*Lot 82 - Kawai (c1978) - | Est. £2,500 - £3,500
A 6ft 1in Model KG3-C grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. There is VAT on this Lot.
Condition Report:
LOT 82 – KAWAI GRAND
Casework: The case is in acceptable condition, although there are areas of damage all around the body of the piano, most notably to the bass and treble arms on the outer edges, and there are dings and dents and areas of rubbing generally to the piano. The legs have nicks here and there in line with the rest of the case.
Frame, Pins, Strings, Soundboard and Bridges: Are solid and could do with nothing more than a clean. There is a little very light corrosion to the treble strings but this is to be ignored. There is also what looks like a little spillage on the plate that covers wrest plank at the treble end, but this can also be ignored.
Hammers and Action: The action is good but the hammers are very squared. The best case scenario is that these hammers could be re-shaped, the worst is that they are replaced or re-covered. Interestingly, the piano still sounds rather nice.
Keys and Keyboard: Is plastic and is in good condition, although there is a tiny amount of side to side play but nothing serious.
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.
*20% VAT on the Hammer Price + Buyer’s 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