A GEORGE III TWO-MANUAL MAHOGANY, FEATHERBANDED AND SATINWOOD HARPSICHORD

Лот 141
22.11.2022 10:00UTC +00:00
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Стартовая цена
£ 20 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Место проведенияВеликобритания, London
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Лот 141 | A GEORGE III TWO-MANUAL MAHOGANY, FEATHERBANDED AND SATINWOOD HARPSICHORD
Оценочная стоимость
£ 20 000 – 40 000
A GEORGE III TWO-MANUAL MAHOGANY, FEATHERBANDED AND SATINWOOD HARPSICHORD

BY JACOB & ABRAHAM KIRCKMAN, LONDON

With an outer case veneered with book-matched mahogany panels within chevron-strung borders and mahogany cross-banding, the lid with replaced shaped brass strap hinges, the facia and interior cheeks re-veneered with satinwood, holly and ebony stringing and kingwood crossbanding, the later keyboards of five octaves, GG to g3, with arcaded ivory naturals and skunktail ebony and ivory accidentals, the original Kirckman soundboard with inset gilt rose pierced and carved with King David playing the harp flanked by the maker's initials 'I.K.', five brass-knobbed hand stops now controlling the front 8ft and 8ft lute stop on the upper manual with later shove coupler, and back 8ft, buff and 4ft stops on the lower manual, a brass knob on the left cheek and the pedal controlling the machine stop, period mahogany music desk, on original trestle stand, the name batten with replaced inscription 'Jacobus et Abraham Kirckman Londini fecerunt 1787', the hinged front flap and top front flap possibly replacements; together with a modern piano stool

37 in. (94 cm.) high, closed; 39 in. (99 cm.) wide; 94 in. (238.5 cm.) long





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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot will be stored at Crozier Park Royal and will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day following the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 I Email: [email protected].
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