13th December 2012 Auction Results
Lot No.
Piano
Estimate
Price Realised
1
Kemble (c2000) A modern style upright piano in a satin mahogany case.
£600 - 800
£700
2
Bechstein (c1933) A 5ft 6in grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£2,000 - 3,000
£1,600
3
Yamaha (c1981) A 5ft 3in Model G1 grand piano in a bright mahogany case. AMENDMENT Is together with a stool.
£2,000 - 3,000
£2,600
4
Petrof (c1986) An upright piano in a bright ebonised case. AMENDMENT Is in a satin mahogany case.
£600 - 800
£350
5
Steinway (c1892) A 'Vertegrand' overstrung upright piano in an ebonised case.
£800 - 1,200
£1,600
6
Piano Stool An ebonised concert adjustable stool with a leather buttoned top.
£100 - 150
£150
7
Steinway A 6ft 2in Model A grand piano in a bright rosewood case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is a 6ft "old style" Model A THERE IS VAT ON THIS LOT
£3,000 - 5,000
£3,200
8
Steinbach (c1990) A 5ft grand piano in a walnut case on square tapered legs.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,200
9
Yamaha A Model U1D upright piano in a bright ebonised case.
£1,700 - 1,900
£1,650
10
Bechstein A 6ft Model IV grand piano in an Arts and Crafts style mahogany inlaid case on six square formed cluster legs united by stretchers. (See inside colour illustration)
£3,000 - 5,000
£2,600
11
Blüthner (c1908) A 6ft 3in grand piano in an ebonised case on turned and fluted legs together with a stool.
£800 - 1,200
£750
12
Yamaha (c2006) A 5ft Model GB1 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs together with a matching leather topped adjustable stool.
£3,500 - 4,500
£3,000
13
Welmar (c1995) A modern style upright piano in a bright mahogany case together with a matching red-topped stool.
£700 - 1,000
£1,050
14
Blüthner (c1937) A 5ft 1in grand piano in a fiddleback mahogany case on square tapered legs together with a blue-upholstered adjustable mahogany stool.
£3,000 - 5,000
£5,200
15
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16
Steinway (c1920) A 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£8,000 - 12,000
£5,200
17
Kawai (c1990) A 5ft 6in Model KG-1E grand piano in a bright mahogany case together with a matching stool.
£2,500 - 3,500
£2,300
18
Bechstein (c1910) A Model 8 upright piano in a rosewood case.
£600 - 800
£820
19
Yamaha A Model U1E upright piano in a bright ebonised case.
£1,700 - 1,900
£2,000
20
Silver Jewellery Case A silver jewellery case in the form of a grand piano, the fall revealing a ring compartment, the hinged top lid concealing a padded compartment; on turned legs. Marked Birmingham 1911 and measuring 12.5cm long and 9cm wide. Jewellery not included (See back cover and inside cover illustration)
£800 - 1,200
Unsold
21
Clementi (c1805) An unrestored square piano in a mahogany and chequered strung case, the fascia nameboard bearing the maker's name surrounded by garlands and flowers; on a tray base.
£400 - 600
£1,150
22
Yamaha (c2000) A 5ft 8in Model C2L grand piano in a bright dark mahogany case on square tapered legs together with a tan duplex piano-cover.
£4,000 - 6,000
£4,900
23
Piano Stool A polished mahogany concert stool with an antiqued hide seat.
£150 - 250
£310
24
Petrof (c1998) A Model 115 upright piano in a bright ebonised case. AMENDMENT Is in a satin ebonised case.
£800 - 1,200
£700
25
Erard (c1828) A square piano in a mahogany case with boxwood inlay and lion's claw feet on a tray base. (See inside colour illustration)
£1,500 � 2,000
£2,200
26
Steinway (c1908) A Vertegrand upright piano in an ebonised case.
£1,000 - 1,5000
£800
27
Waldberg A grand piano in a rosewood case on dual square tapered legs.
£600 - 800
£200
28
Blüthner (c1936) A 6ft 3in grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£3,000 - 5,000
£3,100
29
Piano Stool A fully adjustable leather-upholstered ebonised duet stool.
£150 - 200
£350
30
Steinway (c1919) No 194464 A 6ft 6in electric Duo-Art player grand piano in a walnut quarter-veneered and boxwood strung art case, raised on dual-turned foliate decorated legs; together with a matching duet stool and a number of rolls. (See inside colour illustration)
£12,000 - 18,000
Unsold
31
Blüthner (c1885) A grand piano in a rosewood case. AMENDMENT Is 6ft in an ebonised case.
£600 - 800
£720
32
Spinet (1967) A single manual spinet in a plain case on three slender square tapered supports; built by George Smith of Portland, Oregon.
