Auction 2023-1
Historical Musical Instruments as well as Art and Antiques - The Collection of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Ewerhart (1928-2022)
By Galerie Moenius Switzerland/Germany
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Mar 18, 2023
Burghaus Wassenach Kirchstrasse 1 56653 Wassenach, Switzerland
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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 46:
FORTEPIANO SIGNED „C. GRAF“, PROBABLY VIENNA 1820-1830
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Sold for: €4,600
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2,000
Buyer's Premium: 26%
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FORTEPIANO SIGNED „C. GRAF“, PROBABLY VIENNA 1820-1830
The fortepiano is signed "Conrad Graf". This signature is inauthentic and does not match any of the signatures of C. Graf known at this time. The complete construction of the grand piano does not speak for Graf's workshop either (shape, veneer (ash), construction method, type of pedal transmission, which is partly no longer present).
The pedalboard, which houses the 6 pedals, is not present. The beautifully ornate lyre is present. The piano has a Viennese action and a Viennese damping system. The keyboard (CC-f4) has a 3-octave-span of 47.8cm. The hammers are covered with leather. The grand piano has a split bridge (CC-E and F-f4).
Dimensions of the instrument:
Length: 2359mm
Width: 1360mm
Total height: 915mm
Body height: 347mm
