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Catalogue
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Piano Auctions Ltd, Malting Farmhouse, Cardington, Beds MK44 3SU, UK
The catalogue for our 19th April 2012 sale will also be online here by the afternoon of 30th March.
All sales held at Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, WC1R 4RL
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Viewing
Takes place from Tuesday to Thursday of each sale week:
Tuesday 12.00 midday to 8.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am to 8.00pm
Thursday 9.00am to 11.30 am
Future Sale Dates
Thursday 19th April 2012
Thursday 21st June 2012
Thursday 20th September 2012
Thursday 13th December 2012
All sales start at midday
The catalogue for 19th April 2012 will be online here by the afternoon of 30th March.
Last Sale Details for 15th December 2011
| Lot No. | Image | Piano | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bechstein (c1908) A 6ft Model A grand piano in a rosewood case on turned octagonal legs. | £1,200 - 1,800 | |
| 2 | Kawai (c1983) A 108cm Model CE7N upright piano in a bright ebonised case. | £700 - 1,000 | |
| 3 | Gors & Kallmann (c1914) A 5ft 2in grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs together with a plum-upholstered mahogany stool. | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 4 | Welmar (c1976) An upright piano in a mahogany case. | £600 - 800 | |
| 5 | Steinway (c1903) A 6ft 2in Model A grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs together with a yellow-velvet upholstered duet stool. | £6,000 - 8,000 | |
| 6 | George Rogers (c1930s) A 4ft 6in grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is together with a stool | £400 - 600 | |
| 7 | Yamaha (c1979) A 5ft 7in Model G2 grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs together with a matching black upholstered adjustable stool. | £3,000 - 4,000 | |
| 8 | Steinway (c1899) A 7ft 5in Model C grand piano in a rosewood case on turned fluted ‘elephant’ legs. | £12,000 - 18,000 | |
| 9 | Blüthner (c1990) An upright piano in a traditional style mahogany case together with a matching burgundy-upholstered stool. | £3,000 - 5,000 | |
| 10 | Barratt & Robinson A 6-octave grand piano in a late-Art Deco style satin maple case raised on curved side slab supports together with a matching duet stool on cabriole supports. (See inside colour illustrations) | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 11 | Yamaha (c1995) A 110cm Silent Series MP80 upright piano in a bright ebonised case. | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 12 | Broadwood (c1995) A 5ft 10in grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs. | £1,500 - 2,000 | |
| 13 | Bechstein (c1887) A 7ft 4in Model C grand piano in a cream case on turned octagonal legs. | £600 - 800 | |
| 14 | Bösendorfer (c1920) A 7ft 5in Model 225 grand piano on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is in an ebonised case on turned and faceted legs. | £3,000 - 5,000 | |
| 15 | Music Chest An Edwardian mahogany three drawer music chest raised on square moulded legs; width 51cm. (See inside colour illustration) | £100 - 150 | |
| 16 | Steinway (c1896) A 7ft 5in grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs. | £10,000 - 15,000 | |
| 17 | Yamaha (c1980) A 6ft Model C3 grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs together with a blue & white upholstered matching stool. | £4,500 - 6,500 | |
| 18 | Weinbach (c1987) A modern style upright piano in a mahogany case together with a green-upholstered adjustable stool. | £500 - 700 | |
| 19 | Bechstein (c1901) An overstrung upright piano in a rosewood case with a floral inlaid panel. | £250 - 450 | |
| 20 | Longman, Clementi & Compy (c1800) A restored square piano in a mahogany and boxwood strung case on a tray base, the enamelled fascia reading, 'New Patent Longman Clementi & Compy Cheapside London' surrounded with a painted floral design. (See inside colour illustration) | £700 - 1,000 | |
| 21 | Bechstein (c1937) A 4ft 7in Model S grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs. | £4,000 - 6,000 | |
| 22 | Kawai (c1981) A 6ft grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is a Model GS3C | £2,500 - 3,500 | |
