Portative organ made by Ronald Sharp
Object No. 88/47
Ron Sharp is one of Australia's best known organ builders. His largest and most important work was the Sydney Opera House organ. This portative organ is the smallest he has made. It is an original design and is one of eight made of a variety of timbers . All are beautifully made and it is unlikely he will make more. Ron is a self taught craftsman, very involved with concept of creativity. He is interested in finding new solutions to the old problems inherent in organ building.
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Summary
Object Statement
Portative organ with case, brown varnish, Tasmanian blackwood / Tasmanian myrtle / walnut / mulga / metal / felt / leather / vinyl, made by Ronald Sharp, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1986 - 1988
Physical Description
Single manual, 20 note compass G-d1; 40 rectangular pipes in four rows, made of Tasmanian blackwood and Tasmanian myrtle; coupler switch; natural keys of Maracaibo box, accidentals keys of mulga; leather bellows at rear. [Queensland] walnut case with rectangular carved, foliate panel on each side.
DIMENSIONS
Height
520 mm
Width
300 mm
Depth
400 mm
HISTORY
Notes
Purchased with the assistance of the Visual Arts and Crafts Board of the Australia Council and Mojo MDA, 1988.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased 1988
Acquisition Date
11 January 1988
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