Auction 2023-1
Historical Musical Instruments as well as Art and Antiques - The Collection of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Ewerhart (1928-2022)
By Galerie Moenius Germany
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Mar 18, 2023
Burghaus Wassenach Kirchstrasse 1 56653 Wassenach, Germany
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The collection of Prof. Dr. Rudolph Ewerhart (1928-2022).
Since 1982 Rudolf Ewerhart lived with his wife Helene in the late baroque Burghaus Wassenach near the Laacher See, the aristocratic residence of the Knights of Kolb built from 1772-1775. Parallel to the extensive renovation
In 1996 he organized exclusive concerts in the “Music in the Burghaus Wassenach” series in the hall of the mansion, at which newly acquired or freshly restored instruments from the collection in the were the focus.
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LOT 35:
SQUAREPIANO BY MUZIO CLEMENTI, LONDON CIRCA 1810
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Sold for: €4,000
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500
Buyer's Premium: 26%
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SQUAREPIANO BY MUZIO CLEMENTI, LONDON CIRCA 1810
This squarepiano by Muzio Clementi (1752-1832) was built in London in 1810 and bears the two serial numbers typical of his firm as well as a workshop number: the number 8025 is stamped on the left-hand side; the number 9341 is written in ink on the wrestplank. The instrument is made in mahogany, has inlays in the case and a very elegantly painted nameboard with instrument, note and flower decoration. The damper pedal is preserved.
The piano has a double-action action. The damping system is not divided.
The keyboard (FF-f4) has a 3-octave-span of 48.4cm. The hammers are covered with leather. The bridge is not divided.
Dimensions of the instrument:
Length: 1695mm
Width: 604mm
Total height: 839mm
Body height: 250mm
This instrument was purchased at Sotheby's in London in 1994 and subsequently restored by Jean Maurer.
