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A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and satiné baby grand piano, " piano crapaud" by Gaveau Paris, circa 1910
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- height 40 1/4 in.; width 4 ft. 5 3/4 in.; 4 ft. 7 1/2 in.
- 102.5 cm; 134 cm; 141 cm
the carcass stamped H. BORDES, and numberd 50630.
Provenance
Justin Lecoules, 62 Rue Taitbout, Paris, July 10, 1959
Present owner
Condition
Tarnishing and wear to the gilt-bronze mounts; the veneers are dry resulting in some minor lifting especially to the front rectangular bar to the cover; overall with evidence of sun fading; extensive wear to and around the GAVEAU / PARIS inscription; the keyboard cover with some dents and nicks, and with a small patch to veneer to center of top edge which is darker in color.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The original Justin Lecoules bill of sale will be given to the successful purchasor.
The Gaveau company was established by Joseph Gabriel Gaveau in 1847 in Paris and used to be one of the three largest piano makers in France along with the renown firm of Erard and Pleyel.