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Burkat Shudi and John Broadwood (fl London, c1761-1791) A single manual harpsichord London, 1778
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Burkat Shudi and John Broadwood
- A single manual harpsichord
- inscribed Burkat Shudi et Johannes Broadwood Patent, No. 842, Londini Fecerunt, 1778
- London
The faciaboard, nameboard and cheeks of burr walnut with holly stringing and mahogany crossbanding, the case of mahogany with wide boxwood stringing, the lid with shaped brass strap hinges, the five octave keyboard, FF to f3 omitting FF sharp, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, four brass-knobbed hand levers, a further brass knob on the left cheek controlling the machine stop (now disconnected), with four later brass pedals controlling 16ft. stop (also later), 8ft. stop, 4ft stop and 8ft. buff, another wooden pedal controlling the Venetian swell mechanism, mahogany music desk, on later trestle stand
Literature
Recorded in Makers of the Harpsichord and Clavichord, 1440-1840 by Donald Boalch, 3rd Edition., ed. Charles Mould, p. 623
Condition
The soundboard has an open split in the extreme bass about 20cm long. There are a few other repaired cracks including three or four in the extreme treble. Also in the soundboard are four small plugged holes about 8cm. in front of the jacks and slightly to the bass side of the centre line. The wrest planks and the wrest pins are modern replacements. Some veneer is missing from the top edge of the short side. Although the machine stop is disconnected the mechanism cover is present although it is larger than normal and has no obvious means of removal. An inscription on the soundboard reads "re-built by John Challis Ypsilanti, Michigan 1941"
"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."