JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 24 March 2026 / 10:00 am start
An early 19thC walnut harpsichord,
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Lot Details
this is a rare example of the transition from harpsichord to the modern day piano, made by J.G. Irmler. Only about ten were ever made and sold. 1800 x 840 x 940mm. Together with a modern embroidered stool. Provenance: From the estate of Isey and James Cross a highly respected Northland Kuia and her son.
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