Strauss & Artie Shaw - Mid Century Modern Abstract
By Clark Blocher
Located in Soquel, CA
of six Viennese waltzes by Johann Strauss II which featured a virtuoso part for zither. The title of
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Used Zither

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Masonite, Oil

Cupboard Mathieu Befort Jeune, Paris, France
By Mathieu Béfort
Located in Milano, IT
golden base, where are depicted two pairs of putti sitting on clouds, busy writing and playing the zither
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Late 19th Century French Other Used Zither

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Bronze

Cupboard Mathieu Befort Jeune, Paris, France
Cupboard Mathieu Befort Jeune, Paris, France
H 42.33 in W 52.37 in D 17.13 in

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Antique African Bedouin Mortar
Located in San Mateo, CA
Hardwood mortar used for grinding coffee from Northern Africa. This mortar decorated with incised lines and small brass tacks. There are a couple of small losses.
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Early 20th Century North African Tribal Used Zither

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Hardwood

Used African Bedouin Mortar
Antique African Bedouin Mortar
H 10.25 in Dm 8.75 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Used Zither

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Other

Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Orange Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, features Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass lock, clasps as well as all its studs. Beautiful and rich chocolate color all lea...
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Early 1900s French Used Zither

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Brass

"The Good Samaritan, " Rare Mezzotint with Male Nude by Robert Charles Peter
By Robert Charles Peter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extraordinary and rare mezzotint by Robert Charles Peter, a British artist, depicts a nude male figure, beaten and worn, being comforted and helped by the proverbial Good Samari...
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1920s British Art Deco Used Zither

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Paper

Nice old carved wood Coffee Mortar Somalia Bedouin Arabian Sahara
Located in London, GB
Old carved wood Coffee Mortar Somalia Bedouin Heavy hard wood with carved detail and metal attachments complete with carved pestle  condition old cracks repaired on mortar but fine...
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Early 19th Century Omani Used Zither

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Hardwood

Fernand Maissen Oil on Panel Painting Depicting a Setter Hunting a River Mallard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French oil on panel painting by Fernand Maissen from the early 20th century, depicting a sporting dog hunting a duck. Created in the early years of the 20th century by French artis...
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Early 20th Century French Used Zither

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Wood, Paint, Giltwood

Los Castillo Turquoise Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Inlay Silver Plate Box
By Los Castillo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite silver-plated hinged box adorned with Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Turquoise. Crafted by the renowned Los Castillos in Taxco, Mexico. The box features intricate figural ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Zither

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass

"Seated Figure, " Important Photograph of Male Nude by Barthe
By Richmond Barthé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original black and white photograph of one of Richmond Barthé's rare, little-known sculptures was taken by the famous studio of Morgan and Marvin Smith, who located on West 125t...
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1940s American Art Deco Used Zither

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Paper

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 100 cm Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk, medium size, rare and sought after Tisse' monogram canvas, silver color metal boun...
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1890s French Used Zither

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Brass, Steel

Out of the Studio by Tom Bianchi, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Out of the Studio by Tom Bianchi. Published by St.Martin's Press, 1991. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. The unself-conscious and affectionate contact between men that is so...
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1990s Used Zither

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Paper

Footed Blue Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy by Reuge Sainte Croix Sorrento
By Reuge Ste-Croix, Casa Di Sorrento
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant footed wooden music box in deep blue color with top finely hand painted and inlaid with foliages floral gold decor. Handcrafted footed wooden music box in thuya wood hand pai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Used Zither

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Fruitwood

Pair of Small Mid-19th Century European Oil Paintings on Panel
Located in Hudson, NY
These bucolic scenes of rural living and farm life probably come from German or Austrian painters and are most likely meant to be a pair, circa 1850-1860. The works are very detailed...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Used Zither

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Paint, Wood

Spanish Hand-Carved Walnut Wood Decorative Wall Panel with Foliage Motifs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall Panel / Headboard in Walnut, Spain, 1940s This architectural wall panel features beautifully handcarved foliage details thorough. To be used as wall decoration or headboard. Te...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Used Zither

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Walnut

Vintage Footed Wooden Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage large footed Brown color wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid with foliages floral decor. Upon opening, the music box begins to play " We've only ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Used Zither

