Lot 70 - Steinway (c1973) - | Est. £25,000 - £35,000
A 6ft 11in Model B grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs.
Condition Report:
LOT 70 – STEINWAY GRAND
Casework: The case is in generally very good condition. There are one or two of the scratches associated with these vulnerable high shine finishes but for its age it is in remarkably good order.
Frame, Pins, Strings, Soundboard and Bridges: Are all good – possibly a little corrosion to some of the treble strings but this will clean very easily – it is very localised.
Hammers and Action: The action, likewise, could do with a clean but it is in solid order. Please note: there is a broken hammer, the very top note, and this will need the attentions of a skilled technician or tuner, but this will need to be repaired.
Keys and Keyboard: The keyboard is a replacement plastic covering and in good condition.
General Notes: Overall, a lovely piano, with just that tiny disadvantage of a hammer repair and that is it. Once this is done, it really will be a wonderful instrument.
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.
Buyers 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.
Book an appointment online at pianoauctions.co.uk/appointments
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