2129 :: The Granary Collection - 1926 Julian Gomez Ramirez child's guitar, label hand signed with 'Alla Graziosa Bambina, Celestina Arlotti, in Ormaggio e Ricorda, Julian Gomez Rodriguez, anno 1926, Luthier, Paris, 33 Rue Rodiez, 38'

Lot Number 2129. The Granary Collection - 1926 Julian Gomez Ramirez child's guitar, label hand signed with 'Alla Graziosa Bambina, Celestina Arlotti, in Ormaggio e Ricorda, Julian Gomez Rodriguez, anno 1926, Luthier, Paris, 33 Rue Rodiez, 38'. Auctioned at The Guitar Auction - Day Four - Antique & Classical Guitars on 12th September 2025
 
The Granary Collection - 1926 Julian Gomez Ramirez child's guitar, label hand signed with 'Alla Graziosa Bambina, Celestina Arlotti, in Ormaggio e Ricorda, Julian Gomez Rodriguez, anno 1926, Luthier, Paris, 33 Rue Rodiez, 38'; (‘To the pretty little girl, Celestina Arlotti, a gift to remember’, Julian Gomez Ramirez); Back and sides: cypress; Top: spruce; Neck: cedar; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: nickel; Tuners: brass tuners inscribed 'Rance'; Nut width: 46mm; Scale length: 465mm; Case: soft bag *From The Granary Collection. Sold with an image of Celestina Arlotti holding the guitar and thought to be from the time she was presented with it Condition notes: various hairline cracks present to body, although appears free of anything major. Two hairline cracks visible to lower bout back and another to the upper bout across from the centre. The sides appear crack-free. The top has a hairline crack between the bridge and sound hole just off from the centre seam and also has hairline cracks either side and the length of the fingerboard. The fretboard showing signs of use and the frets are in good condition although appear to be a later refret. Scratches and other marks are present as to be expected for the age

Estimate: £800-1200

Sold For: £900.00

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Auction Details

Sale Date: 12th September 2025
Sale Name: The Guitar Auction - Day Four - Antique & Classical Guitars

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