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Wood, Bentwood

Jewelry Wooden Music Box Made in Italy with Flowers Inlaid Burl Wood Top
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jewelry Wooden Music Box Made in Italy with Flowers Inlaid Burl Wood Top. Handmade elegant inlaid floral pattern that adorns the lid of these Italian music box. The large brown woode...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Used Zither

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Wood

Antique 2 French Electro Therapy Devices "Institut Electrotherapy" Dated 1905
Located in London, GB
Of scientific interest two French Electrotherapy devices, both wih plaques to the tops stamped "Institut Electrotherapy, 27 Rue Godot de Mauroy, Paris" Complete with original instru...
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Early 1900s French Used Zither

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Other

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Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Chinese zither or ghzheng is a traditional Chinese plucked string musical instrument of the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Pre-Columbian Used Zither

Used Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century
Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century
H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 1.58 in
Zither Musical Instrument, Charm, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with White Strings, Rare
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Zither Musical Instrument, hand made of 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold stings, Circa 1930's. Vintage
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Used Zither

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18k Gold

Black forest carved limewood panel interior scene
Located in Woking, GB
scene in three dimensions. Hunter playing zither with dog and family members. By F R Unterberger No 10
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Used Zither

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Wood

19th Century Parcel-Gilt Sterling Silver Centerpiece Tazza by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
center bowl banded with a festive array of musical cherubs playing trumpets, harmonicas and zithers
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1870s American Used Zither

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Sterling Silver

Cylinder Musical Box by MJ. Paillard & Co
By M. J. Paillard & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
bronze ormolu handles and features a doublestring, motor, tune in selector and zither attachment. Music
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20th Century American Used Zither

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Burl, Tulipwood, Walnut, Amboyna

Cylinder Musical Box by MJ. Paillard & Co
Cylinder Musical Box by MJ. Paillard & Co
H 13.25 in W 39.75 in D 17.5 in
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed).  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Zither

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Gold

English Victorian Lacquered Zither
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
H 22.5 in W 17 in D 4 in
Lost City Arts Zither Chair. Large Sets Available
By Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
Fashioned after a Paul McCobb classic design, Lost City Arts' Zither chair is now available
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20th Century American Used Zither

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Iron

Small Mid Century Piero Fornasetti Guitars and Zithers Box
By Fornasetti
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A small Piero Fornasetti box decorated with guitars and zithers Metal, lithographically printed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Zither

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Metal

Early 20th Century Swiss Tulipwood Inlaid and Ebonized Zither Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
lever-cranked, glass-enclosed works with paper zither feature play eight songs, including "The girl left
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Early 20th Century Swiss Used Zither

Materials

Brass

Antique Meissen Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Girl, Late 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen figure in hand-painted porcelain. Girl playing the zither. Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Used Zither

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Porcelain

An Antique Black Forest Carving of an Interior By S. Feiner
Located in London, GB
entertained by a musician plucking a zither. Signed by the artist lower right, and set in a walnut ogee frame.
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19th Century Swiss Used Zither

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Walnut

Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
franz defregger (1835-1921) and is titled "zitherspielerin" (zither player). carved by ernst or
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Used Zither

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Wood

Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner
Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner
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H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
Montebello 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Cetra" Rock Cristal and Diamonds
By Giancarlo Montebello
Located in Bari, IT
zither. Illuminated by the rock crystal pendant, they are perfect for any occasion.
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Used Zither

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Late 19th Century 3-tier Cabinet from Fujian, China
Located in Singapore, SG
lingzhi, zither, scrolls and various curios, all within a border of carved butterflies and flowers. On the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Used Zither

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Fir, Pine

Fine French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Bow Top Cartel Wall Clock Birds of Prey
Located in Roslyn, NY
century. This Louis XVI clock presents a refined bronze chisel. In the shape of a zither, it is adorned
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Zither

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Bronze, Enamel

19th century, French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
Located in IT
18th century onwards. This Louis XVI watch presents a refined bronze chisel. In the shape of a zither
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Zither

