twcellist Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 I’m guessing this cello is not as advertised (like most stuff out there), but I’m not experienced enough to know. Any thoughts? https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/97517833_cello-gaetano-guadagnini-ii-1796-1852-dated-1832 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacobsaunders Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 I think you may safely assume that it is "the usual" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wood Butcher Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 The rotters always seem to be “from a private collection”. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin swan Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Ia that back beech ...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wood Butcher Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Yes it is. The fingerboard isn’t Ebony either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Violadamore Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 5 hours ago, Wood Butcher said: The rotters always seem to be “from a private collection”. But, if you say it's "from a public collection", everybody questions how you got it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wood Butcher Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 I’ve yet to see a description say that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Violadamore Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 2 minutes ago, Wood Butcher said: I’ve yet to see a description say that. See!? They may be dishonest, but they aren't stupid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipKT Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 So....ummmm not real? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duane88 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 10 minutes ago, PhilipKT said: So....ummmm not real? If it were a guitar, it would be closer to being real. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacobsaunders Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 25 minutes ago, PhilipKT said: So....ummmm not real? according to the newspaper, you're supposed to be sitting in the dark, freezing your balls off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wood Butcher Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Nothing can disrupt the addicted auction trawler. Nothing.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipKT Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 3 hours ago, jacobsaunders said: according to the newspaper, you're supposed to be sitting in the dark, freezing your balls off Who says I’m not? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipKT Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 3 hours ago, Wood Butcher said: Nothing can disrupt the addicted auction trawler. Nothing.... Doch... a minimum bid of five Grand goes a very long way towards disrupting the addicted auction bidder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Jeny Mahon Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 I'm guessing it wasn't Lionel Ritchie, but somebody found what they were looking for... or at least they think so! >koff< I hope they were local, packing and shipping that baby will not be cheap! https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/cello-gaetano-guadagnini-ii-1796-1852-dated-1832-3397-c-c0d4bca828 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacobsaunders Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 5 hours ago, reepicheep said: I'm guessing it wasn't Lionel Ritchie, but somebody found what they were looking for... or at least they think so! >koff< I hope they were local, packing and shipping that baby will not be cheap! https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/cello-gaetano-guadagnini-ii-1796-1852-dated-1832-3397-c-c0d4bca828 Should one wish to find out to which extent Philip has splashed out, one is obliged to “Log in”. I wonder who is that nosey? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wood Butcher Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 Phillip’s wife? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipKT Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 10 hours ago, jacobsaunders said: Should one wish to find out to which extent Philip has splashed out, one is obliged to “Log in”. I wonder who is that nosey? I did not bid, if I want to blow $14,000, which was the final hammer price before premium, I will buy stock in Enron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Violadamore Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 4 hours ago, PhilipKT said: I did not bid, if I want to blow $14,000, which was the final hammer price before premium, I will buy stock in Enron You might have another chance. Guess who's baaaaack, and wants to make you an online oil tycoon? https://www.reuters.com/article/us-enron-skilling-new-venture-exclusive/exclusive-ex-enron-ceo-skilling-launching-new-digital-marketplace-for-oil-investors-sources-idUSKBN23A32L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipKT Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 54 minutes ago, Violadamore said: You might have another chance. Guess who's baaaaack, and wants to make you an online oil tycoon? https://www.reuters.com/article/us-enron-skilling-new-venture-exclusive/exclusive-ex-enron-ceo-skilling-launching-new-digital-marketplace-for-oil-investors-sources-idUSKBN23A32L Oh gosh, let me get all my spare change and fling it at a new digital marketplace for oil investors! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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