![CIRCA 1890 RAWHIDE DRUM WITH WOOD FRAME, POSSIBLY 'GHOST DANCE': Shallow double-sided form, surface painted with sun and moon designs, hexagonal form, hide laced double heads, buffalo hide strap (now separated). 4 1/2" x 25". A rare pictorial survivor.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763464_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
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Musical Instruments
![CIRCA 1890 RAWHIDE DRUM WITH WOOD FRAME, POSSIBLY 'GHOST DANCE': Shallow double-sided form, surface painted with sun and moon designs, hexagonal form, hide laced double heads, buffalo hide strap (now separated). 4 1/2" x 25". A rare pictorial survivor.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763464_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![Porcelain bowl. China. Chien Lung mark (1735-1796) and of the period. Drum shaped with trigram: Porcelain bowl. China. Chien Lung mark (1735-1796) and of the period. Drum shaped with trigram decoration. Celadon glaze. Fitted stand. 7.25 x 3in. Provenance: From a prominent New England collector.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787296_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![AN ANTIQUE CASED VIOLIN WITH BOW: AN ANTIQUE CASED VIOLIN WITH BOW length of back 360mm (59cm overall )](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161875_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
![FENDER SQUIRE STRATOCASTER 20TH ANNIVERSARY GUITAR: Fender Electric Squire Stratocaster 20th anniversary edition, standard series, red sparkle and white with a maple neck and head stock, with a Fender soft black case. Approximate dimensions: h. 12.75".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1874/332976/179755044_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718055459)
![A Rare & unusual Ex-Christies Oxblood Glazed Porcelain 'Drum' Vase: A Rare & unusual Ex-Christies Oxblood Glazed Porcelain 'Drum' Vase Provenance: Property of a gentleman, New York Part of a major collection of Chinese Works of art acquired from prominent auctions and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7435/332608/179646448_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717885677)
![Ethnic Drum Lot: Lot (3) drums including South Pacific, Ramu River (New Guinea), Timor (rosewood). Tallest 20 1/4".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210276_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Three Asian patinated metal rain drums: Three Asian patinated metal rain drums, early 21st century, 19"h x 24.5"dia. Provenance: Property from the collection of celebrated stage and screen actor Rita Moreno.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/306/333568/180160176_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718416623)
![1980s Cort Explorer Electric Guitar: Does not include stand. Serial number - WO 20185. Some wear, working condition but loose connection with cable. Measures 43 inches, 17 inch neck. Includes hard gig case](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5173/333476/180069484_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718394479)
![2015 Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar: 2015 Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Fender hard case included. Shipping from Las Vegas, NV. #121](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1406/332444/180298075_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718669963)
![Ludwig Bass Drum: NO SHIPPING AVAILABLE, measures 28 1/2 x 28 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5173/332857/179643910_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717871038)
![Vintage Snare Drum in Leather Case: Vintage snare drum in original case. Wear to leather and hardware, drum heads and snare in good condition. Size: 19" diameter x 8"D](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5908/333812/180333198_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718742605)
![Fang 'Ngombi' Figurative Harp: Stringed instrument as female figure, in the style of Fang byeri reliquary guardian figures, the head with typical coiffure, concave, heart shaped face and round protruding eyes. Below this head, at t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230289_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![JB Player Banjo in Hard Case: Property of Marguerite Bousquet-Williamson Description: JB Player Banjo in Hard Case, the headstock marked 'JB Player,' the head marked 'Remo, Weather King Banjo Head Only, Made in U.S.A.,' with r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395316_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![LOT OF (2) 20TH C. VIOLINS W/ CASES: (copy) Stradivarius (1) Third party shipping only for this lot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1181/332843/179644747_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717890707)
![lIDA MODEL BANJO WITH CASE: Third party shipping only for this lot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1181/332843/179644743_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717890707)
