Oud with 6 single strings
Oud with 6 single strings. Possibly re-strung. 37" long x 12" wide x 4.5" depth. No visible manufacturer/idendification.
37" long x 12" wide x 4.5" depth.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Thomas,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Arabic six-string oud
Middle Eastern, Probably 19th Century
The conventional pear-form spruce body with ivory or horn stringed edging, fretted fingerboard, squared pegbox, centering a pierced medallion with octagonal-pointed border, rosewood frog with ivory or bone pegs.
length: 37 inches; width: 12 inches; depth: 4-1/2 inches
CONDITION: Minor scratches commensurate with age and use; client advises the strings may be later replacements.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 800-1,200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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