Shanghai Deco Full Moon Qin Table & Stool Set, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
), the set provided a surface for playing the qin, an ancient stringed instrument associated with
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Used String Instruments
Elm
Shanghai Deco Full Moon Qin Table & Stool Set, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
), the set provided a surface for playing the qin, an ancient stringed instrument associated with
Elm
A Large 19th Century Vienna Porcelain Vase w/ Ormolu Mount, Signed Wagner
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
paneling, referencing the 19th century. The lyre is one of the oldest known stringed instruments
Bronze
Self-portrait playing the gusli Realist painting on Frame 2001 Oil on board
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
playing a traditional string instrument. Dressed in a rustic, fur-lined coat and hat, the musician exudes
Oil, Cardboard
The Ballet - Lithograph by Sergio Vacchi - 1980s
By Sergio Vacchi
Located in Roma, IT
stringed instrument beside two stylized female figures captured in an ecstatic, dance-like movement. The
Paper, Lithograph
Antique Framed Woodblock Print, Japanese Art, Edo, Ukiyo-e, Kunisada, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and blue The scene shows a female figure playing a 13 string instrument, the Koto Further figures and
Glass, Paper
Hindu Sacred Musicians – Satadéven and Vaïche Navin, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
string instrument and portrayed in the act of musical devotion. These figures reflect the integral role
Paper
"Still Life with Flowers, gloves and walking stick"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
, suggesting a recently departed figure or an intimate domestic setting. The stringed instrument represents
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Large Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Samson Porcelain Candelabra
By Samson & Cie
Located in London, GB
stringed instrument. They stand 68cm in height and bear the Samson mark to the underside. Beautiful pieces
Ormolu
1960’s Abstract CUBIST Violin Bird Composition by Polish/Russian
Located in New York, NY
Here we have an abstract composition composed of hands, a reptilian-like figure, and a string
Oil
Price Upon Request
"Jazz on a T-" Abstract Kinetic Sculpture
By John Scott
Located in Houston, TX
topics ranging from the West African diddly-bow string instrument to the rhythms and movements inspired
Metal
Vintage MC Bertrand Pictorial French Tapestry Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
. On the Design This particular piece features an array of string instruments and a clarinet on the
Wool
$223Sale Price / set|20% Off
1844 Vibrant Indian Cultural Prints: Musician and Dancer Lithographs
Located in Langweer, NL
musical heritage. 1. Indou jouant du Pennak: - Instrument: The musician appears to be using a stringed
Paper
Vintage Gilt Bronze Asian Sculpture of a Thai Deity Prince Playing Music 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
sculpture of a religious Thai deity sitting with one knee raised as he plays a musical instrument. Warm
Bronze
Original Vintage Travel Poster For India Manipuri Dancer And Musicians Artwork
Located in London, GB
white turbans, playing a drum and stringed instrument against the green background, the title text in
Paper
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
“The Odalisques” 19th Century Orientalist Oil on Canvas, Signed Raupp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
stringed instrument) while the other listens in repose. The setting combines the theatrical staging and
Wood
$800
"Nobility" 180/300 Signed Color Serigraph of Abstract Horse and Woman with Lute
By Tiefeng Jiang
Located in Austin, TX
decorated with vibrant patterns and symbolic elements, including a green woman playing a stringed instrument
Archival Paper, Screen
$760Sale Price|20% Off
"Candy Seller" Japanese Woodblock on Rice Paper
By Utagawa Yoshiiku
Located in Soquel, CA
Uzaemon as the Candy Peddler Uzumatsu. He is playing a stringed instrument (the shamisen) to attract
Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut
Original Vintage Poster: "Come to Puerto Rico, U.S.A. Caribbean Playground
Located in Spokane, WA
seamlessly with a string instrument, evoking the island's lively music, lush landscapes, and welcoming spirit
Screen
$395 / set
Three Books on Violins and Violin Makers
By Willibaldd Leo Frh-v-Lütgendorff, Dirk J. Balfoort, John H. Fairfield
Located in valatie, NY
(1644- 1737) the Italian crafter of string instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas and
Paper
Man Ray "Orchestra" Hand-Woven Wool Tapestry
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
discern the rounded body of a stringed instrument in blue, the peg and scroll of a cello in red, and the
Metallic Thread
Froment Meurice Renaissance Revival, Saint Cecilia Pearl and Ruby Gold Brooch
By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice
Located in London, GB
(patron saint of music) shown playing a stringed instrument beneath an elaborate architectural canopy
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
A Very Rare Wicker Rocker, Musical Motif, Wakefield Rattan, C.1890s
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare musical string instrument style wicker rocker by the Wakefield Rattan Company
Wood, Cane, Wicker
Henryk Kaston 18 Karat Gold & Diamond of Niccolo Paganini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
other string instruments. His bows have sold for as much as 6-figures at auction. He was equally
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980 Paul Fairley Bronze Abstract Cellist Sculpture on Marble Base
By Paul Fairley
Located in Dallas, TX
collector, particularly a cellist or string instrument enthusiast. Paul Fairley (Canadian, 1948–1991) was
Marble, Bronze
Original Vintage Poster Wool In National Dress Russia Drake Brookshaw Clothing
Located in London, GB
Brookshaw (1907-1993) depicting a man wearing a hat and playing music on a stringed instrument with a
Paper
1930s Ivory Music Note Design Antique American Hooked Rug 3' x 7'5" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
aesthetic. The upper field features a stylized depiction of a stringed instrument's fretboard, rendered with
Wool
Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon
By Louis Prodhon
Located in New Orleans, LA
, stringed instruments, and precious personal items such as this remarkable decanter box. Established by
Chrome
Japanese Meiji Han Koto with Maki-e Lacquer Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
circa late 19th century of Meiji Period (1868-1912). The facade of the stringed instrument features
Wood
Banjo, MRI, 1995 New York Hospital
By Steve Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
aesthetic. Abstract, Black and White, Still Life, X-Ray, instrument, string instrument, music, banjo
Archival Pigment
Exceptional Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Marquetry Table à Ouvrage, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
medallion. It depicts a female figure—most likely a Muse of Music—playing a stringed instrument, inlaid in
Boxwood, Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
Italian School Angel Musician Painting on Panel - Gothic Arch Gold Background
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
This refined antique devotional panel depicts a serene angel musician, delicately playing a string
Wood
An Assembled Group of Seventeen Sitzendorf Porcelain Monkey Band Figures.