![4 Vintage Chinese Zitan Drum Stools, 20th C.: 4 Vintage Chinese Zitan Drum Stools, 20th C. Size: Each 19'' x 15'' x 15'' (48 x 38 x 38 cm).After making payment, all furniture buyers must collect and remove their purchases from Material Culture's](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/333902/180419624_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718816315)
![Washburn Woodstock Acoustic Electric Guitar: Washburn Woodstock Acoustic Electric Guitar, Circa 1980's.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/538/333182/179866742_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718246000)
![SIMMONS 5D PRESS 2 ELECTRONIC DRUMS: SIMMONS 5D PRESS 2 ELECTRONIC DRUMS. 36"h x 32.5"w x 17"h.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/538/333182/179866568_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718246000)
![balalaika 3 string russian guitar: balalaika 3 string russian guitar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/538/333182/179866750_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718246000)
![2001 CF Martin & Co. Custom 12 String Acoustic Guitar: 2001 CF Martin & Co. Custom 12 String Acoustic Guitar, number 200/200 made, however it's showing a crack on the back of the headstock and minor splitting on the lower bout from binding to bridge (see](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1406/332444/180283956_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718650832)
![Taylor Swift signed acoustic guitar. PSA authenticated. Standard size: Taylor Swift signed acoustic guitar. PSA authenticated. Standard size](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9252/331902/179038754_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717184789)
![Coat of Arms Drum & Oak Leaf Decor: Lightweight composite piece supported by a thin wood backboard. Measures 26 in w x 29 in ht. Coat of arms with layered flag, drum, and oak leaf decor in an orange patina. Decorative arts, home decor,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179224505_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717443506)
![AN OLD VIOLIN STAMPED DAVID HOPF, AND LABEL.: AN OLD VIOLIN STAMPED DAVID HOPF, AND LABEL. One piece back, the label reading "Cremonae Venetia 1709". In hard case with a bow. (Length of back 35.5cm, total length 59cm.)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161883_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
![Musical Instrument: an early 19thC violin, the interior bearing labels 'Repaired by H. Pickard 137: Musical Instrument: an early 19thC violin, the interior bearing labels 'Repaired by H. Pickard 137 Kirkgate Leeds 1857' and 'Repaired by J. Sweeting Horsforth Leeds 1898', of maple construction with e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332685/179718264_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122165)
News about Musical Instruments
![Fine musical instruments tuned up for Skinner auction Nov. 6](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011_1026_026_lead.jpg)
Fine musical instruments tuned up for Skinner auction Nov. 6
BOSTON, Mass. – Skinner Inc. will host an auction of Fine Musical Instruments on Nov. 6 at noon in its Boston gallery. More than 350 lots are highlighted by fretted instruments, violins, bows, cellos, woodwinds, and brass instruments. LiveAuctioners.com will provide Internete live bidding. Of particular note is a Martin D-45, lot 18, the first […]
![Skinner to orchestrate auction of fine musical instruments May 1](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/2011_0414_055_lead.jpg)
Skinner to orchestrate auction of fine musical instruments May 1
BOSTON – Skinner Inc. will auction fine musical instruments on May 1 at its Boston gallery. The sale, beginning at noon Eastern, will feature over 450 lots including a large and varied offering of fretted instruments, violins, bows, cellos, woodwinds and brass. Also to be offered are instruments from the Thomas Binkley Collection of Historical […]
![Country stars’ musical instruments being auctioned for charity](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2010_1012_PaisleyBrad_lead.jpg)
Country stars’ musical instruments being auctioned for charity
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Musical instruments owned by celebrities will be auctioned today to support flood relief in Nashville. They include a Gibson Les Paul guitar owned by Peter Frampton along with dozens of guitars, mandolins and other instruments straight from the hands of artists such as Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and Vince […]
![Fine musical instruments tuning up for Oct. 10 auction at Skinner](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2010_1001_skinner-music-49_lead.jpg)
Fine musical instruments tuning up for Oct. 10 auction at Skinner
BOSTON – Skinner, Inc. will host an auction of fine musical instruments on Oct. 10, 2010 at its Boston gallery. Along with fine examples of Italian violins, bows and guitars, the auction features a varied collection of raw materials in maple, spruce, ebony and pernambuco as well as more than 100 lots of violin memorabilia, […]