| 23 | *Yamaha A Model U1H upright piano in a bright ebonised case. VAT ON HAMMER PRICE FOR THIS LOT | £1,500 - 1,700 | |
| 24 | William de Blaise A 5ft single manual harpsichord in a walnut case. | £400 - 600 | |
| 25 | Music Stand A nineteenth century rosewood duet music stand, the double-hinged adjustable top raised on a reeded column, platform base and scroll feet. (See inside colour illustration) | £200 - 300 | |
| 26 | Steinway (c1907) A 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in a rosewood case. | £7,000 - 9,000 | |
| 27 | Bechstein (late-19th century) A 7ft 4in grand piano in a rosewood case on turned octagonal legs together with a leather-upholstered adjustable stool. | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 28 | Carlman (c2007) A 4ft 2in Model 125 'baby' grand piano in a matt walnut case on square tapered legs. | £800 - 1,200 | |
| 29 | Estonia (c1978) A 6ft 3in Model 3 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 30 | Steinway (c1904) A fine 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in a rosewood and inlaid Art Case, raised on dual square tapered legs, together with a matching stool; both decorated with swags, ribbons and foliate ornament. This piano has been fully restored by Cambridge Pianoforte in 1994. (See inside colour illustration) | £20,000 - 25,000 | |
| 31 | Kaps (c1875) A 6ft grand piano in a walnut case on turned octagonal legs together with a green upholstered stool. This piano has been reconditioned. | £800 - 1,200 | |
| 32 | Steinway (c1926) A 5ft 7in grand piano in a rosewood Colonial style Art Case on baluster supports; the design based on the first piano built by Heinrich Steinweg in 1836. | £6,000 - 8,000 | |
| 33 | Bechstein (c1900) An upright piano in a rosewood case complete with sconces. | £1,200 - 1,800 | |
| 34 | Dulcitone A dulcitone in a stained oak case. | £200 - 400 | |
| 35 | Music Cabinet An Art Nouveau mahogany music cabinet, the shelved interior enclosed by a pair of panelled doors with copper tulip strap hinges, raised on cabriole legs; width 52 cm. (See inside colour illustration) | £120 - 180 | |
| 36 | Steinway (c1895) A 6ft grand piano in a bright rosewood case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is a 6ft 2in 3-pedal Model A grand piano. | £6,000 - 8,000 | |
| 37 | Samick A Model SU110F upright piano in a bright mahogany case with cabriole supports. | £600 - 800 | |
| 38 | Bechstein (c1890) A 6ft 8in Model B grand piano in a bright ebonised case on turned octagonal legs together with a matching duet stool. This piano has been fully restored. | £3,000 - 4,000 | |
| 39 | *Yamaha A Model U1H upright piano in a bright ebonised case. VAT ON HAMMER PRICE FOR THIS LOT | £1,500 - 1,700 | |
| 40 | Bechstein (c1900s) A 6ft 6in Model B grand piano in an inlaid satinwood case decorated with swag ribbon and foliate ornament on dual-square tapered legs. (See back cover and inside colour illustration) | £12,000 - 18,000 | |
| 41 | W Hoffmann (c1999) A 115cm traditional style upright piano in a bright mahogany case together with a beige-upholstered adjustable mahogany stool. | £2,000 - 2,500 | |
| 42 | Görs & Kallmann A 5ft 1in grand piano in a rosewood case together with a tapestry-upholstered stool. | £800 - 1,200 | |
| 43 | Kawai (c1986) A 5ft 10in Model KG2D grand piano in a bright mahogany case together with a matching stool. | £3,000 - 4,000 | |
| 44 | Schimmel A grand piano in a gilt and white Rococo style case on cabriole supports together with a matching stool. | £4,000 - 6,000 | |
| 45 | Music Cabinet A late-Victorian walnut music cabinet the shelved mirror back above a glazed door and hinged fall compartment below, on bracket feet; width 48cm. (See inside colour illustration) | £150 - 200 | |
| 46 | Ritter A 4ft 9in Model 145 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 47 | Chappell (c1970s) A modern style upright piano in a bright mahogany case. AMENDMENT Is in a satin mahogany case together with a traditional stool on cabriole legs. | £600 - 800 | |
| 48 | Steinway (c1905) A 9ft Model D concert grand piano in an ebonised case. The legs supported by an 'A' frame. | £14,000 - 18,000 | |
