Lot Essay
This unusual resonator guitar with nickel-plated steel body appealed to Rodgers both in sound and in looks. Said Rodgers: "This is a happening guitar...it's totally the real deal."
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A RESONATOR GUITAR
Details
DEAN GUITARS, KOREA, LATE 20TH CENTURY
A RESONATOR GUITAR
Bearing the logo Dean inlaid at the headstock, MADE IN KOREA label on the reverse, the nickel-plated steel body in the manner of a National Style 0, East Indian rosewood fingerboard, Philippine mahogany neck, with hard-shell case
Length of back 18 in. (46 cm.)
A RESONATOR GUITAR
Bearing the logo Dean inlaid at the headstock, MADE IN KOREA label on the reverse, the nickel-plated steel body in the manner of a National Style 0, East Indian rosewood fingerboard, Philippine mahogany neck, with hard-shell case
Length of back 18 in. (46 cm.)
Special notice
Please note this lot will be moved to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services (CFASS in Red Hook, Brooklyn) at 5pm on the last day of the sale. Lots may not be collected during the day of their move to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services. Please consult the Lot Collection Notice for collection information. This sheet is available from the Bidder Registration staff, Purchaser Payments or the Packing Desk and will be sent with your invoice.
Further details
Please note that the deadline to have your lot shipped prior to the holidays has passed. We will be happy to arrange shipping for you in the New Year. Alternatively, please contact Post-Sale Services at postsaleus@christies.com or +1 212 636 2263 to discuss collecting in person prior to our office closure on 22 December. Please note that all lots collected in person are subject to New York City sales tax at a rate of 8.875%.
Sale room notice
Please note the fingerboard for this lot is East Indian Rosewood. Please consult the department or Christie’s Art Transport for relevant requirements under CITES.
Brought to you by
Nathalie Ferneau
Head of Sale, Junior Specialist