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Italian Renaissance Wooden Zither
Italian Renaissance Wooden Zither

Italian Renaissance Wooden Zither

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance-style (19/20th Century) small wood zither with red cross decoration

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Zithers

English Victorian Lacquered Zither
English Victorian Lacquered Zither

English Victorian Lacquered Zither

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed)

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Zithers

Materials

Lacquer

Hammer chord zither from the 19th century
Hammer chord zither from the 19th century

Hammer chord zither from the 19th century

Located in Praha, CZ

The zither is in its original found condition with its original box Playing the zither was cultivated both at the imperial court and in aristocratic families, among townspeople and ...

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19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Zithers

Materials

Metal

Zither Player - Original Pencil Drawing 19th Century

Zither Player - Original Pencil Drawing 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

The work is a very fresh modern artwork realized in drawing depicting a player of zither, maybe Apollo. Apollo is usual represented with the zither, its ichonographic element.

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Late 19th Century Antique Zithers

Materials

Pencil

EMPIRE CLOCK in bronze with its beautiful original gilded patina depicting
EMPIRE CLOCK in bronze with its beautiful original gilded patina depicting

EMPIRE CLOCK in bronze with its beautiful original gilded patina depicting

Located in Berlin, DE

Applies bronze clock completely and finely carved, decorated with a lyre player foot on a curule stool, his zither placed beside the dial, the latter flanked by wreaths and musical i...

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Early 1800s Empire Antique Zithers

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Roman Apollo Citaredo
Ancient Roman Apollo Citaredo

Ancient Roman Apollo Citaredo

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The zither was closely linked to the figure of Apollo, associated with his cult and therefore considered a musical instrument of special nobility.

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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Zithers

Materials

Bronze

Full Orchestral Antique Music Box by George Baker, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890
Full Orchestral Antique Music Box by George Baker, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890

Full Orchestral Antique Music Box by George Baker, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890

Located in London, GB

The movement also features four combs, two of which feature zither bars with decorative harp design controls; a tune selector allowing you to choose which tune to play; a speed contr...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Zithers

Materials

Brass, Steel

Allegory Music Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master France
Allegory Music Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master France

Allegory Music Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master France

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Our canvas depicts one of the legendary deities who inspired creative fervour and who, over the centuries, acquired a specific influence in the fields of art and knowledge: in this c...

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18th Century Old Masters Antique Zithers

Materials

Oil

19th century French school painting, after J-F Courtin, "La Joueuse de Cithare"
19th century French school painting, after J-F Courtin, "La Joueuse de Cithare"

19th century French school painting, after J-F Courtin, "La Joueuse de Cithare"

Located in Paris, FR

At the center of the composition, a young woman in a white and blue dress, wearing a red feathered hat, sits and plays the zither. She is surrounded by three young boys: one lifts a ...

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1850s French Antique Zithers

Materials

Canvas

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form of a zither, koto, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. With a modern wood storage box,...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Zithers

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

Table clock with Muse and writers. Bronze, Paris movement. France, 19th century.
Table clock with Muse and writers. Bronze, Paris movement. France, 19th century.

Table clock with Muse and writers. Bronze, Paris movement. France, 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

They are linked to the lyre Calliope (muse of eloquence, beauty and epic poetry) and to the zither Erato (muse of lyrical-amorous poetry). As for the names mentioned, the first refer...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Zithers

Materials

Bronze, Other

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Bronze Sculpture of a Zither player
Bronze Sculpture of a Zither player

Bronze Sculpture of a Zither player

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H 5.12 in W 5.71 in D 3.15 in

Bronze Sculpture of a Zither player

Located in London, GB

A bronze sculpture of a zither player Spain, early 20th Century

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Zithers

Materials

Bronze

Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century
Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century

Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century

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H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 1.58 in

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 family of table zithers - Guzheng has been introduced in other countries and has bec...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Pre-Columbian Antique Zithers

Black forest carved limewood panel interior scene
Black forest carved limewood panel interior scene

Black forest carved limewood panel interior scene

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H 16.54 in W 12.6 in D 3.55 in

Black forest carved limewood panel interior scene

Located in Woking, GB

Black forest carved limewood panel interior scene Black Forest limewood carving of family cottage scene in three dimensions. Hunter playing zither with dog and family members. By F R...

