17th September 2015 Auction Results
Lot No.
Piano
Estimate
Price Realised
1
Yamaha (c1980) A 5ft 3in Model G1 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£2,500 - 3,500
£2,200
2
Essex (c2007) A modern style upright piano in a bright ebonised case, together with a matching duet bench.
£1,000 - 1,500
£820
3
Bechstein (c1910) A 7ft grand piano in an ebonised case on turned octagonal legs. AMENDMENT Is a 6ft 7in Model B.
£1,000 - 1,500
£680
4
Weber A recent 4ft 8in grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs, together with a matching stool. AMENDMENT Has a new guide price due to some broken agraffes.
£400 - 600
£1,500
5
Steinway (c1890) A 6ft "old style" Model A grand piano in a ebonised case on "elephant" legs; together with a red-leather top adjustable stool. AMENDMENT Is in a rosewood case.
£4,000 - 6,000
Unsold
6
Yamaha (c1999) A Model U1N upright piano in a satin walnut case, together with a fabric-upholstered mahogany stool.
£1,500 - 2,000
£2,500
7
Kemble (c1969) A 4ft 6in "baby" grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs.
£1,000 - 1,500
£500
8
Blüthner (c1930s) A 4ft 11in grand piano in a fiddle-back mahogany case on cabriole legs; together with a duet stool on carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
£2,500 - 3,500
£4,200
9
Ritter A recent 4ft 9in Model 145 grand piano in a bright white case on square tapered legs.
£2,000 - 2,500
£1,900
10
Steinway (c1898) A late-nineteenth century 6ft 2in Model A grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT A 6ft "old style" Model A (85-notes).
£3,000 - 5,000
£3,500
11
Bechstein, London (c1930s) A 4ft 8in 'baby' grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs, together with a stool.
£2,000 - 3,000
£1,100
12
Steinway (c1972) A Model Z upright piano in a bright mahogany case.
£3,000 - 3,500
£3,300
13
Bechstein A grand piano in a rosewood case on turned octagonal legs.
£1,500 - 2,000
£1,800
14
Zimmerman (c1988) A 4ft 9in grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs, together with an upholstered duet stool.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,500
15
Lemme (c1817) A rare square piano in a figured mahogany case on turned and veneered legs with ormolu detail; five pedals including Janissary. (See inside colour illustration)
£1,200 - 1,500
£1,700
16
Bechstein (c1913) A 6ft Model A grand piano in a rosewood case on turned octagonal legs.
£1,200 - 1,800
£1,450
17
Piano Stool A duet piano stool.
£100 - 150
£80
18
Blüthner (c1914) A 5ft 8in grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£1,500 - 2,000
£2,700
19
Ronisch (c1988) A traditional style upright piano in a walnut case.
£600 - 800
£600
20
Steinway (c1900) A 6ft 2in 88-note Model A, three pedal grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. This piano has been fully restored.
£20,000 - 25,000
Unsold
21
Steinway (c1951) A 5ft 7in Model M grand piano in a walnut case on cabriole legs.
£7,000 - 9,000
£7,800
22
Kemble (c1978) A 4ft 9in grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs, together with a stool. AMENDMENT Is in a satin mahogany case and has no stool with it.
£1,000 - 1,500
£700
23
Steinway (c1894) A 6ft "old style" Model A grand piano in a bright rosewood case on square tapered legs.
£6,000 - 8,000
£5,500
24
Erard An upright piano in a nineteenth century ornate case with fretwork fascia and carved supports; together with a velvet-upholstered stool. The interior has been completely restored with a modern overstrung action.
£1,000 - 1,500
£550
25
An Edwardian Music Cabinet An Edwardian mahogany music cabinet containing five small drawers with hinged fronts; 52cm wide
£80 -120
£95
26
Blüthner (c1925) A 5ft 8in Style 5 grand piano in a walnut case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is in a rosewood case.
£2,000 - 2,500
£1,250
27
Challen (c2010) A 4ft 6in grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapering legs, together with a matching leather-top stool.
£1,200 - 1,800
£1,800
28
*Woodchester A modern style upright piano in a beechwood case. *VAT ON THIS LOT
£500 - 700
£380
29
Brodmann A recent Model 132 upright piano in a traditional style bright ebonised case.
