Lot 87 - Steinway (c1928) - | Est. £5,000 - £7,000
A 5ft 7in Model M grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs; together with a stool.
Condition Report:
LOT 87 – STEINWAY GRAND
Casework: The case is in good condition and has been re-polished at some point in the recent past and although not the modern synthetic polyester that we expect on modern bright ebony instruments, it is nonetheless polished to a high shine and does a very good impersonation.
Frame, Pins, Strings, Soundboard and Bridges: Are all in solid condition and would probably benefit from a clean but work has been done to this piano and to a good standard at some point in the fairly recent past – I would say between 30 and 40 years ago, so the piano itself in that respect needs nothing. There are one or two areas of corrosion, the pins are a little bit mildly corroded and there is corrosion on the strings, but once again, I think this will clean with our old friend Scotch-Brite.
Hammers and Action: The action, likewise, is good and solid and works well.
Keys and Keyboard: Is ivory and it is in generally good condition but there are one or two very small and inconsequential splits to some of the keytops at the front and a little yellowing, and one keytop in the bass end has a little damage but this does not detract from the overall look of the piano.
General Notes: This is a handsome little piano and it plays nicely and can be lived with as is.
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 14th September.
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.
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VIEWING
Viewing for this auction is by appointment only. We have three viewing days as follows ;
Saturday 16th September 9am-5pm, Sunday 17th September 9am-5pm, Monday 18th September 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 19th September 2023
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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.
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Your own transport company can be used but you/they will have to arrange a collection slot with Griffin Transport UK.
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AUCTION INFORMATION
VENUE
Griffin Transport UK
1 Sydney Road
Watford
WD18 7XX