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Zithers

Materials

Wood

A Cherished Masterpiece: Victorian Medallion with putti by the Wyon Family
A Cherished Masterpiece: Victorian Medallion with putti by the Wyon Family

A Cherished Masterpiece: Victorian Medallion with putti by the Wyon Family

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

Dating from circa 1850, this medallion depicts two cherubic musicians, embodying the delicacy and refinement of the Victorian era. One plays the zither while the other accompanies on...

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Mid-19th Century English Rococo Antique Zithers

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Marble

19th Century Parcel-Gilt Sterling Silver Centerpiece Tazza by Gorham
19th Century Parcel-Gilt Sterling Silver Centerpiece Tazza by Gorham

19th Century Parcel-Gilt Sterling Silver Centerpiece Tazza by Gorham

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Pasadena, CA

The flared center bowl banded with a festive array of musical cherubs playing trumpets, harmonicas and zithers within gilt borders. The stem prominently featuring three figural busts...

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1870s American Antique Zithers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Blue and White Chinoiserie Dish Delft, circa 1680 Oriental Garden Landscape
Blue and White Chinoiserie Dish Delft, circa 1680 Oriental Garden Landscape

Blue and White Chinoiserie Dish Delft, circa 1680 Oriental Garden Landscape

By Delft

Located in ROSSUM, GE

The Chinese figure carries a guzheng, a Chinese zither, wrapped in a cover. On the well and flange are six different landscapes and terrace scenes, partly filled with Chinese men and...

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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Zithers

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

English Victorian Lacquered Zither
English Victorian Lacquered Zither

English Victorian Lacquered Zither

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H 22.5 in W 17 in D 4 in

English Victorian Lacquered Zither

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed).  

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Zithers

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Gold

G. A. Rochegrosse (1859-1938) A zither player, small signed drawingdrawing
G. A. Rochegrosse (1859-1938) A zither player, small signed drawingdrawing

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 In good condition Framed : 35 x 24 cm Provenance: Estate of the artist and by Inher...

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1910s Symbolist Antique Zithers

Materials

Carbon Pencil

Early 20th Century Swiss Tulipwood Inlaid and Ebonized Zither Cylinder Music Box
Early 20th Century Swiss Tulipwood Inlaid and Ebonized Zither Cylinder Music Box

Early 20th Century Swiss Tulipwood Inlaid and Ebonized Zither Cylinder Music Box

Located in Dallas, TX

The lever-cranked, glass-enclosed works with paper zither feature play eight songs, including "The girl left behind me", "L'Africaine" and "La Norma".

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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Zithers

Materials

Brass

Antique Meissen Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Girl, Late 19th Century
Antique Meissen Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Girl, Late 19th Century

Antique Meissen Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Girl, Late 19th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen figure in hand-painted porcelain. Girl playing the zither. Late 19th century. Measures: 12.5 x 7 cm.

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Zithers

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Porcelain

An Antique Black Forest Carving of an Interior By S. Feiner
An Antique Black Forest Carving of an Interior By S. Feiner

An Antique Black Forest Carving of an Interior By S. Feiner

Located in London, GB

Finely carved in Limewood, and depicting a farmhouse interior, with two ladies and a dog being entertained by a musician plucking a zither. Signed by the artist lower right, and set ...

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19th Century Swiss Antique Zithers

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Mezzotint - The Music Lesson
Early 20th Century Mezzotint - The Music Lesson

Early 20th Century Mezzotint - The Music Lesson

Located in Corsham, GB

The father teaches a young child how to play a zither while the mother watches. Beautifully presented in a cabinet frame with ornate floral moulding to the inner oval gilt frame.

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Early 20th Century Antique Zithers

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Mezzotint

Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner
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

Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a fine three-dimensional woodcarving of a folksy scenery. the model for this carving was painted by franz defregger (1835-1921) and is titled "zitherspielerin" (zither player). carve...

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Zithers

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Wood

Table Clock in Gilded Bronze, France, First Half of the 19th Century
Table Clock in Gilded Bronze, France, First Half of the 19th Century

Table Clock in Gilded Bronze, France, First Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milano, IT

The clock is surmounted by a large statue depicting a young man with a zither. At the top a panoply with laurel wreath and torch.