£1,500 - 2,000
£2,150
30
Gabriel Gaveau, Paris (c1924) A 5ft grand piano in a mahogany case with inset burr elm panels and boxwood and ebony inlay stringing; on six thin tapering legs topped with gilded ormolu mounts. (See inside colour illustration)
£2,000 - 3,000
Unsold
31
Schiedmayer (c1952) A 6ft 6in grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs, together with an upholstered stool.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,550
32
WITHDRAWN
33
Yamaha (c1994) A 5ft 7in Model G2 grand piano in a bright ebonised case, together with a burgundy-top stool.
£3,000 - 5,000
£4,500
34
Kawai (c2007) A traditional style upright piano in a bright ebonised case.
£1,200 - 1,800
£1,250
35
Frederick Beck (c1779) A square piano in a mahogany case with a trestle base. The fascia bearing the inscription, 'Fredericus Beck Londini Fecit 1779, No 4 and 10, Broad Street, Golden Square' (See inside colour illustrations)
£700 - 1,000
£1,250
36
Steinway (c1955) A 5ft 7in Model M grand piano in a mahogany case, together with a stool.
£4,000 - 6,000
£4,200
37
Yamaha (c1972) A Model U1 upright piano in a bright ebonised case.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,200
38
Blüthner (c1936) A 4ft 11in grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs, together with a brown-leather top stool.
£2,000 - 3,000
£1,650
39
Hellas (c1982) A modern style upright piano in a light wood case.
£600 - 800
£400
40
Steinway (c1920) A 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in a satinwood case with original painted inset panels and further painted case decoration in musical motifs; on six fluted legs with carved and gilded details. This piano has been fully restored. (See back cover illustration)
£35,000 - 45,000
Unsold
41
Blüthner (c1901) A 6ft 3in grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs, together with a stool.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,100
42
Kemble (c2013) A 5ft Model KC151 grand piano in a bright ebonised case.
£2,000 - 3,000
£2,400
43
WITHDRAWN
44
Schimmel (c1991) A Model 126 upright piano in a bright walnut case, together with a matching stool.
£3,000 - 4,000
£2,900
45
Pleyel (c1924) A Modele 'Gronkowski' grand piano in a quilted mahogany case with inlaid kingwood and ebony stringing; on six fluted legs. (See inside colour illustration)
£2,000 - 3,000
£2,200
46
Steinway (c1917) A 5ft 6in 88-note Model M grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs; together with a black-leather buttoned top stool.
£5,000 - 7,000
£4,500
47
Blüthner (c1911) A 6ft 3in grand piano in a rosewood case on turned octagonal legs. This piano was re-conditioned in 2005.
£1,500 - 2,000
£1,500
48
Bösendorfer (c1982) A Model 132 upright piano in a bright mahogany case.
£5,000 - 7,000
£5,500
49
Steinway (c1892) No 70720 A 6ft 11in 85-note Model B grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is in a rosewood case.
£4,000 - 6,000
£2,800
50
Andreas Christensen PH Grand Piano designed by Poul Henningsen A rare 'PH Grand Piano' circa 1934 in the Nordic Modern style by Poul Henningsen. The case of painted wood, white leather and chromium plated steel; the lid and music desk with later purple Perspex. Examples of this instrument have been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Danish Design Museum in Copenhagen. (See front cover & inside illustrations and article on page 13)
£20,000 - 40,000
£22,000
51
Bechstein (c1894) An upright piano in an Arts & Crafts style mahogany case with extended front candle supports, strap-work hinges and lattice-work front panel; designed by Walter Cave.
£600 - 800
£800
52
Blüthner (c1909) A 6ft 3in grand piano in a rosewood case on turned and fluted legs.
£2,000 - 4,000
£1,000
53
Steinway (c1894) A Vertegrand upright piano in a rosewood case.
£700 - 1,000
£950
54
WITHDRAWN
55
Gebruder Knake (c1910) A 4ft 8in symmetrical grand piano in a rosewood case; with stylised legs and music stand in the Art Nouveau style. (See inside colour illustration)
£800 - 1,200
Unsold
56
Broadwood A late-nineteenth century grand piano in a rosewood case on turned tapered legs, together with a concert adjustable duet stool. This piano has been fully restored.
