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A Steinway and Sons Mahogany Baby Grand Piano
Estimate: $6,000-$8,000
Sold
$6,000
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A Steinway and Sons Mahogany Baby Grand Piano
Model S, 1936
serial number 282402, together with an associated chair.
Height 38 3/4 x width 55 3/8 x depth 61 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
The case in good, stable condition. Having a fairly even, dark finish throughout. Small area of loss to veneer on front proper right corner. The lid with some crazing to finish, does not impact overall aesthetic unless viewed closely. The serial numbers consistent throughout. Pencil inscription on front of plate indicates most recent work was performed in 2000. Keys are ivory with several small chips and flakes to ends. One key with a larger crack, likely reattached. The hammers with grooving to felts consistent with regular playing. The soundboard with a few scattered tight age splits and one larger "open" age split running diagonally through most of soundboard. Additional images available upon request.