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Early 19th Century French Other Antique Zithers

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Bow Top Cartel Wall Clock Birds of Prey
Fine French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Bow Top Cartel Wall Clock Birds of Prey

Fine French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Bow Top Cartel Wall Clock Birds of Prey

Located in Roslyn, NY

This Louis XVI clock presents a refined bronze chisel. In the shape of a zither, it is adorned with heads of birds of prey, splendid roses, elaborate laurel branches that are intertw...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Zithers

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Enamel, Bronze

Late 19th Century 3-tier Cabinet from Fujian, China
Late 19th Century 3-tier Cabinet from Fujian, China

Late 19th Century 3-tier Cabinet from Fujian, China

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H 85.44 in W 42.13 in D 18.71 in

Late 19th Century 3-tier Cabinet from Fujian, China

Located in Singapore, SG

On the carvings, you can find many types of flowers & fruits like the Buddha's citron in vessels and baskets of various shapes and sizes, you can also find the lingzhi, zither, scrol...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Zithers

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Fir, Pine

19th century, French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
19th century, French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock

19th century, French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock

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H 33.08 in W 14.57 in D 4.73 in

19th century, French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock

Located in IT

This Louis XVI watch presents a refined bronze chisel. In the shape of a zither, it is adorned with heads of birds of prey, splendid roses, elaborate laurel branches that are intertw...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Zithers

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Bronze

Regina Disc Music Box with Serpentine Case, circa 1899 & 10 Discs
Regina Disc Music Box with Serpentine Case, circa 1899 & 10 Discs

Regina Disc Music Box with Serpentine Case, circa 1899 & 10 Discs

By Regina Music Box Co.

Located in Milford, NH

It has amazing, big sound when playing! It also has a "zither" type feature to change the tone as well as speed control.

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1890s American Antique Zithers

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Metal

19th century French school painting, after J-F Courtin, "La Joueuse de Cithare"
19th century French school painting, after J-F Courtin, "La Joueuse de Cithare"

19th century French school painting, after J-F Courtin, "La Joueuse de Cithare"

Located in Paris, FR

At the center of the composition, a young woman in a white and blue dress, wearing a red feathered hat, sits and plays the zither. She is surrounded by three young boys: one lifts a ...

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1850s French Antique Zithers

Materials

Canvas

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Gilt Court Scenes
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Gilt Court Scenes

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Gilt Court Scenes

Located in Yonkers, NY

The upper left section showcases a grouping of women playing musical instruments including what seems to be a Guzheng, a plucked zither, while another one is playing the flute and a ...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Zithers

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Wood

19th Century, Empire Wood Sideboard by H.F. Jansen & Zonen
19th Century, Empire Wood Sideboard by H.F. Jansen & Zonen

19th Century, Empire Wood Sideboard by H.F. Jansen & Zonen

By H.F. Jansen

Located in IT

The uprights of the cupboard are also decorated with bronzes: a zither, a half-bust of a woman that serves as a capital, foliage elements and feet that support a column with a square...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Zithers

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Bronze

Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Cabinet with Gilt Hand-Painted Musical Scenes
Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Cabinet with Gilt Hand-Painted Musical Scenes

Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Cabinet with Gilt Hand-Painted Musical Scenes

Located in Yonkers, NY

The upper left section showcases a grouping of four women playing musical instruments including a possible Guzheng, a plucked zither, while another one is playing the lute, a third a...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Zithers

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Bronze

"Jade Cave on an Immortal's Mountain" Painting
"Jade Cave on an Immortal's Mountain" Painting

"Jade Cave on an Immortal's Mountain" Painting

Located in Chicago, IL

Within closer view, a gigantic curvaceous rock-face shelters the opening to a well-protected cave, within which two companions sit, playing the zither. A mountain stream rushes down ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Zithers

Materials

Ink

Pair of Large Chinese Silk and Painted Paper Collages
Pair of Large Chinese Silk and Painted Paper Collages

Pair of Large Chinese Silk and Painted Paper Collages

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

When the Manchurian armies conquered the Ming Empire, Kuang Lu committed suicide while embracing a traditional Chinese zither, a weapon and a classical text.     

