Lot 56
Model A, serial number 45471, circa 1898- 1902, 85 notes
Provanence: Purchased by Judith Durham in Switzerland in 1973. The piano was shipped to Australia and remained her personal piano to date. Over the years Judith has composed the many songs on the Bechstein including, Australia Land of Today, Hold on To Your Dream, It's Hard To Leave, In Your Love, Wales You're a Dreamland, I Celebrate Your Life My Baby, All In Good Time, Phone Love, The Hand That Rocks The World, Andre, and Stop And Care (Hey! Hey! Hey!)
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000
Overall condition fair. The case has recently been re-finished. The original ivory keys are slightly stained consistent with age and use. Very minor losses to case around the hinges of the interior of the fall. Some replaced strings. The fall and sides has recently been repaired and refinished.
The hammers have recently been buffed. Occasional fractures to the sound board.
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Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8176
11:00am - 14 May 2017
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Melbourne (lots 1-249) & Sydney (lots 250-484)
10 May 9am-8pm
11-12 May 10am-5pm
13 May 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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