P.K. Gallery is a New York–based specialist auction house presenting fine stringed instruments, bows, musical literature, jewelry, and select luxury objects.
Preview Exhibitions Held in Manhattan
Select instruments and bows are accompanied by certificates from internationally recognized experts.
PRIVATE SALES
PRIVATE SALES
P.K. Gallery facilitates select private sales of fine stringed instruments, bows, musical literature, jewelry, and luxury objects.
Private transactions allow collectors and musicians to acquire exceptional pieces discreetly outside the public auction format.
Our private sales service is often used for important instruments and bows requiring a more confidential placement outside the public auction process.
Cataloging and research are conducted in consultation with leading experts in the fields of fine stringed instruments and bows.
Fine Stringed Instruments
Violins, violas, cellos, and double basses by important historical and modern makers.
Examples include instruments from the following schools and makers:
Classical Italian Schools
Antonio Stradivari — Cremona Guarneri Family — Cremona Carlo Antonio Testore — Milan Gagliano Family — Naples Antonio Gragnani — Livorno Enrico Marchetti — Turin
Modern Italian Makers
Stefano Scarampella — Mantua Gadda Family — Mantua Bisiach Family — Milan Igino Sderci — Florence Carletti — Florence Alfredo Contino — Naples
French School
Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume — Paris Honoré Derazey — Mirecourt Paul Blanchard — Lyon
German School
Klotz Family — Mittenwald
English School
Joseph Hill — London W.E. Hill & Sons — London
Bows
Fine bows by important makers of the French, English, and German traditions.
Examples include:
France
François Tourte and the Tourte workshop — Paris Charles Peccatte — Paris Eugène Sartory — Paris Bazin Family — Mirecourt E.A. Ouchard — Mirecourt
England
Panormo Firm — London Tubbs Family — London W.E. Hill & Sons — London John Clutterbuck — London
Germany
Nürnberger Family — Markneukirchen Pfretzschner Family — Markneukirchen
Modern & Contemporary Makers
P.K. Gallery also presents works by respected contemporary makers.
Examples include:
Samuel Zygmuntowicz — New York Luiz Bellini — New York Carlos Arcieri — New York Luca Zerilli — Udine
Musical Literature
Important violin literature and reference works for collectors and scholars.
Jewelry & Luxury Objects
Select vintage jewelry and collectible luxury objects.
Additional property available upon request.
Private Sale Inquiries
For inquiries regarding available property or confidential placements, please contact:
Once property is accepted for consignment, it will be professionally cataloged and marketed through our auction platforms and promotional channels. In certain cases, property may also be offered privately to collectors and dealers when appropriate.
Preview exhibitions are held in Manhattan ahead of each sale, providing collectors and dealers the opportunity to examine property in person.
Consignor Terms & Conditions
All consignments are subject to P.K. Gallery’s standard consignor terms and conditions.
