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A fine early George III square piano by Frederick Beck, circa 1773
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- ivory, mahogany, amboyna
- 81cm. high, 144cm. long, 49.5.cm. deep; 2ft. 8in., 4ft. 8¾in., 1ft. 7½in.
the mahogany case with chequer stringing, the nameboard bearing a boxwood tablet set in an amboyna panel with the inscription " Fredericus Beck Londini fecit 1773, no 4 Broad Street, Golden Square", on a moulded trestle stand, London 1773
Disposition
5 octaves FF to F3 without the bottom FF sharp
Two handstops for sustaining divided at Middle C and a hand operated buff stop.
Disposition
5 octaves FF to F3 without the bottom FF sharp
Two handstops for sustaining divided at Middle C and a hand operated buff stop.
Provenance
H.C. Robbins Landon, the celebrated Haydn Scholar
Condition
This piano is in fine professionally restored condition, retaining its original signed and dated soundboard. It retains its original stand as well. The folding reading stand inside is a later addition; with an old stability screw. Minor marks and scratches. Marks of old woodworm which seems to be no longer active. A wonderful example, in playing condition.
"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."