A Régence Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany, Kingwood and Tulipwood Grand Piano
Sale 1145 - European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Apr 13, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$20,000 -
$30,000
Sold for $18,900
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Régence Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany, Kingwood and Tulipwood Grand Piano
Gaveau, Paris, Late 19th Century
serial number 32638, further numbered 1046 on one of the underside beams.
Height 40 x width 57 1/2 x length 73 1/4 inches.
Height 40 x width 57 1/2 x length 73 1/4 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from a Private Collection
Provenance:
Christie's, New York, Important Nineteenth Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Carpets, 31 October 2000, Lot 533
Condition Report
The case in overall decent, condition. Small area of replaced veneer on top edge of case, not noticeable when case is closed. One leg with a detached element where leg meets case, element retained. The keys are ivory with one ivory veneer missing from front of key. All the keys strike but three do not return when released. The soundboard with two age cracks. Additional images available upon request.
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