Located in Buchanan, MI
. He was a collector of all violin and string instrument related objects. His vast collections of
Porcelain
James Brown British Impressionist oil painting, Lucien Pissarro circle
Located in Harkstead, GB
music and he was an authority on string instruments and the originator of the practice of polychordia
Canvas
Victorian Sterling Silver Lyre Candlesticks by Harrison Brothers, 1899
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stringed instrument is surmounted with a swept oval capital, encompassed with concave fluted decoration
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Terracotta Statues, Paris, circa 1880
By Gossin Frères Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
vielle à roue is a string instrument that produces sound when a crank is turned. The crank rotates a
Terracotta
"Playing the Zither" Chinese Ink Painting with Text "The Whole World is Happy"
Located in Austin, TX
playing a stringed instrument called a guqin, similar to a zither. Standing to their left is a younger man
Silk, Sumi Ink
Vintage Khotan Rug in Red with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, flanked by precisely depicted cultural implements including a penjing (bonsai) container, stringed
Wool
$27,500
"Symphony" - Large Colorful Mixed Media Textured Abstract Landscape Artwork
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
. Dark, expressive strokes evoke the deep resonance of string instruments, while splashes of color seem
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media, Stretcher Bars
L'equilibre des voix, Contemporary Large Abstract Oil Painting, 42x42 in
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
of string instruments without ever becoming fully figurative. Deep ultramarine blues, earthy reds
Canvas, Oil
$1,311Sale Price|20% Off
Surrealist Musicians Oil Painting Figurative Composition Kvarayskhelia
By Alexei Kvaratskheliya
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, rendered in an elongated, almost mask-like figurative style. The central figure holds a stringed instrument
Oil
Cubist still life with violin, signed “Gilberte Schmitt”
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
work, the instrument is not depicted naturalistically, but rather as a symbol and a formal concept
Canvas, Hardwood
$2,064Sale Price|20% Off
French Château Landscape Jacquard Woven Tapestry with Carriage & Courtly Scene
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Miami, FL
of refinement and cultivated leisure rest upon a balustrade: a stringed instrument reminiscent of
Wool, Cotton
Vladimir Volodia Lazarev (Russian French, 1904-1988) "The Ballad" Impressionist
Located in Atlanta, GA
young musician in quiet reverie, absorbed in the act of playing a traditional Russian stringed
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Harp Musical 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Symphony of Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
. The harp is the second biggest string instrument in an orchestra. It dates back to 4000 BC when the
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ancient Yarn
By Olga Michi
Located in München, BY
instruments. String instruments are among the world’s oldest known instruments. They may have originated from
Archival Pigment
Black Porcelaine Lips in 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. The harp is the second biggest string instrument
18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$26,250Sale Price|25% Off
Untitled (Roi David)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Palo Alto, CA
string instrument delicately constructed in his hands. Gilded flecks of gold are highlighted around the
Glass
Art Nouveau Emile Gallé "Cherry Blossom" Table
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
: archaically, it denotes a songbird, yet in musical usage it refers to the highest string of a bowed instrument
Fruitwood
1954 original poster - Concert of artistic performances of the Lithuanian SSR
Located in PARIS, FR
dressed in traditional Lithuanian folk costume, holding a stylized string instrument reminiscent of a
Paper, Lithograph
Piero Fornasetti Set of Six Strumenti Musicali Dinner Plates, 1950s-1960s
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
' (Musical Instruments) series, each plate is a unique composition of stringed instruments, including lutes
Ceramic, Pottery
Original 1957 Poster by Thelander for the Royal Danish Ballet and Music festival
Located in PARIS, FR
string instrument, perhaps a violin or cello, emerging dramatically against a vivid crimson stage-like
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
French Aubusson Tapestry Royal Manufacture 18th century – Pastoral scene – 1672
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
foot of a tree; the musician, holding a stringed instrument, evokes the leisure of country life. On the
Wool, Silk
After Bergman Cold-painted Orientalist Market Stall Diorama Lamp
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in San Francisco, CA
playing a rebab, an ancient Middle Eastern stringed instrument. He holds the instrument vertically resting
Spelter
$1,900
"Lingering Note, " Original Acrylic on Canvas Board Portrait by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
signed the piece in the lower right. This painting depicts a man with a string instrument singing. Gee
Canvas, Acrylic, Board
Mid-19th-Century Munich School, Nocturnal Alpine Scene With Woman Resting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
, a zither rests. This flat stringed instrument was generally used to accompany a domestic setting
Oil, Canvas
Antique Javanese Costume & Dance Prints – Bedajas and Ronggeng – c.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
traditional instruments including drums and bowed string instruments. Their vibrant attire, including colorful
Paper
Greek Costumes – Athenians and Palicars of Selléide, c.1845
Located in Langweer, NL
literature. To the left, a seated homme du peuple à Athènes strums a stringed instrument, serenading a young
Paper