Lot 5059 ♣ - ibid146 Furniture - online only - Tuesday, 24. September 2024, 10.00 AM
PIANO
Restauration, Switzerland, early 19th century. Inscribed on a plaque "Philippe Caesar in Solothurn" (Philippe Heinrich Caesar, instrument maker in Solothurn 1784-1843).
Walnut. Rectangular body with hinged lid on pyramid legs with a semicircular bridge and lyre support. Inside with a label inscribed PH. H. CAESAR ORGAN AND INSTRUMENT MAKER IN SOLOTHURN. Two additional bells can be struck via the pedal.
166 × 73 × 85 cm.
For the exportation of this item a CITES license is required. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. For further information please contact the department.
Well-known pianos by the Solothurn instrument maker can be found in:
- Burgdorf Historical Museum (rectangular piano No. 97, ca. 1820)
- Museum Blumenstein Solothurn (two rectangular pianos, ca. 1825 and ca. 1835-1843)
- Museum of the City of Solothurn (curved piano, ca. 1825)
- Martin Stettler Collection, Rheinfelden (Pianino No. 375, ca. 1825)
- Willisau Museum of Musical Instruments (Pianino No. 3373, ca. 1833)
Due to the use of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland to other countries.
- Burgdorf Historical Museum (rectangular piano No. 97, ca. 1820)
- Museum Blumenstein Solothurn (two rectangular pianos, ca. 1825 and ca. 1835-1843)
- Museum of the City of Solothurn (curved piano, ca. 1825)
- Martin Stettler Collection, Rheinfelden (Pianino No. 375, ca. 1825)
- Willisau Museum of Musical Instruments (Pianino No. 3373, ca. 1833)
Due to the use of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland to other countries.
CHF 500 / 800 | (€ 520 / 820)
Sold for CHF 2 750 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.