£400 - 600
£200
33
Steinway (c1927) A 5ft 7in Model M grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. This piano has been fully restored.
£12,000 - 14,000
£12,000
34
Knight (c1973) A small upright piano in a mahogany case together with a stool. AMENDMENT Has no stool with it.
£600 - 800
£800
35
Boisselot (c1860) A grand piano in a banded case with an ornate fretwork music-stand, on a baluster and faceted legs. (See inside colour illustration)
£800 � 1,200
£400
36
Bechstein (c1907) A 6ft 8in Model B grand piano in a mahogany case on dual square tapered legs.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,550
37
Reisland by Zender (c1970s) A small modern style upright piano in a white case
£400 - 600
£380
38
Steinway (c1925) A 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in rosewood case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is together with a stool.
£7,000 - 9,000
£8,200
39
Yamaha A Model U1F upright piano in a bright ebonised case; solid leg style.
£1,600 - 1,800
£2,900
40
Kaps (c1880) A 6ft 3in grand piano in a burr walnut veneer on turned and faceted legs; the stringing is fitted with a Patent 'Resonator Grand' , a special resonator mounted in the treble section of the soundboard, plus double overstringing to increase bass response. (See inside colour illustration)
£800 � 1,200
£1,800
41
Yamaha (c1972) A 6ft 1in Model C3 grand piano bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£4,000 - 6,000
£3,500
42
Bechstein (c1934) A 5ft 6in Model L grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs; together with two stools. AMENDMENT Has only one stool.
£2,000 - 3,000
£2,800
43
Ronisch (c1983) A 115cm upright piano in a bright mahogany case.
£500 - 700
£380
44
Schimmel A 7ft 6in grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs together with a stool. AMENDMENT Is 6ft 11ins and has no stool with it.
£7,000 - 10,000
£5,000
45
Broadwood (c1842) A 7ft grand piano in a mahogany case with foliate carved cheeks on turned and faceted legs; bichord stringing with a 6-octave compass. (See inside colour illustration)
£2,000 � 3,000
Unsold
46
Squire A "baby" grand piano in a walnut case on slab sided legs in the Art Deco style; together with a duet stool.
£1,000 - 3,000
£700
47
Weber (c2008) A 4ft 11in Model 150 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£1,800 - 2,200
£1,500
48
Longman A square piano in a mahogany and ebony strung case on slender turned and fluted legs; the fascia bearing the maker's name surrounded by foliate and floral design. This instrument is in working order and was fully restored by Robert Morley & Co some years ago.
£600 - 800
£600
49
Yamaha A Model U1F upright piano in a bright ebonised case; solid leg style.
£1,600 - 1,800
£2,400
50
Steinway (c1898) A fine 6ft 11in Model B grand piano in a marquetry and inlaid case decorated with musical trophies, floral garland and swag ornament raised on square tapered legs. This piano is illustrated on the cover of 'Grand Piano' by Sidney Harrison, who previously owned this piano. He bought the piano from Steinway who had bought it back from its first owner. The current owner bought it through Phillips many years ago from the estate of Sidney Harrison; thus the piano has had only three owners from new. The piano is sold together with a copy of 'Grand Piano'. (See front cover and inside colour illustrations)
£25,000 - 35,000
£25,000
51
Bechstein (c1909) A 6ft 8in Model B grand piano in an ebonised case on turned octagonal legs together with a green topped stool.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,300
52
Marshall & Rose (c1998) A Regency model upright piano with a pyramid mahogany veneered front panel.
£1,000 - 1,500
£800
53
Steinway (c1931) A 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs.
£5,000 - 7,000
£4,300
54
Blüthner (c1937) A 5ft 6in grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs.
£2,000 - 3,000
£3,200
55
Steck An Art-Deco upright piano in a walnut and rosewood cross-banded case with concave bottom-board. (See inside colour illustration)
£600 - 800
£400
56
Steinway (c1939) A 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. This piano has been fully restored.
£13,000 - 15,000
£12,500
57
August Förster A 6ft grand piano in an ebonised case.
£500 - 700
£620
58
Broadwood (c1866) An upright piano with ornate fretwork panels and turned baluster supports. This piano has been rebuilt.
£500 - 700
£780
59
Yamaha A Model U3C upright piano in a bright ebonised case.
