Lot 1299
A Steinway and Sons Model M Grand Piano 
Sale 1086 - European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Oct 18, 2022 11:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$7,000 - $9,000

Sold for $7,500

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Steinway and Sons Model M Grand Piano 
1965
serial number 389471, with an associated bench. 
Height 39 x width 56 x depth 67 inches. 
Property from a Private Collection
Condition Report
Old scuffs, marks and scratches throughout. Having an uneven finish to case. The top with an area of sun fading to one half, the other half was covered by lid and has a darker finish. The finish is flaking and shipping along edges and side of piano that was exposed to sunlight. A few areas of loss to veneer on side of case near legs. The piano keys all strike and return normally. Soundboard appears intact without cracks or other damage. Uncertain of prior tuning and servicing. Additional images available upon request.

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