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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Zithers

Materials

Silk

19th Century Apollo with Cupid and the Muses Painting Oil on Canvas
19th Century Apollo with Cupid and the Muses Painting Oil on Canvas

19th Century Apollo with Cupid and the Muses Painting Oil on Canvas

Located in Milan, IT

In addition to Tersìcore, who set the rhythm of the dances with the music of his own zither, similarly sculpted, for example, by Antonio Canova (1811, in the collection of the Magnan...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Zithers

Materials

Canvas

Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century
Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century

Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The music box features a 28cm cylinder playing eight tunes with arrow and adjustable lyre damper, with handwritten "Tremolo a Zither" play sheet and makers plate for Qualite Excelsio...

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1870s Antique Zithers

Materials

Wood

Cupboard Mathieu Befort Jeune, Paris, France
Cupboard Mathieu Befort Jeune, Paris, France

Cupboard Mathieu Befort Jeune, Paris, France

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H 42.33 in W 52.37 in D 17.13 in

Cupboard Mathieu Befort Jeune, Paris, France

By Mathieu Béfort

Located in Milano, IT

Palm wood veneer, with maple reserves on the base, triage maple reserves on the sides, stained maple and Indian walnut threading, on a mahogany base; on the doors there are reserves ...

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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Zithers

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Bronze

Painted Wood Table Zither
Painted Wood Table Zither

Painted Wood Table Zither

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H 22.84 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in

Painted Wood Table Zither

Located in Paris, FR

Table zither in painted wood. The handle is made of turned blackened wood.

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1890s German Antique Zithers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinese Guqin Table
18th Century Chinese Guqin Table

18th Century Chinese Guqin Table

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H 29 in W 35 in D 12.5 in

18th Century Chinese Guqin Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A guqin is a plucked seven string instrument similar to a zither, played horizontally on a table or while seated on the floor.

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18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Zithers

Materials

Elm

Canton Famille Rose Plate, ca. 1840
Canton Famille Rose Plate, ca. 1840

Canton Famille Rose Plate, ca. 1840

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Canton Famille rose 9.6 inch plate, ca. 1840, enameled with seven figures, the four males forming a band, one playing the erhu, one playing symbols, one playing the dizi (bamboo flut...

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1780s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Zithers

Materials

Porcelain

Large Oil-on-Canvas Painting of Aristocrats in a Lush Garden, 19th Century
Large Oil-on-Canvas Painting of Aristocrats in a Lush Garden, 19th Century

Large Oil-on-Canvas Painting of Aristocrats in a Lush Garden, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

The composition of the scene is occupied in the center, in a pyramidal group, by young noble women and men who are apparently gathered to sing and play the zither while sipping wine,...

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19th Century French Antique Zithers

Materials

Canvas

Japanese Scroll Painting "Dragon Lady" Benzaiten, Taisho Period, Early 20th C
Japanese Scroll Painting "Dragon Lady" Benzaiten, Taisho Period, Early 20th C

Japanese Scroll Painting "Dragon Lady" Benzaiten, Taisho Period, Early 20th C

Located in Austin, TX

The goddess is seated upon a coiled dragon, a single stringed zither in her lap. The dragon is coiled tightly around itself, providing a seat for Benzaiten, its face calm and wise.

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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Zithers

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper, Paint

Pair of Orientalist Vases Signed RSA Bellanger
Pair of Orientalist Vases Signed RSA Bellanger

Pair of Orientalist Vases Signed RSA Bellanger

Located in PARIS, FR

They are adorned on the belly of painted orientalist water carrier and zither player in four-lobed medallions surrounded by a golden net and an enamel frieze of orientalist interlaci...

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1880s French Antique Zithers

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Large Exceptional Japanese Ceramic Moriage Moon Flask Vase Meiji Kinkozan
Large Exceptional Japanese Ceramic Moriage Moon Flask Vase Meiji Kinkozan

Large Exceptional Japanese Ceramic Moriage Moon Flask Vase Meiji Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

Embedded in a geometrical lattice-like background bedecked with groups of seasonal blossoms, the medallion is surrounded by many auspicious symbols, including flaming pearl, flying b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Zithers

Materials

Ceramic

German Bride’s Box
German Bride’s Box

German Bride’s Box

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H 7 in W 19 in D 11 in

German Bride’s Box

Located in Great Barrington, MA

On the top are pictured two dancers described as “Gredel and Hans make a Bavarian dance,” and a musician with a zither. The couple say, “We want to dance. That way, we can still be c...

