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18th Century French Maple Decorative Harp with Hand Painted Chinoiserie Motifs

$15,000
£11,424.13
€13,167.98
CA$20,984.90
A$23,585.64
CHF 12,282.78
MX$286,859.70
NOK 157,173.20
SEK 149,046.51
DKK 98,277.10
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About the Item

Decorate a living room with this elegant antique pedal harp. Crafted in France circa 1780, the single action musical instrument features 36 recently replaced strings to the gilt foliate faux rosewood sound board. The grained soundboard is further decorated on the inside with hand painted chinoiserie motifs. The fluted column is embellished at the neck with gilded floral and leaf decor. The base decorated with acanthus leaf motifs, is mounted with seven iron pedals over a scalloped plinth base. The Louis XV style music instrument is in very good cosmetic condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina finish with colorful hand painted Chinese people motifs. THIS PIECE LIKELY NEEDS REPAIRS FOR IT TO WORK PROPERLY. WE ARE SELLING THIS AS IS. Measures: 35" W x 23" D x 65.5" H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 65.5 in (166.37 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. THIS PIECE LIKELY NEEDS REPAIRS FOR IT TO WORK PROPERLY. WE ARE SELLING THIS AS IS.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 212-101stDibs: LU951224938162

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