| 49 | Yamaha (c2008) A Model YUS35 hand-built Silent System 125cm upright piano in a bright ebonised case together with a grey-upholstered ebonised stool. AMENDMENT Is a Model YUS3S hand-built 125cm upright piano (not Silent System) | £3,000 - 4,000 | |
| 50 | Harp Piano by Dietz of Paris & Brussels (c1830) A harp piano in Cuban mahogany. Formerly property of descendants of William Harrison, ninth President of the United States. Instrument is believed to originally have been in the White House. (See front cover and inside colour illustration) | £8,000 - 10,000 | |
| 51 | Bechstein (c1881) A 6ft 8in Model B grand piano in an ebonised case on turned octagonal legs. | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 52 | Zender (c1980) An upright piano in a white case together with a matching stool. | £500 - 700 | |
| 53 | Elysian (c1984) A Prima Model upright piano in a modern style oak case together with a green topped stool. | £600 - 800 | |
| 54 | Blüthner (c1980) A 5ft 5in grand piano in a bright ebonised case together with a stool. | £4,000 - 6,000 | |
| 55 | Fazioli (c2004) A 7ft Model 212 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. The current retail price for this instrument is £71,400. | £40,000 - 45,000 | |
| 56 | Phillips (c1815) A square piano in a mahogany case on six slender turned supports. AMENDMENT Is together with a round Victorian stool. | £300 - 500 | |
| 57 | Yamaha (c1993) A Model U1 upright piano in a bright ebonised case. AMENDMENT In a bright mahogany case. | £1,800 - 2,200 | |
| 58 | Kawai (c2009) A 5ft 5in Model RX1 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs together with an adjustable stool. | £7,000 - 9,000 | |
| 59 | Reid Sohn (c2003) A 5ft 3in Model 160 grand piano in a bright white case on square tapered legs together with a matching adjustable stool. | £1,500 - 2,000 | |
| 60 | Schoene-Zumpe 1792 A rare Schoene-Zumpe square piano of 1792 in a mahogany and ebony & boxwood strung case on a tray base with three pedals. This instrument was restored in 1983. (See article in Catalogue and inside colour illustration. Also online Newspage) | £4,000 - 6,000 | |
| 61 | Steinway (c1884) A 6ft old style Model A grand piano in an ebonised case on later square tapered legs. | £4,000 - 6,000 | |
| 62 | Blüthner (c1971) A 9ft concert grand piano in a satin ebonised case on square tapered legs; on an ‘A’ frame. | £7,000 - 10,000 | |
| 63 | Bechstein (c1897) An overstrung upright piano in an ebonised and inlaid case. | £600 - 800 | |
| 64 | Stool An ebonised adjustable concert stool on turned legs together with a metronome. | £70 - 100 | |
| 65 | WITHDRAWN Steinway (c1890) A 6ft 11in Model B grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs. | Withdrawn | |
| 66 | Stools A collection of six new piano stools. | £100 - 150 | |
| 67 | Stools A similar lot (6). | £100 - 150 | |
| 68 | Hoffmann (c2010) A Model 112 upright piano in a bright ebonised case. | £1,800 - 2,000 | |
| 69 | Bechstein (c1905) A 6ft Model A grand piano in a rosewood case. | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 70 | Steinway (c1900) A 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in a Louis XV style mahogany case raised on carved shell and foliate decorated slender cabriole legs terminating in brass cappings and castors. (See inside colour illustration) | £15,000 - 20,000 | |
| 71 | Astor An upright piano in a traditional style bright mahogany case. AMENDMENT Is together with a stool. | £700 - 1,000 | |
| 72 | Steinway (c1877) A square piano in a rosewood case on turned legs with fretwork music-stand and lyre pedals. | £800 - 1,200 | |
| 73 | *Yamaha A Model U1H upright piano in a bright ebonised case. VAT ON HAMMER PRICE FOR THIS LOT | £1,500 - 1,700 | |
| 74 | Bechstein (c1901) A 6ft Model A grand piano in an ebonised case on turned legs. | £800 - 1,200 | |
| 75 | Bösendorfer (c1923) A 9ft concert grand piano in an ebonised case on square legs. | £5,000 - 7,000 | |
| 76 | Brodman (c2005) A traditional style upright piano in a bright ebonised case. AMENDMENT A Model 132. | £1,500 - 2,000 | |
| 77 | Boston (c1999) A 6ft 4in Model 193 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs together with a matching duet bench. | £8,000 - 10,000 | |