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Mid-18th Century German Folk Art Antique Zithers

Materials

Wood

Kuniyoshi Utagawa, 47 Ronin, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo
Kuniyoshi Utagawa, 47 Ronin, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo

Kuniyoshi Utagawa, 47 Ronin, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo

By Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Located in London, GB

Masahisa followed this mode and was highly skilled in the koto, the Japanese zither, as well as calligraphy. These elegant pass times gained him admiration on the night of the ronin'...

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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Zithers

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

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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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15th Century and Earlier African Antique Zithers

Materials

Bone

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

Located in New York, NY

Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Zithers

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Carved Oak Church, Gothic Revival Studio Easel Display Stand or Pedestal
Antique Carved Oak Church, Gothic Revival Studio Easel Display Stand or Pedestal

Antique Carved Oak Church, Gothic Revival Studio Easel Display Stand or Pedestal

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique Gothic Revival two shelf sculpture stand with a beautiful patina. This impressive and adjustable Gothic stand dates from circa 1890. To find this rare and sizeable antique mo...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Zithers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Zithers

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock
Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock

Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock

Located in London, GB

Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 250cm, width 54cm, depth 33cm This superb longcase clock is a ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Zithers

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...

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1930s Chinoiserie Antique Zithers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood
18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood

18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood

Located in Epfach, DE

18th century Altar Modell, South Germany, with original painting, wood A rare altar model with original painting, in the middle Jesus Christus and on the top God the father and two...

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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Zithers

Materials

Wood

Pair of French "Bleu Poudre" Chinese Export Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Vases
Pair of French "Bleu Poudre" Chinese Export Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Vases

Pair of French "Bleu Poudre" Chinese Export Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Vases

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent pair of antique French "bleu poudre" Chinese Export porcelain ormolu-mounted vases. This exceptional pair of Regence style bleu poudre porcelain vases are beautifully han...

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Mid-19th Century French Régence Antique Zithers

Materials

Bronze

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Zithers

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...

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2010s British Louis XVI Antique Zithers

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles
Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles

Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and unique 'sermon on the mount' wall plaque with Jesus and the apostles carved in high relief. This large size work of religious art depicts Jesus in the middle and He is ...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Zithers

Materials

Oak

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Zithers

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890

$24,860

H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 43.31 in

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890

Located in Berghuelen, DE

An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea s...

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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Zithers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Decorative Gramophone Horn, Wood and Metal, Industrial Style
Vintage Decorative Gramophone Horn, Wood and Metal, Industrial Style

Vintage Decorative Gramophone Horn, Wood and Metal, Industrial Style

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Decorative gramophone horn in wood Antique - Decoration - Phonograph Materials : Wood - Metal Wear consistent with age and use : See photos please

Category

20th Century Industrial Antique Zithers

Materials

Metal

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy
Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

$11,075Sale Price|25% Off

H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

Located in Paris, FR

Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...

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1820s French Restauration Antique Zithers

Materials

Bronze

Balooning Kids Bed for Children Bedroom
Balooning Kids Bed for Children Bedroom

Balooning Kids Bed for Children Bedroom

$83,476 / item

H 118.12 in Dm 118.12 in

Balooning Kids Bed for Children Bedroom

Located in Paris, FR

Balooning kids bed for children bedroom to sleep and dream in the clouds. Structure made of wood with white lacquered gloss finishes. With drawers that can be used as storage. Bott...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Antique Zithers

Materials

Fur, Wood

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Antique Zithers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique zithers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bronze and metal, all antique zithers available were constructed with great care. Antique zithers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique zithers made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Delft, John Raphael Smith and Mathieu Béfort each produced beautiful antique zithers that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Zithers?

Prices for antique zithers start at $325 and top out at $42,262 with the average selling for $3,401.