Piano Auctions 23rd June
An Interesting Line-Up!
Six Early Keyboard Instruments in the June Sale
These instruments have not yet arrived at the saleroom in Watford; we look forward to full details and pictures nearer the time. But in the meantime these are the six to look out for.
Perhaps the star of the show is this beautiful and rare 1801 Broadwood grand, which appears to be in very good condition. Estimate £8,000 - £12,000.
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A grand piano by Maximilian Schott of Vienna, c. 1835. Schott formerly worked for Georg Haschka, and was granted his licence as an independant maker in 1831. Estimate £1,000 - £1,500.
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A very pretty Rolfe square piano c. 1810. This one has a fine example of the most elaborate of the nameboard decorations, featuring Turk's cap lilies, Rosa centifolia, sweet peas, morning glory,and blue auriculas. These were individally painted, and although there are several patterns, each one is slightly different. Estimate £800 - £1,200.
Like the Clementi below, this piano is in need of restoration.
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The flower painting on this Clementi is more often found before the turn of the century, but this piano is believed to be a few years later; we need to know the serial number(s) to be sure. Estimate £600 - £800.
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When carefully built, as this one appears to be, Zuckermann harpsichords can be very good and practical instruments. Built in Norwich 1974, 2 x 8', GG/EE - e3 (short octave) with buff, in the Italian style. Estimate £800 - £1,200.
Note the Broadwood in the background!
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No image or details yet, but there is the promise of a Clementi grand,
c. 1815 - 20.
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