£800 - 1,000
£400
57
Kawai (c1996) A 5ft 1in Model GE-1 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£3,000 - 4,000
£2,300
58
Yamaha (c2008) A 4ft 11in Model GB1 grand piano on square tapered legs.
£3,000 - 4,000
£3,000
59
Steinway (c1915) A 5ft 10in 88-note Model O grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs.
£5,000 - 7,000
£6,500
60
Challen (c1935) A 4ft 6in grand piano in a Chinoiserie case on a black lacquered base, together with a matching duet stool. (See inside colour illustration)
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,550
61
Ritter A recent Model 110 upright piano in a traditional style bright ebonised case.
£700 - 900
£600
62
Steinway (c1890) A 6ft 2in Model A grand piano in a rosewood case on 'elephant' legs
£7,000 - 9,000
Unsold
63
Bechstein (c1928) A 5ft 6in 'Lilliput' Model L grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs.
£1,500 - 2,000
Unsold
64
Boston (c2005) A 5ft 10in Model 178 grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs, together with a matching stool.
£4,000 - 6,000
£5,200
65
Steinway (c1930s) A 9ft Model D concert grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs together with an ebonised concert adjustable stool. The frame bearing the signature Henry J Wood and dated 1940, together with other signatures. (See inside colour illustrations)
£15,000 - 20,000
£16,000
66
Blüthner (c1934) A 4ft 11in grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs.
£4,000 - 6,000
Unsold
67
Yamaha A Model MP80N Silent Series upright piano in a bright mahogany case. AMENDMENT Change to description in catalogue.
£800 - 1,200
£920
68
Steinway (c1909) A 6ft 2in 88-note Model A grand piano in a fiddleback mahogany case on square tapered legs, together with a stool. AMENDMENT Is a 5ft 10in Model O.
£4,000 - 6,000
£4,500
69
Kawai (c2001) A Model CX5N upright piano in a bright ebonised case.
£400 - 600
£550
70
Broadwood (c1798) A 7ft 6in fortegrand piano in a figured mahogany case with boxwood stringing, on a trestle base; compass of 5 1/2 octaves; the fascia bearing the inscription, 'John Broadwood and Son Great Pulteney Street Golden Square, London 1798'. This instrument was fully restored by the late Donald Adcock and is in good playing condition. Property of the late Mary, Lady Verney. (See inside colour illustrations)
£7,000 - 10,000
£12,500
71
Ritter A recent Model 110 upright piano in a traditional style bright ebonised case.
£700 - 900
£750
72
Young Chang (c1988) A 5ft 9in Model 175 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs, together with a matching stool.
£2,000 - 3,000
£1,700
73
Steinbach (c2002) A 5ft 3in Model 159 grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs.
£2,000 - 2,500
Unsold
74
Yamaha (c1976) A Model U1 upright piano in a bright ebonised case.
£1,200 - 1,600
£1,600
75
Steinway (c1984) A 9ft Model D concert grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£25,000 - 35,000
£26,000
76
Steinway (c1956) A 5ft 7in Hamburg Model M grand piano in a walnut case on square tapered legs; together with a brown-upholstered stool.
£9,000 - 12,000
£8,000
77
Blüthner (c1897) A 6ft 3in grand piano in an ebonised case on turned and fluted legs with ornate fretwork music stand. The interior was re-conditioned by Blüthner in 1986.
£1,500 - 2,000
£800
78
Yamaha (c1984) A Model M1SR upright piano in a bright mahogany case together with a stool.
£600 - 800
£1,200
79
Young Chang (c1990) A 6ft 1in Model G-185 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£1,500 - 2,000
£600
80
Steinway (c2000) A 9ft 'Anniversary' Model D concert grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. The soundboard bearing the transfer for the 125th Anniversary. (See inside colour illustration)
£40,000 - 50,000
£36,000
81
Ritter A recent Model 110 upright piano in a traditional style bright ebonised case.
£700 - 900
£700
82
Blüthner (c1982) A 4ft 11in Model 11 grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs, together with a stool
£2,000 - 3,000
£1,650
83
Astor (c2007) A 5ft Model G-56 grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs, together with a matching stool.
£1,500 - 2,000
£1,550
84
Broadwood (c1981) A modern style upright piano in a light mahogany case.
£300 - 500
£300
85
Yamaha (c2013) A 5ft 8in Model C2X grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs, together with a matching adjustable stool and piano cover.
