Lot 97 - Steinway (c1905) - | Est. £8,000 - £12,000
A 6ft 11in Model B grand piano in a rosewood case on square tapered legs; on an 'A' frame.
Condition Report:
LOT 97 – STEINWAY GRAND
Casework: The case is in need of re-polishing – there is polish loss, fading, abrasion marks and a little veneer loss, particularly to the area around the keyboard - now would be a good time for a re-polishing.
Frame, Pins, Strings, Soundboard and Bridges: Are solid and this piano has been re-strung – my guess would be at some point in the last 30 or 40 years and this work has been done to a good standard and as a result this piano sounds vibrant and bright. Please note: there are one or two splits forming on the bass side of the soundboard but they are having no bearing on the sound.
Hammers and Action: The action has also had work done as witnessed by pencil numbering marks, which means it has been through somebody’s workshop, but will need cleaning.
Keys and Keyboard: The keyboard is a modern plastic replacement covering and one note is missing – the very final F is missing and this will need to be replaced.
General Notes: Also, a new owner will note that this piano is on an ‘A’ frame and the castors are not present, so before this piano can be taken off the ‘A’ frame, new castors will need to be sourced and fitted, so this is something that needs to be considered. When all the work is done, this will of course be a magnificent piano – it still plays very nicely and sounds very powerful.
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.
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