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Charles Robert Ashbee (1863 - 1942)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A piano
- the facia board signed 'JOHN BROADWOOD & SONS LONDON'
- 120.5cm. high by 139cm. wide by 63cm. deep;
- 4ft 1½in., 4ft 6¾in., 2ft ¾in.
mahogany, the doors inlaid with simple leaf devices, fitted with broad hinges terminating in fleurs-de-lis, the interior similarly inlaid, on ball feet, the movement by J. Broadwood & Sons Ltd
Condition
An elegant example of good overall appearance. Old marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. Probably repolished. Musical movement neither tested nor guaranteed. Ivory keys with some minor yellowing and a few chips and natural cracks to edges. Ebony keys with some spotting. Hinges with some discolouration. Foot pedals also with some surface spotting.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This is Ashbee's version of the Baillie Scott 'Manxman' piano design. Ashbee's innovations include the double hinging of the doors and the design of the feet. A similar piano in grey oak with holly interior is illustrated, The Studio Yearbook of Decorative Art, 1906, pp. 61-62 (see below).