AN ANTIQUE GERMAN BURL WALNUT GRAND PIANO, BY ERNST KAPS, No. 4744, DRESDEN, 1877-1879, of medium grand piano size and a traditionally shaped burl walnut case topped by a conforming hinged lid with a front hinged lid, centering a circular crisply cast and gilt metal medallion celebrating E. Kaps being awarded the Order of Albrecht Knight's Cross 1st Class by the King of Saxony encircled by cities, dates, and medals won, above an interior with gold paint lacquered cast iron harp/frame with molded "SYSTEM KAPS / PATENT.," and fitted with expected strings/hammers, etc, over a sound board centering a black stenciled listing of medals won at various exhibitions/expositions with locations from 1862-1876, above stenciled reproductions of the medals and an oval scene of the Kaps buildings flanked by baby grands, over "Hof -Pianoforte-Fabrik von / ERNST KAPS / DRESDEN," impressed serial no. 4744, interior side with applied London retailer's label C.E. FLAVELL, beneath an adjustable music stand of reticulated fretwork flanked by two similarly detailed slide panels, above a hinged fallboard covering keyboard and centering brass inlaid "KAPS.," over an underside suspending the pedal lyre fitted with two pedal rods and two brass pedals, raised on three scrolling blocks on tapering octagonal legs with turned capitals and ending in turned ring feet on brass casters. Height: 38" Width: 57" Length: 6' 1"   Provenance: Private Collection, Houston, Texas

Repairs throughout, worn old felts, some strings unattached, hammer wear, faded areas, dry veneer, dings, light edge wear, veneer repairs, and build up throughout. Soundboard appears to be cracked in a few places. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”