| 78 | Stool An ebonised upholstered adjustable stool. | £40 - 60 | |
| 79 | Stool An oak button down adjustable concert stool with fluted legs. | £80 - 120 | |
| 80 | Dulcitone An oak-cased dulcitone raised on slender cabriole legs supplied by Millers & Son, Cambridge; together with a booklet entitled, 'Hints On Playing And Adjusting The Dulcitone'. (See inside colour illustration) | £200 - 400 | |
| 81 | WITHDRAWN Steinway An early-twentieth century New York Model 1098 upright piano in a bright ebonised case. This piano has been re-built and re-polished | Withdrawn | |
| 82 | Bechstein (c1897) A 6ft Model A grand piano in a bright ebonised case on turned octagonal legs. This piano has been fully restored. | £5,000 - 7,000 | |
| 83 | Sohmer (c1960) A traditional style upright piano in a walnut case together with a matching piano bench. | £400 - 600 | |
| 84 | Yamaha (c1986) A 5ft 7in Model G2J grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs together with a stool on cabriole legs. | £3,000 - 4,000 | |
| 85 | Steinway (c1900) A 6ft 2in Model A grand piano in an ebonised case on 'elephant legs' together with the original re-upholstered stool. AMENDMENT Is a 6ft old style Model A grand piano | £6,000 - 8,000 | |
| 86 | Bechstein (c1904) A 6ft 8in Model B grand piano in a rosewood case on turned legs together with an adjustable stool. AMENDMENT Is a 6ft Model A grand piano. | £1,500 - 2,000 | |
| 87 | WITHDRAWN Elysian (c1986) A 5ft 3in grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. | Withdrawn | |
| 88 | Yamaha (c2006) A Model P116 upright piano in a bright ebonised case. | £1,800 - 2,400 | |
| 89 | Bechstein A 7ft 8in grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is in a re-polished rosewood case | £2,500 - 3,500 | |
| 90 | S Mercier, Paris (c1860s) A small French cottage upright piano in a walnut and boxwood strung panelled case with carved baluster front supports. (See inside colour illustration) | £700 - 1,000 | |
| 91 | Brodman (c2005) A traditional style upright piano in a bright ebonised case. AMENDMENT A Model 125 | £1,500 - 2,000 | |
| 92 | Steinway (c1925) A 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in a satin ebonised case on square tapered legs. | £6,000 - 8,000 | |
| 93 | Bechstein (c1902) A 6ft 7in Model V grand piano in a rosewood case. AMENDMENT Is in a mahogany Sheraton style case. | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 94 | Ibach (c1912) A 7ft 10in grand piano in a bright ebonised case on column supports together with a stool. This piano has been re-built. | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 95 | Bösendorfer (c1927) A 131cm upright piano in an ebonised case. This piano was reconditioned in 1981. | £6,000 - 8,000 | |
| 96 | Yamaha A 6ft 1in Model G3 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs together with a matching adjustable stool. | £3,000 - 4,000 | |
| 97 | Steinway, New York (c1966) A 6ft 11in Model B grand piano in a satin ebonised case together with a matching adjustable stool. | £15,000 - 20,000 | |
| 98 | Weber (c2008) A 4ft 11in Model 150 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. | £1,500 - 2,000 | |
| 99 | WITHDRAWN Brodman (c2005) A traditional style upright piano in a bright ebonised case. | Withdrawn | |
| 100 | Motor Vehicle Number Plate P14NCS NB There will be an additional charge by the DVLA for transferring ownership. The illustration is an interpretation of how the plate may look. It is the responsibility of the new owner to ensure the legality of the plate. (See inside colour illustration) | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 101 | Steinway (c1866) An upright piano in an ebonised case with fretworked front panels. This whole instrument has been reconditioned. | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 102 | Bechstein (c1900s) A 7ft 4in grand piano in a bright ebonised case on turned octagonal legs. This piano has been fully re-built and re-polished; some damage to case. AMENDMENT Is 6ft 8in. | £2,000 - 3,000 | |
| 103 | Challen (c1930s) A 4ft 6in grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs. This piano was restored in 1972. | £800 - 1,200 | |
