Lot 2 - Yamaha (c1986) - | Est. £5,000 - £7,000
A 6ft 1in Model C3 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
Condition Report:
LOT 2 – YAMAHA GRAND
Casework: The case is in good general condition. There are one or two surface scratches which are always present on these vulnerable high shine finishes and there is a little surface dirt which could do with cleaning. There is a small repaired impact mark to the front rail of the piano, just below the keys, but nothing else discernible.
Frame, Pins, Strings, Soundboard and Bridges: Are good.
Hammers and Action: The action is good.
Keys and Keyboard: Is in acceptable condition but there is yellowing - this is in line with the characteristics displayed by Ivorite as it gets older – Ivorite was an ivory substitute made of casein. There is a brochure that comes with this piano which details this process, so this is not to be confused with ivory; this is Yamaha’s own albumin based Ivorite keyboard covering. This is slightly yellow and could do with a little attention.
This report is based on a cursory examination and is our opinion only. It does not constitute a guarantee and potential buyers should satisfy themselves about the lot before bidding.
Buyers Premium: 24% plus VAT
More pictures of this lot will be uploaded on Thursday 7th December.
Specific photographs, videos & condition report are available on request.
Additional Information
All instrument fitted with ivory keys dating pre 1975 will be registered with DEFRA & APHA under the new ivory act 2018. All pianos dating from 1947 – 1975 with ivory keys will have an Article 10 certificate in place before it is sold.
If you would like bid on this lot please contact us to register for a telephone or to leave an absentee bid .
Alternatively bid online please visit www.easyliveauction.com or www.the-saleroom.com
VIEWING
Viewing for this auction is by appointment only. We have three viewing days as follows ;
Saturday 9th December 9am-5pm, Sunday 10th December 9am-5pm, Monday 11th December 9am-5pm.
Please note that there will no viewing on auction day.
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For people who cannot come to the viewing, we are happy to supply full condition reports, extra photographs and video clips on request. Our piano specialists will also be happy to discuss any of the pianos in this auction with you, over the telephone.
BIDDING AT AUCTION
This auction will be held online and in real time at 12 noon on Tuesday 12th December 2023
Bidding online: you can bid online by registering with one of the following;
www.the-saleroom.com - (an extra charge of 4.95% + VAT applies.)
www.easyliveauction.com - (a £3 registration fee applies.)
Telephone Bidding: You can book a telephone line with us to bid over the phone. Lines are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. All telephone bids must be booked with the auctioneer by 11am on the morning of the auction.
Commission Bidding: You may leave a written bid. The auctioneer will then bid incrementally on your behalf during the sale up to the maximum amount you have chosen. If the final bid is less than your maximum bid you will only have to pay this lower price.
DELIVERY AND PIANO REMOVAL
Piano Auctions approved carriers are Griffin Transport UK (+44) 01923 711711 or info@griffintransport.co.uk and Butler Smith Specialist Carriers (+44) 01487 814263 or info@butlersmith.com.
We suggest obtaining a quote before buying at our auctions so you can take this cost into account.
Your own transport company can be used but you/they will have to arrange a collection slot with Griffin Transport UK.
All pianos must be removed from the venue by 16:00 on the Thursday following the auction. Any piano that has not been collected will incur charges. See our Terms & Conditions.
AUCTION INFORMATION
VENUE
Griffin Transport UK
1 Sydney Road
Watford
WD18 7XX