£1,700 - 1,900
£1,700
60
Fazioli (c2007) AMENDMENT Is circa 2002 A 9ft 2in concert grand piano in a bright ebonised case; as used at The Barbican Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Wigmore Hall, Cadogan Hall and many other prestigious venues; played by Herbie Hancock, Angela Hewitt and many others. (See inside colour illustration) AMENDMENT Is circa 2002
£40,000 - 50,000
£34,000
61
Blüthner (c1970s) A 7ft grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is No 147497 (circa 1987) A 7ft 6in Aliquot strung grand piano
£2,000 - 3,000
£4,500
62
Steinway (c1896) An upright piano in a rosewood and floral inlaid case, together with an upholstered adjustable stool.
£1,200 - 1,800
£3,200
63
Steinway (c1893) A 6ft "old style" Model A grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs.
£3,000 - 5,000
£2,600
64
Weinbach (c1990s) A modern style upright piano in a bright mahogany case.
£600 - 800
£500
65
Erard (c1832) An early grand piano in a mahogany and banded case with a barrel fall and carved cheeks; on baluster fluted legs with traditional lyre pedals. This instrument is from the same year as the Erard piano of Felix Mendelssohn, which was given to Erard to be modified at a later date. (See inside colour illustration)
£3,000 � 4,000
Unsold
66
Bechstein (c1890) A 6ft 7in Model V grand piano in a bright ebonised case on turned octagonal legs. This piano has been fully restored.
£3,000 - 5,000
Unsold
67
Piano Stool An adjustable duet concert stool.
£100 - 150
Unsold
68
Steinway (c1950) A Model V upright piano in a mahogany case together with a leather button adjustable oak stool.
£5,000 - 7,000
£3,400
69
Yamaha A Model U3F upright piano in a bright ebonised case.
£2,000 - 2,200
£1,950
70
Pleyel (c1911) A grand piano in a satinwood case with ebony stringing on four turned and fluted legs. (See inside colour illustration)
£700 � 1,000
£1,100
71
Erard (early-twentieth century) A grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs. This piano was reconditioned in 1996. AMENDMENT Is No 241064: A modern 4ft 6in grand piano in a bright mahogany case.
£800 - 1,200
£800
72
Steinway (c1904) A 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs, together with a stool. This piano has been restored.
£6,000 - 8,000
£8,200
73
Reid Sohn (c1978) A modern style upright piano in a bright mahogany case.
£500 - 700
£400
74
Steinway (c1927) A 5ft 7in Model M grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs. This instrument is the property of Lord & Lady Richard Attenborough. AMENDMENT Is together with a stool.
£5,000 - 7,000
£7,700
75
Kirkman (c1835) A grand piano in a mahogany case with carved cheeks and turned carved legs; the nameplate reading 'Joseph Kirkman Maker To His Majesty No3 Soho Square London' (See inside colour illustration)
£600 � 800
£820
76
Boston (c1998) A 5ft 2in Model 156 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs together with a matching stool. AMENDMENT Has an additional stool with it (ie 2 stools)
£4,000 - 6,000
£6,800
77
Steinway (c1913) A 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in a walnut case on square tapered legs.
£6,000 - 8,000
£8,500
78
Grotrian Steinweg (c2002) A 124cm Classic Model upright piano in a bright ebonised case together with a stool.
£7,000 - 9,000
Unsold
79
Yamaha (c1969) A Model U1 upright piano in a bright ebonised case together with a matching stool.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,550
80
Rippen (c1950s) A 6ft 1in grand piano in an iconic fifties' style steel grey and white painted aluminium case. (See inside colour illustration)
£4,000 - 6,000
£4,300
81
Yamaha (c2000) A 5ft 3in Model C1 grand piano in a bright mahogany case together with a matching adjustable stool and a piano cover.
£4,000 - 5,000
£4,200
82
Knauss A grand piano in a walnut case. AMENDMENT Is a Kuhse of Dresden 5ft grand piano on dual square tapered legs; together with a stool.
£600 - 800
£200
83
Blüthner (c1890) A 6ft 3in grand piano in a rosewood case with an ornate fretwork music-desk; on turned legs.
£800 - 1,200
£800
84
Steinway (c1925) A 9ft model D grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs together with two Steinway stools.
£12,000 - 16,000
£16,500
85
Clavichord (1972) Tom Goff & John Cobbe A clavichord in a walnut and cross-banded case the name-board with T.R.C.G. ET J.C.C. FECERUNT MCMLXXII; on a trestle base. (See inside colour illustration)
£800 - 1,200
£700
86
Weber (c2008) A 4ft 11in Model 150 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
1,800 - 2,200
£1,500
87
Kawai (c1991) A 5ft 10in Model RX2 grand piano in a bright ebonised case together with a matching black leather button stool. AMENDMENT Is a Model KG1, 5ft 5in.
£2,500 - 3,500
£3,500
88
Bechstein (c1894) A 6ft Model A grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs.
