Lot 66 - Blüthner (c1899) - | Est. £1,000 - £1,500
A 6ft 3in grand piano in an bright ebonised case on turned and fluted legs.
Condition Report:
LOT 66 – BLÜTHNER GRAND
Casework: Is in generally good condition and will have been re-polished at some point on the last 20 or 30 years. There are a few areas of damage on seams, most notably to the bass end cheek block and there are one or two dings and dents, nicks and general scratches which you get on these bright finishes. The top lid has a haze of scratches which will easily be buffed. There is slight movement – there has been a disagreement between the base wood and the polish on the foldback lid, but this is not noticeable in anything other than harsh light.
Frame and Soundboard: Are good. The soundboard has evidence of competently executed shims. The piano is very clean in this area. It is Aliquot Patent.
Keys and Keyboard: Ivory – one-piece – and is in generally good order, a little yellowing and could do with a clean, but is very presentable.
Hammers and Action: Are good. This action was obviously re-built and it is of the original L-Spring Patent type.
General Notes: This piano is in short a potentially lovely instrument that needs very little. It has the Blüthner characteristics.
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 8 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.
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 10th December 9am-5pm, Sunday 11th December 9am-5pm, Monday 12th December 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 13th December 2022
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