Lot 118 - Blüthner (c1925) - | Est. £1,500 - £2,000
A 5ft 8in grand piano in an ebonised case on square tapered legs.
Ivory Registration Number: BCD92CYC
Condition Report:
LOT 118 – BLÜTHNER GRAND
Casework: Is generally good. There are one or two scratches but nothing of any consequence.
Frame and Soundboard: Are dusty. The soundboard has the beginnings of a split above the transfer, but this is having no bearing on sound and will not prove troublesome for many years to come. The pins and stringing look good. The bass strings are clean, as are the treble strings, and this suggests that this has had work done in the recent past. There has been presence of moth on certain parts of the piano’s bearing cloth and this will need to be factored in.
Keys and Keyboard: Is ivory – some keys are yellowed, some are not, but the overall condition is acceptable.
Hammers and Action: Are of the roller variety and look to be in good condition. The hammers could do with a re-shaping – they are slightly squared. There are one or two dampers which are holding up – most are not and this will need to be investigated. So just to clarify, there are one or two notes that are partially ringing on.
General Notes: This is a nice piano that just needs a good clean.
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 .
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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.
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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 28th March 2023
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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