£8,000 - 10,000
£9,200
86
Bechstein (c2006) A traditional style upright piano in a bright mahogany case, together with a matching stool.
£4,000 - 6,000
£4,200
87
Bechstein (c1900) A 6ft 7in Model B grand piano in a satin ebonised case on square tapered legs. This piano has been restored and the case re-polished.
£2,000 - 3,000
£1,600
88
Monington & Weston (c2005) A traditional style upright piano in a bright mahogany case together with a stool.
£500 - 700
£650
89
Kawai (c1998) A Model HAT-7 upright piano with silent system in a bright ebonised case, together with a stool.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,000
90
Bösendorfer (c2008) A 7ft 5in Model 225 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. Offered on behalf of Cato Music this piano was owned by Matthew Bellamy of Muse and was used exclusively to write and record the number one album 'The Resistance'. Matthew Bellamy will be happy to autograph the piano prior to delivery to the new owner. AMENDMENT Is together with a stool. (See inside colour illustration)
£25,000 - 30,000
£24,500
91
Bechstein (c1923) A 6ft 8in Model B grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs. AMENDMENT Is a 6ft Model A.
£1,200 - 1,800
£1,300
92
Kemble (c2005) A modern style upright piano in a mahogany case.
£600 - 800
£580
93
Steinway (c1896) A 6ft 2in Model A grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs, together with a stool.
£3,000 - 5,000
Unsold
94
Petrof (c1999) A 5ft 3in Model V grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£3,000 - 5,000
£2,200
95
Steinway (c1905) A 5ft 10in Model O grand piano in a rosewood case. This piano was re-built by Steinway approximately five years ago.
£15,000 - 20,000
£14,500
96
Yamaha (c2005) A Model P121 upright piano in an inlaid beech case, together with a matching red-upholstered stool.
£2,000 - 3,000
£1,650
97
Blüthner (c1902) A 6ft 3in grand piano in a mahogany case on square tapered legs. This piano has been fully re-conditioned and French polished.
£3,000 - 5,000
£1,500
98
Brodmann (c2010) A 6ft 1in Model 187 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£3,000 - 5,000
£4,600
99
Yamaha (c2008) A 6ft 1in Model C3 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£8,000 - 10,000
£10,500
100
Steinway (c1986) A 6ft 11in Model B grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
£25,000 - 35,000
£26,000
101
Steinway (c1896) A 6ft "old style" Model O grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs. This piano has been fully restored.
£6,000 - 8,000
£6,000
102
Kawai (c2002) A Model K20 upright piano in a bright ebonised case.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,250
103
Bechstein (c1904) A 6ft 8in Model B grand piano in a rosewood case on dual square tapered legs.
£1,000 - 1,500
£1,300
104
Steinway (c1969) A 6ft 2in Model A grand piano in a bright mahogany case on square tapered legs.
£15,000 - 20,000
£15,500
105
Steinway (c1900) A 6ft 2in 85-note Model A grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs, together with a matching duet stool. This piano has been re-conditioned. AMENDMENT Is a 6ft 'Old Style' Model A (85-note).
£10,000 - 15,000
Unsold
106
ADDITIONAL LOT Steinway (c1896) A Model A grand piano in a bright rosewood case on square tapered legs. This piano has been fully restored
£5,000 � 7,000
£6,200
107
Piano Stool A concert adjustable piano stool in a bright ebonised finish with buttoned leather top.
£120 - 160
£120
108
Piano Stool A concert adjustable piano stool in a bright ebonised finish with buttoned leather top.
£120 - 160
£120
109
Piano Stool A concert adjustable piano stool in a bright ebonised finish with buttoned leather top.
£120 - 160
Unsold
110
Piano Stool A piano stool in a bright ebonised finish with storage under a button leather top.
£130 - 160
£180
111
Piano Stool A piano stool in a bright ebonised finish with storage under a button leather top.
£130 - 160
£130
112
Piano Stool A piano stool in a bright ebonised finish with storage under a button leather top.
£130 - 160
£200
113
Piano Stool A duet double adjustable piano stool in a bright ebonised finish.
£180 - 220
£180
114
Piano Stool A duet double adjustable piano stool in a bright ebonised finish.
£180 - 220
£250