Lot Essay
Listed in the London Diretory from 1817, Kirkman was recorded as Grand Pianoforte Maker to Her Majesty and H.R.H. The Prince Regent.
.jpg?w=1)
BY KIRKMAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1860
Details
An English walnut and parquetry grand piano
By Kirkman, London, Circa 1860
Inlaid all over with panels of parquetry, the hinged lid enclosing the movement signed to the right hand side of the frame behind the keyboard L. Isermann, Hamburg and numbered to the metal frame to the upper side 12260 2, with hinged pierced music stand, above a hinged lid signed Kirkman, London with ebony and ivory keys, on three square shaped baluster legs
37¾ in. (96 cm.) high; 55in. (140cm.) wide; 84 in. (213 cm.) long
By Kirkman, London, Circa 1860
Inlaid all over with panels of parquetry, the hinged lid enclosing the movement signed to the right hand side of the frame behind the keyboard L. Isermann, Hamburg and numbered to the metal frame to the upper side 12260 2, with hinged pierced music stand, above a hinged lid signed Kirkman, London with ebony and ivory keys, on three square shaped baluster legs
37¾ in. (96 cm.) high; 55in. (140cm.) wide; 84 in. (213 cm.) long
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
Please note that the keys of the piano are plastic and not ivory as stated in the catalogue. For a full condition report on the movement please contact the departmental administrator.