£1,000 - 1,500
£820
89
Yamaha (c1989) A traditional style Model U1A upright piano in a bright mahogany case.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,900
90
Erard (c1928) A 6ft grand piano in a Louis XIV style case with 6 fluted legs; the case veneered in diamond book-matched satinwood with rosewood cross banding, boxwood and ebony inlay stringing. (See inside colour illustration)
£1,000 � 1,500
£1,400
91
Steinway (c1911) A 6ft 2in Model A grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. This piano has been fully restored.
£15,000 - 17,000
Unsold
92
Cramer A 4ft 8in Sheraton style "baby" grand piano in an inlaid and marquetry light mahogany case on dual square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Has a matching stool
£2,000 - 3,000
£1,500
93
Blüthner (c1903) A 6ft 3in grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,300
94
Grotrian Steinweg (c1968) A Model 122 traditional style upright piano in a bright mahogany case.
£3,000 - 4,000
Unsold
95
Steinway (c1909) A 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£7,000 - 9,000
£8,500
96
Piano Stool A red topped piano stool.
£100 - 150
£200
97
Bechstein (c1863) A grand piano in a rosewood case with carved cheeks on turned and octagonal legs.
£1,500 � 2,000
£1,550
98
Challen (c1964) An upright piano.
£200 - 400
£240
99
Yamaha (c1988) A Model MX100A Disklavier upright piano in a traditional style bright ebonised case, together with a mustard-upholstered matching stool.
£1,200 - 1,800
£1,400
100
Stephan Hain An upright piano in the Art Nouveau style with extended top columns in an organic form; front panel inlaid with flowers surrounding an oval pictures of a female figure in period dress. AMENDMENT Is together with a stool. (See inside colour illustration)
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,850
101
Monington & Weston (c1933) An Art Deco style grand piano in a walnut case on fluted and tapered legs with scroll feet.
£1,000 - 1,500
£500
102
Schimmel (c1990) An upright piano with cabriole front supports in a bright mahogany case.
£2,000 - 3,000
£1,600
103
Bechstein (c1898) A 6ft Model A grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs.
£1,400 - 2,000
£1,500
104
Steinway (c1923) A Duo-Art Model K upright pedal electric player piano in a mahogany case; together with a stool, 2 Duo Art rolls and instruction leaflets. This instrument was restored in 2006.
£3,000 - 5,000
£2,000
105
Bechstein (c1975) A 5ft 6in Model L grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is in a walnut case.
£4,000 - 6,000
£3,800
106
Yamaha (c2000) A 5ft 2in Model GB1 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs, together with a matching red-upholstered duet stool
£3,000 - 4,000
£2,700
107
Steinway (c1890s) A 6ft 'Old Style' Model A grand piano in a re-polished rosewood case on "elephant" legs.
£6,000 - 8,000
Unsold
108
Bechstein (c1929) A 6ft Model A grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs together with a stool. AMENDMENT Is a 5ft 6in Model L grand piano circa 1908.
£1,500 - 2,000
£1,800
109
Bechstein A late-nineteenth century overstrung upright piano in a rosewood case with an incised front panel and baluster supports.
£1,000 - 1,500
£200
110
Steinway (c1902) A 5ft 10in Model O Sheraton style grand piano in a satinwood inlaid case on dual square tapered legs; together with a red leather topped mahogany duet stool. AMENDMENT Is in a rosewood inlaid case and estimate is amended.
£12,000 - 18,000
£11,000
111
Petrof (c1997) A 5ft 3in grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs.
£3,000 - 4,000
£2,000
112
Kawai (c1970) A traditional style upright piano in a bright ebonised case together with a matching stool.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,850
113
Steinway (c1936) A 6ft 11in Model B grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. This piano has been fully restored.
£22,000 - 25,000
£21,000
114
Schiedmayer (c1999) A baby grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs together with a matching gold-upholstered stool.
£4,000 - 6,000
£3,500
115
Steinway (c1880s) A 6ft "old style" Model A grand piano in a bright ebonised case. This piano has been fully restored.
£6,000 - 8,000
£5,000
116
Blüthner (c2007) A 6ft 3in grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is 5ft 6in.
£10,000 - 15,000
£11,500
117
Zimmerman (c1977) A 4ft 9in grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs.
£1,000 - 1,500
£800
118
Danemann A grand piano in an oak case on an Arts & Crafts trestle base.
£1,000 - 1,500
£500
119
Welmar (c1986) A Regency Model upright piano in a bright mahogany case with a flame mahogany front panel, together with a matching gold-upholstered stool.
£700 - 1,000
£1,250