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Objekt 9

Single pedal harp, end of 18th c.

Object description

Maker unknown

Paris, end of 18th c.

Decors and construction show characteristics of each of the makers Cousineau, Holtzman and Renault.

Maple (body, seven shavings), carved, painted, gilded (column, neck); spruce, painted (top); iron (pedals)

Range E-flat1 - g3; 38 strings

seven pedals; drawbridges

H. 1625 mm; w. 570 mm (total); d. 800 mm; l. 1193 mm (top)

Inv. no. 1956.542.

Gift Dr. h.c. Paul Sacher, Pratteln. Lobeck Collection

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