Italian Renaissance Wooden Zither
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19/20th Century) small wood zither with red cross decoration
Category
Used Zithers
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed)
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Zithers
Materials
Lacquer
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 ...
Category
19th Century German Belle Époque Used Zithers
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Used Zithers
Materials
Pencil
"Playing the Zither" Chinese Ink Painting with Text "The Whole World is Happy"
Located in Austin, TX
A handmade copy after 范曾 Fan Zeng (Chinese, born 1938) painting titled "Playing the Zither", by 謝 Xie 天成 Tiancheng of 寥天閣 Chamber of Boundless Sky.
Category
1990s Used Zithers
Materials
Silk, Sumi Ink
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...
Category
Early 1800s Empire Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Roman Apollo Citaredo
$197,740 / item
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.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
Clark BlocherJohann Strauss & Artie Shaw - Mid Century Modern Abstract, 1963
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Johann Strauss & Artie Shaw - Mid Century Modern Abstract
By Clark Blocher
Located in Soquel, CA
Composed in 1868, "Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald", Op. 325, was one of six Viennese waltzes by Johann Strauss II which featured a virtuoso part for zither. The title of Strauss' dan...
Category
1960s American Modern Used Zithers
Materials
Masonite, Oil
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Used Zithers
Materials
Brass, Steel
Japanese Ningyō of a Lady Playing the Koto, Meiji Period (1868–1912)
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Ningyō of a Lady Playing the Koto, Meiji Period (1868–1912) A beautifully crafted Japanese ningyō depicting an elegant young lady seated gracefully while performing on a ko...
Category
1880s Japanese Japonisme Used Zithers
Materials
Silk
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The front cover is embellished with an enamel panel depicting two Japanese ladies playing traditional Japanese instruments, the koto (13 stringed zither) and the shamisen (3 stringed...
Category
20th Century Slovenian Used Zithers
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th-Century Munich School, Nocturnal Alpine Scene With Woman Resting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Under her right hand, a zither rests. This flat stringed instrument was generally used to accompany a domestic setting.
Category
1860s Romantic Used Zithers
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Rare 1939 Aluminum Double Bass by G. A. Pfretzschner, faux birdseye maple
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 1894 the Aluminum Musical Instrument Company of Ann Arbor, Michigan offered everything from violins to zithers. By 1898 however, the company was no more.
Category
1930s German Industrial Used Zithers
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pierre Charles Trémolières (Cholet, 1703 - Paris, 1739) Allegory Music Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master France, 1720-1739
$10,256Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Category
18th Century Old Masters Used Zithers
Materials
Oil
Victor Vasarely - Cithare
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Victor VASARELY (1908-1997) - Zither Serigraphy on cardboard with silver background in relief signed lower right Height: 60 cm - Width: 40 cm 1973 900€
Category
1970s Used Zithers
Materials
Paper
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,...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Used Zithers
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
Composer and Musician Tony Mottola, "Mr. Big, " Author of "Danger"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
It was one of the directors for `Danger` - Yul Brenner - who requested Mottolo to devise a unique score that had the same haunting effect as Anton Karis` zither score for the 1948 fi...
Category
1950s Used Zithers
Materials
Ink, Illustration Board, Pen
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...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze, Other
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Bronze Sculpture of a Zither player
Located in London, GB
A bronze sculpture of a zither player Spain, early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Pre-Columbian Used Zithers
Zither Musical Instrument, Charm, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with White Strings, Rare
Unavailable
W 0.44 in L 0.65 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Used Zithers
Materials
18k Gold
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...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
A Cherished Masterpiece: Victorian Medallion with putti by the Wyon Family
Unavailable
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 2.76 in
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Rococo Used Zithers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Parcel-Gilt Sterling Silver Centerpiece Tazza by Gorham
Unavailable
H 13.25 in W 13 in D 11 in
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...
Category
1870s American Used Zithers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blue and White Chinoiserie Dish Delft, circa 1680 Oriental Garden Landscape
Unavailable
H 2.05 in Dm 12.12 in
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...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Used Zithers
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Cylinder Musical Box by MJ. Paillard & Co
By M. J. Paillard & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Musical box is burl walnut and amboyna with tulipwood string inlays having bronze ormolu handles and features a doublestring, motor, tune in selector and zither attachment. Music bo...
Category
20th Century American Used Zithers
Materials
Burl, Tulipwood, Walnut, Amboyna
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed).
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Zithers
Materials
Gold
Pair of African Nyamwezi Trough Zithers
Located in Chicago, IL
Additional Dimensions: Left Zither: 24.5"H Right Zither: 26"H
Category
20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
Lost City Arts Zither Chair. Large Sets Available
By Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
The Zither chair is available in quantity, perfect for commercial or residential installations.
Category
20th Century American Used Zithers
Materials
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 and hand coloured.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Zithers
Materials
Metal
Georges Antoine RochegrosseG. A. Rochegrosse (1859-1938) A zither player, small signed drawingdrawing, 1914
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H 3.35 in W 1.3 in
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...
Category
1910s Symbolist Used Zithers
Materials
Carbon Pencil
Early 20th Century Swiss Tulipwood Inlaid and Ebonized Zither Cylinder Music Box
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H 9.25 in W 21 in D 9.5 in
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".
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Used Zithers
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Used Zithers
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
19th Century Swiss Used Zithers
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Used Zithers
Materials
Mezzotint
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...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
Table Clock in Gilded Bronze, France, First Half of the 19th Century
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H 26.78 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in
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.
Category
Early 19th Century French Other Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
Fine French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Bow Top Cartel Wall Clock Birds of Prey
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H 42 in W 18.5 in D 5 in
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Zithers
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Used Zithers
Materials
Fir, Pine
Chinese Oil on Canvas Signed Painting of Musician Playing a Guqin, 20th Century
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H 23 in W 29 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Oil on Canvas Signed Painting of Musician Playing a Guqin, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
The guqin is not to be confused with the guzheng, another Chinese long zither also without frets, but with moveable bridges under each string.
Category
20th Century Chinese Used Zithers
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
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.
Category
1890s American Used Zithers
Materials
Metal
19th century French school painting, after J-F Courtin, "La Joueuse de Cithare"
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H 41.34 in W 52.37 in D 1.97 in
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 ...
Category
1850s French Used Zithers
Materials
Canvas
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Gilt Court Scenes
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H 74.5 in W 48.5 in D 22.25 in
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 ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Empire Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Cabinet with Gilt Hand-Painted Musical Scenes
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H 75 in W 38.5 in D 20.25 in
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...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
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Used Zithers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used zithers available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used zithers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Used zithers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used zithers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used zithers are appealing in their simplicity, but Fornasetti produced popular used zithers that are worth a look.
How Much are Used Zithers?
Prices for used zithers start at $90 and top out at $3,200 with the average selling for $1,642.
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