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Bronze

19th century, French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
19th century, French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
H 33.08 in W 14.57 in D 4.73 in
Chinese Oil on Canvas Signed Painting of Musician Playing a Guqin, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
([ku`t??i?n; Chinese: ??) is a plucked seven-string Chinese musical instrument of the zither family. It
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20th Century Chinese Used Zither

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Canvas, Giltwood

Regina Disc Music Box with Serpentine Case, circa 1899 & 10 Discs
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Milford, NH
with age and use. It has amazing, big sound when playing! It also has a "zither" type feature to change
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1890s American Used Zither

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Metal

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Gilt Court Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
including what seems to be a Guzheng, a plucked zither, while another one is playing the flute and a third
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19th Century Chinese Qing Used Zither

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Wood

19th Century, Empire Wood Sideboard by H.F. Jansen & Zonen
By H.F. Jansen
Located in IT
, as if they were flying, sound graceful a zither that culminates in the lock. Under the drawers there
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Late 19th Century Dutch Empire Used Zither

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Bronze

Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Cabinet with Gilt Hand-Painted Musical Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
possible Guzheng, a plucked zither, while another one is playing the lute, a third a flute and the fourth
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19th Century Chinese Qing Used Zither

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Bronze

"Jade Cave on an Immortal's Mountain" Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
-face shelters the opening to a well-protected cave, within which two companions sit, playing the zither
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19th Century Chinese Used Zither

Materials

Ink

19th Century Apollo with Cupid and the Muses Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
with the music of his own zither, similarly sculpted, for example, by Antonio Canova (1811, in the
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Zither

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Canvas

Pair of Large Chinese Silk and Painted Paper Collages
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
conquered the Ming Empire, Kuang Lu committed suicide while embracing a traditional Chinese zither, a weapon
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Early 1800s Chinese Used Zither

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Silk

Painted Wood Table Zither
Located in Paris, FR
Table zither in painted wood. The handle is made of turned blackened wood. The rosette of the
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1890s German Used Zither

Materials

Wood

Painted Wood Table Zither
Painted Wood Table Zither
H 22.84 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in
Large 19th Century Swiss Inlaid Walnut Cylinder Zither Music Box with 12 Songs
Located in Dallas, TX
hand-cranked works are enclosed in a glass case. This music box has a paper zither attachment and plays
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Late 19th Century Swiss Used Zither

Materials

Tulipwood

18th Century Chinese Guqin Table
Located in Chicago, IL
instrument similar to a zither, played horizontally on a table or while seated on the floor.
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18th Century Chinese Ming Used Zither

Materials

Elm

18th Century Chinese Guqin Table
18th Century Chinese Guqin Table
H 29 in W 35 in D 12.5 in
Canton Famille Rose Plate, ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
figure playing the guzheng (plucked zither), with three Geshas in attendance, one holding a lotus blossom
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1780s Chinese Chinese Export Used Zither

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Porcelain

Japanese Scroll Painting "Dragon Lady" Benzaiten, Taisho Period, Early 20th C
Located in Austin, TX
pine needles. The goddess is seated upon a coiled dragon, a single stringed zither in her lap. The
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1920s Japanese Taisho Used Zither

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper, Paint

Pair of Orientalist Vases Signed RSA Bellanger
Located in PARIS, FR
painted orientalist water carrier and zither player in four-lobed medallions surrounded by a golden net
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1880s French Used Zither

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of White Plaster and Mirror Zither Form Pockets
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual pair of white plaster and mirror zither form pockets
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1940s Used Zither

German Bride’s Box
Located in Great Barrington, MA
“Gredel and Hans make a Bavarian dance,” and a musician with a zither. The couple say, “We want to dance
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Mid-18th Century German Folk Art Used Zither

Materials

Wood

German Bride’s Box
German Bride’s Box
H 7 in W 19 in D 11 in
Kuniyoshi Utagawa, 47 Ronin, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
highly skilled in the koto, the Japanese zither, as well as calligraphy. These elegant pass times gained
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Mid-19th Century Edo Used Zither

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

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Used Zither For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal used zither for your home. Each used zither for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are many kinds of the used zither you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A used zither is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one used zither that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fornasetti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Used Zither?

Prices for a used zither start at $90 and top out at $3,200 with the average selling for $1,642.