I assumed that was the padded case that a lot of harps come with.

I was more concerned about things like the neck getting cracked as I doubt he took care to transport it carefully, but extremely dry air can also cause the wood to crack.

The minimum price for that type of harp is over $10,000, but that would be for a much smaller one.

That picture looks like it’s a concert grand harp, and even used it’s hard to find one for less than $15,000.

On top of that, they’re both delicate and sensitive to temperature and humidity. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if he destroyed the harp by doing that.

EDIT: Based on the shape of the pillar, I’m guessing that is a Lyon & Healy Style 30, which retails for $30,700

100% This.

Also, being an evolution of sundials is the reason all analog clocks move their hands in the same direction.