Value of old saxophones
Old saxophone value depends on maker, model, serial number, playing condition, case, pads, finish, and provenance. Sparse or adjacent auction records should be handled carefully.
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Old saxophone value depends on maker, model, serial number, playing condition, case, pads, finish, and provenance. Sparse or adjacent auction records should be handled carefully.
Auction records are market evidence, not a final appraisal. Condition, authenticity, provenance, size, medium, completeness, working status, and demand can materially change value.
Quick value checklist
- Maker and model, including Selmer, Conn, Buescher, Buffet, Bundy, Wurlitzer, or other markings.
- Serial number, neck, mouthpiece, case, pads, keys, finish, dents, repairs, and playability.
- Receipts, service records, musician provenance, photos, and original case labels.
What changes the answer
Professional models, desirable serial ranges, clean condition, and documented provenance can strengthen value. Student instruments and damaged saxophones usually compare lower.
Note: We couldn’t find enough auction records that directly match Value of old saxophones to publish a defensible price table. If you are valuing a specific item, include its maker, model, material, photos, and condition so the search can be narrowed.
What similar items actually sold for
To help ground this guide in real market activity, here are recent example auction comps from Appraisily’s internal database. These matched sales are market context only, not an object estimate or identification, and they do not guarantee a price for your specific saxophone.
Shown USD range: USD 45-USD 35,000. Median of these 12 USD examples: USD 130.
| Comparable | What sold | Auction house | Date | Lot | Source-reported amount |
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HENRI SELMER PARIS BARITONE SAXOPHONE | White's Auctions | 2024-06-23 | 189 | USD 4,750 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Conn Saxophone, Made in Mexico. | Direct Auction Galleries, Inc. | 2026-02-28 | 369 | USD 50 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Vintage Saxophone Dorn & Kirschner Newark New Jersey | Nye & Company | 2025-11-24 | 510 | USD 100 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Henri Selmer, Paris, Saxophone and Case | Sarasota Estate Auction | 2023-03-05 | 1463 | USD 5,000 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Brass/Copper Vintage Saxophone | Keystone Auctions LLC | 2026-04-12 | 84A | USD 45 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Alto Saxophone The Selmer Co. Bundy II w/ Case | Keystone Auctions LLC | 2025-02-22 | 392 | USD 60 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Antique Conn Soprano Saxophone w/ Case. | Direct Auction Galleries, Inc. | 2025-08-02 | 94 | USD 650 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Vintage 1947 Conn Director 14M Alto Saxophone | Main Auction Galleries | 2026-02-08 | 354 | USD 160 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Vintage Martin Saxophone | Bodnar's Auction Sales | 2022-02-09 | 222 | USD 300 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Alto Saxophone Conn Shooting Star w/ Selmer Case | Keystone Auctions LLC | 2025-02-22 | 391 | USD 90 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Gerry Mulligan Lacquered Conn Baritone Saxophone #34076 | Guernsey's | 2017-12-02 | 150S | USD 35,000 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Vintage Buescher Silver Tone Saxophone | Joshua Kodner | 2026-05-16 | 427 | USD 75 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
How these auction records were verified
Each row retains its exact source URL, lot identity, retrieval time, access result, and immutable record hash. Inspect the public comparable provenance record.
Disclosure: prices are shown as reported by auction houses and are provided for appraisal context. Learn more in our editorial policy.
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