Chopin Polonaises Appraisal

Chopin Polonaises - Grant Johannesen (Vinyl LP)

The item is a vintage vinyl record, specifically an LP (Long Play) album, featuring 'Chopin Polonaises' performed by Grant Johannesen on Piano. The album cover measures approximately 12.375 x 12.375 inches, a standard size for 12-inch vinyl records. The cover art displays a stylized, abstract landscape resembling traditional Asian ink wash or woodblock print aesthetics, with muted tones of blue, green, brown, and hints of white, possibly depicting mountains, water, and foliage. The overall color scheme is earthy and somewhat subdued. The album title 'Chopin Polonaises' is prominently displayed vertically on the right side of the front cover in an elegant, calligraphic font. Below it, the performer's name 'GRANT JOHANNESEN Piano' is printed vertically on the left side. A list of the included Polonaises with their opus numbers and keys (e.g., 'Op. 26 No. 1 in C-sharp Minor,' 'Op. 40 No. 1 in A Major,' 'Op. 53 in A-flat Major') is visible towards the bottom right. The record is encased in its original shrink wrap, indicating it has been well-preserved or stored for an extended period. Despite the shrink wrap, some minor wear on the corners and edges of the cover can be observed, common for records of its age that have been handled or stored. The white areas of the cover, particularly around the text and edges, show some light discoloration or shelf wear. No specific 'gently used' condition for the record itself can be assessed from the image, as only the sleeve is visible. The presence of the shrink wrap suggests it may be in excellent condition, though it cannot be confirmed without removing the wrapping. This record likely dates from the mid-to-late 20th century, a common period for classical music LPs.