Modern Art, Design + Craft | October 10, 2024
Thu, Oct 10, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 30
Harry Partch Percussion Instrument
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(1901-1974) plywood percussion instrument on metal triangular stand, three drum heads with different tonal properties, 30 x 13 x 4-1/2 in., 40 in. with metal stand
Harry Partch was an American composer known for his unique handmade instruments and use of complex scales and compositions, many of his instruments were acquired in 2014 by the University of Washington, Seattle
Provenance: Gift from Harry Partch to his friend artist Gordon Onslow-Ford; by descent in family
Condition
surface scratches and dents, stand with some surface rust, overall good condition
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Gift from Harry Partch to his friend artist Gordon Onslow-Ford; by descent in family
surface scratches and dents, stand with some surface rust, overall good condition
