20 STEINWAYS IN SEPTEMBER 2010 SALE!

We continue to be a major source of Steinways and in our 9th September sale we have five uprights and sixteen grands. The uprights range from £1,000 for the older instruments up to £12,000 for a magnificent 2003 Model K.

The grands range from £3,000 (suitable for restoration) to £50,000, a 6ft 11in Model B with an inlaid case by C Mellier & Co

 Lot 130 A circa 2003 Model K upright in a bright ebonised case. Estimate £12,000 - £18,000
 Lot 50 A circa 1897 Model B grand in an inlaid case by C Mellier & Co Estimate £50,000 - £60,000 (see illustration right)

PIANOS FOR ALL POCKETS

Whether it's a small modern upright for the children to learn on or a concert grand for a top flight professional, Piano Auctions Ltd is becoming the preferred venue for all sorts of pianists.

With experts on hand to advise you during the viewing days, staff to help with bidding, and  a specialist removal company to arrange delivery, buying a piano in auction has never been easier!

In our 9th September 2010 sale we have 48 uprights ranging in estimate from £200 - 12,000 and also 66 grands ranging in estimate from £200 - £50,000. Truly something for every pocket!

Lot 30 Bosendorfer, circa 1950s. Estimate £15,000 to 20,000 (see illustration right).

YAMAHAS

Yamaha pianos continue to be a popular choice.

Yamaha Models U1 & U3 are widely recommended by piano teachers as a good instrument to take students through all their graded exams.

In our 9th September 2010 sale we have four grands, ranging from £2,000 to £5,000, and six uprights, ranging from £1,000 to £2,000.

PIANO FROM THE RITZ

Why not experience the opulence of the Ritz and take home this Sheraton style Brinsmead which was formerly in their Casino.

Lot 20* Estimate £1,000 to £1,500 (* VAT payable on the hammer price of this lot)

PIANO STOOLS

You can pay hundreds of pounds for a new adjustable piano stool so why not save some money and bid for one of the twelve stools we are offering as separate lots on our 9th September 2010 sale?

Guide prices range from £40 to £150.

BIDDING ON LINE

Online Bidding Details

Piano Auctions Ltd offer an online bidding service via the-saleroom.com for bidders who cannot attend the sale.

In completing the bidder registration on www.the-saleroom.com and providing your credit card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed withPiano Auctions Ltd  you:

1.                 Authorise Piano Auctions Ltd, if they so wish, to charge the credit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via the-saleroom.com, and

2.                Confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to Piano Auctions Ltd through www.the-saleroom.com and agree that Piano Auctions Ltd are entitled to ship the goods to the card holder name and card holder address provided in fulfilment of the sale.

Please note that any lots purchased via the-saleroom.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 3% commission charge + VAT at the rate imposed on the hammer price

NEVER BEEN TO AN AUCTION BEFORE?

With instruments, both uprights and grands, ranging from £400 - 60,000 this means there should be something for everyone at our next sale.

The auction is open to everyone and even if you are a novice we have friendly staff to advise on both the instruments and how to bid.

You might also like to visit our Beginners Auction Guide from our Buyers  page

STOP PRESS . . . STOP PRESS . . . STOP PRESS . . .

The results of sale for the auction on 9th September will be listed under 'Catalogue' by late afternoon.

Results of other past sales can be seen listed on the drop-down menu under 'Past Sales'.

The catalogue entries for our sale on 16th December 2010 will be listed under 'Catalogue' by Friday 26th November.

We had a fantastic mention in the Times - you can read it here. . .