| 104 | WITHDRAWN Steinway An early-twentieth century 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. This piano has been re-built and re-polished. | Withdrawn | |
| 105 | Richard Lipp (c1905) An overstrung upright piano in a rosewood case with sconces. | £600 - 800 | |
| 106 | Bechstein (c1889) A 6ft grand piano in a rosewood case. AMENDMENT Has turned octagonal legs and is together with a stool. | £1,200 - 1,800 | |
| 107 | Ibach (c1912) A 6ft 6in grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs together with an upholstered duet stool. This piano was restored by Harrods in 1970. AMENDMENT Is 6ft. | £600 - 800 | |
| 108 | Bechstein (c1898) A 6ft 6in grand piano in a rosewood case on turned octagonal legs together with a mauve-upholstered duet stool. This piano has been reconditioned. AMENDMENT Has beige-upholstered stool. | £1,500 - 2,000 | |
| 109 | Bechstein (c1901) An overstrung upright piano in an ebonised case. | £600 - 800 | |
| 110 | Steinway (c1968) A 5ft 7in Model M grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs. | £10,000 - 15,000 | |
| 111 | Blüthner (c1900) A 6ft 3in grand piano in a rosewood case on turned legs. AMENDMENT Is 5ft 8in with Aliquot stringing | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 112 | Yamaha (c1981) A 6ft grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. | £3,000 - 5,000 | |
| 113 | Hellas (c1985) A Model 126 upright piano in a bright ebonised case together with a matching upholstered adjustable stool. | £700 - 1,000 | |
| 114 | Bechstein (c1929) A 6ft 8in Sheraton style Model B grand piano in a mahogany case on dual square tapered legs. | £3,000 - 5,000 | |
| 115 | Bechstein (c1913) A 6ft 8in Model B grand piano in a Sheraton style mahogany case on dual square tapered legs. | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 116 | Bechstein (c1905) A Model 10 upright piano in an ebonised case together with a beige-upholstered ebonised stool. | £400 - 600 | |
| 117 | Steinway (c1911) A Vertegrand upright piano in a bright mahogany case. This piano has been fully restored. AMENDMENT Is in a satin mahogany case. | £6,000 - 8,000 | |
| 118 | Bechstein (c1908) A 6ft Model A grand piano in a rosewood case on turned legs. | £1,500 - 2,000 | |
| 119 | Schiedmayer A 6ft grand piano in a rosewood and ebonised case on turned legs. This piano was extensively restored by Courtney Pianos in 2000. | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 120 | Steinway (c2009) A recent 6ft 2in Model A grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs together with a matching stool. | £28,000 - 34,000 | |
| 121 | Blüthner (c1913) A 6ft 3in Model 8 Aliquot strung grand piano in a rosewood case on dual square tapered legs. | £1,500 - 2,000 | |
| 122 | Steinway (c1908) A 5ft 10 in Model O grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is in an oak case | £7,000 - 9,000 | |
| 123 | Bechstein (c1900) A 6ft 6in Sheraton style grand piano in a rosewood case on dual square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is on an A-frame | £1,000 - 1,500 | |
| 124 | Stool A bright ebonised concert adjustable piano stool with a leather button down seat. | £100 - 150 | |
| 125 | Stool A bright ebonised concert adjustable piano stool with a leather button down seat. | £100 - 150 | |
| 126 | Stool A bright ebonised concert adjustable piano stool with a leather button down seat. | £100 - 150 | |
| 127 | Stool A bright ebonised concert adjustable piano stool with a leather button down seat. | £100 - 150 | |
| 128 | Stool A bright ebonised concert adjustable piano stool with a leather button down seat. | £100 - 150 | |
| 129 | Stool A bright ebonised concert adjustable piano stool with a leather button down seat. | £100 - 150 | |
| 130 | Stool A bright ebonised concert adjustable piano stool with a leather button down seat. | £100 - 150 | |
| 131 | Stool A bright ebonised concert adjustable piano stool with a leather button down seat. | £100 - 150 | |
| 132 | Stool A bright ebonised concert adjustable piano stool with a leather button down seat. | £100 - 150 | |
| 133 | Stool A bright ebonised concert adjustable piano stool with a leather button down seat. | £100 - 150 | |
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