*Lot 112 - Blüthner - | Est. £3,000 - £5,000 - Amendment
Amendment: A 5ft 6in Model 10 grand piano in a bright ebonised case on square tapered legs. There is VAT on this Lot.
*20% VAT on the Hammer Price + Buyer’s Premium: 24% incl. VAT
Condition Report:
LOT 112 – BLÜTHNER GRAND
Is 5ft 5in
Casework: The case is in generally acceptable condition but there are areas of damage to both cheek blocks and one or two knocks to the rail under the key slip, as well as small impact marks in various other places. There is also surface scratching, expected on polyester.
Frame and Soundboard: Are good, as are the pins and strings. Just a little dust on the soundboard. Please note: although this has no effect on sound, the polish has started to craze on the soundboard – this is not really noticeable.
Keys and Keyboard: Is plastic and in good condition, although please note that there is a little side-to-side play in this keyboard.
Hammers and Action: Are good, although the hammers, in my opinion, would benefit from a re-shaping as they are squared, particularly in the tenor and treble areas.
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% incl. VAT
More pictures of this lot will be uploaded on Thursday 23rd March.
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.
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 25th March 9am-5pm, Sunday 26th March 9am-5pm, Monday 27th March 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 28th March 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