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Erard London Antique Upright Pianoforte With An Exquisite Rosewood Case C.1873
Estimated price for orientation: 800 $
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Description Number of Keys: 85 MPN: 14,261 Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Number of Pedals: 2 Brand: Erard, London
Erard London Antique Upright Pianoforte With An Exquisite Rosewood Case C.1873 A magnificent antique Erard upright pianoforte made in London circa 1873, serial number 14,261. Original polished rosewood case in excellent condition, intricate filigree fretwork to upper and lower panels, heavily carved legs, decorative brass side handles, 7 octaves, 85 note clean original keyboard, wooden frame, oblique strung with early underdamped mechanism, instrument in full working order with a light touch and pleasing period tone. An exquisite antique centrepiece and functional period piano by one of the most prestigious instrument makers of all time. Dimensions W 148cm x H 110cm x D 68cm Erard History Sebastien Erard is widely considered to be one of the most important and illustrious piano makers of all time. Erard began building harpsichords in Paris in the mid 1700s, and he built his first small square piano in about 1777. Erard's instruments were so renowned that he obtained a license from Louis XVI to produce pianos for the French Court. In 1789, the French Revolution destroyed his business, so Sebastian Erard moved his family to London and immediately began building pianos there. Sabastian returned to Paris in 1796, although some of his family remained in London building Erard pianos in London throughout the 19th Century. S. Erard owned and controlled both the French and the English Erard factories, with the London factory being operated by extended family members. Erard continuously improved the design and manufacturing techniques of the pianoforte. Erard is credited for a multitude of patents, many of which are still used in piano manufacturing today. Sebastien Erard died in 1831, and his nephew Pierre took over the firm. Pierre was a marketing genius for his time, and he ensured that pianos were owned by renowned figures such as Queen Victoria, Liszt and Mendelssohn. Erard pianos were marketed as the finest pianos in the world. His instruments were some of the most elaborate, expensive pianos ever produced. Erard continued to enjoy huge success on an international level until the first decades of the 20th Century. Erard's pianos were known for their unique 'fortepiano' quality, not dissimilar to the American square grand piano of the 19th Century. As musical taste changed in favor of the more modern 'harsh' tone, Erard's instruments began to be perceived as outdated and old fashion. After World War 1, Erard suffered a great many setbacks, and continued to decline due to the favor of the modern piano sound and great financial difficulty. During the middle 20th Century, the Erard name was bought and sold among several prominent manufacturers, and in 1971 the Schimmel Piano Company of Germany acquired the rights to the Erard name. Delivery
Professional piano delivery service provided for £95 up to 100 miles from Manchester M20, additional £1 per mile thereafter (UK mainland/ground floor). Payment by bank transfer or Paypal please. Many thanks for looking. International Buyers We have one of the UKs largest collection of antique upright and grand pianos and can arrange bulk container shipments to must international destinations. Please ask for a quotation.
Description
| Number of Keys: | 85 | MPN: | 14,261 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United Kingdom | Number of Pedals: | 2 |
| Brand: | Erard, London |
Erard London Antique Upright Pianoforte With An Exquisite Rosewood Case C.1873 A magnificent antique Erard upright pianoforte made in London circa 1873, serial number 14,261. Original polished rosewood case in excellent condition, intricate filigree fretwork to upper and lower panels, heavily carved legs, decorative brass side handles, 7 octaves, 85 note clean original keyboard, wooden frame, oblique strung with early underdamped mechanism, instrument in full working order with a light touch and pleasing period tone. An exquisite antique centrepiece and functional period piano by one of the most prestigious instrument makers of all time. Dimensions W 148cm x H 110cm x D 68cm Erard History Sebastien Erard is widely considered to be one of the most important and illustrious piano makers of all time. Erard began building harpsichords in Paris in the mid 1700s, and he built his first small square piano in about 1777. Erard's instruments were so renowned that he obtained a license from Louis XVI to produce pianos for the French Court. In 1789, the French Revolution destroyed his business, so Sebastian Erard moved his family to London and immediately began building pianos there. Sabastian returned to Paris in 1796, although some of his family remained in London building Erard pianos in London throughout the 19th Century. S. Erard owned and controlled both the French and the English Erard factories, with the London factory being operated by extended family members. Erard continuously improved the design and manufacturing techniques of the pianoforte. Erard is credited for a multitude of patents, many of which are still used in piano manufacturing today. Sebastien Erard died in 1831, and his nephew Pierre took over the firm. Pierre was a marketing genius for his time, and he ensured that pianos were owned by renowned figures such as Queen Victoria, Liszt and Mendelssohn. Erard pianos were marketed as the finest pianos in the world. His instruments were some of the most elaborate, expensive pianos ever produced. Erard continued to enjoy huge success on an international level until the first decades of the 20th Century. Erard's pianos were known for their unique 'fortepiano' quality, not dissimilar to the American square grand piano of the 19th Century. As musical taste changed in favor of the more modern 'harsh' tone, Erard's instruments began to be perceived as outdated and old fashion. After World War 1, Erard suffered a great many setbacks, and continued to decline due to the favor of the modern piano sound and great financial difficulty. During the middle 20th Century, the Erard name was bought and sold among several prominent manufacturers, and in 1971 the Schimmel Piano Company of Germany acquired the rights to the Erard name. Delivery
Professional piano delivery service provided for £95 up to 100 miles from Manchester M20, additional £1 per mile thereafter (UK mainland/ground floor). Payment by bank transfer or Paypal please. Many thanks for looking. International Buyers We have one of the UKs largest collection of antique upright and grand pianos and can arrange bulk container shipments to must international destinations. Please ask for a quotation.
Professional piano delivery service provided for £95 up to 100 miles from Manchester M20, additional £1 per mile thereafter (UK mainland/ground floor). Payment by bank transfer or Paypal please. Many thanks for looking. International Buyers We have one of the UKs largest collection of antique upright and grand pianos and can arrange bulk container shipments to must international destinations. Please ask for a quotation.