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Unique,1895, Bechstein Model C grand piano with an ornately carved, walnut case
Estimated price for orientation: 200 000 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Bechstein Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany MPN: 38135 Type: Piano Number of Pedals: 2 Sub-Type: Grand EAN: Does not apply
An 1895, Bechstein Model C grand piano with an ornately carved, walnut case. Cabinet features carvings of two swans on the water on piano cheeks. Twisted around the rear piano leg is a two-headed serpent dragon. The front legs have elaborate feather scrolling. A serpentine, carved stretcher attaches the legs. The piano lyre features carved shell detail with brass shell pedals. Filigree style music desk with a flower and foliage design. Cabinet also features intricate brass hinges and name plate again echoing foliage. Amazingly the matching duet stool has survived. This Bechstein Model C stood adjacent to the famous “Rheingold” Bechstein on the Bechstein stand at the Berlin Trade Exhibition of 1896 and was available for the public to try. This is the only piano of this design in existence.Professor Max Koch created the design for the famous "Rheingold" Bechstein based on themes found in Richard Wagner's great Ring Cycle works. The Ring cycle is comprised of four operas Das Rheingold (The Rhine Gold), Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), Siegfried and Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods) Taking themes from the first opera, The "Rheingold" Bechstein features three nymphs sitting at its feet; Woglinde, Wellgunde, and Flosshilde who protect the Rhein gold. The Rhein gold can be made into a magic ring which will let its bearer rule the world.This Bechstein model C also depicts themes from the Ring Cycle. Again swans and waves feature on the case work along with shells and reeds. Twisting around the back leg is a two-headed serpent dragon climbing up a tree. A serpent dragon appears in the third opera "Siegfried" perhaps inspiration for this design. The Rhein gold has been stolen and forged into a ring by Alberich, a Nibelung dwarf and guarded in a cave by a dragon, Fafner. Alberich's brother Mime plots to obtain the Ring for himself. He has raised a human boy Siegfried as a foster child, to kill the dragon.This piano is currently in the UK and for sale at Besbrode Pianos Leeds.If you would like more information about this piano, you can contact us by phone: +44 (0) 113 2448344 and we would be happy to help to answer any questions.Besbrode Pianos is a specialist piano dealer and wholesaler based in Leeds, UK.
Our extensive showrooms occupy three premises including four floors of a Victorian mill on the edge of Leeds city centre. This makes us one of the UK's largest retailers.
We permanently display more than 250 new and pre-owned pianos from leading brands with an entire floor dedicated to the Steinway family of pianos. This impressive inventory offers pianists an unrivalled opportunity to play and compare pianos side by side. We are experts in packing and shipping and have been selling pianos individually and by wholesale across the globe for the last thirty years. Besbrode Pianos is an authorised agent for Steinway & Sons and offers the full range of Steinway, Boston and Essex pianos for retail.
For last six years Besbrode Pianos has been official partner to the Leeds International Piano Competition, providing pianos for the competitor's rehearsals. This year, alongside the competition we held an artcased piano exhibition showcasing a range of unique, pianos of cultural and historical interest. Our showrooms were featured in the BBC footage of the Leeds International Piano Competition 2012.Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds,LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat 10:00 - 16:00View other pianos for sale in our Ebay shop
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Besbrode-Piano-Shop-Leeds
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Bechstein |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Germany | MPN: | 38135 |
| Type: | Piano | Number of Pedals: | 2 |
| Sub-Type: | Grand | EAN: | Does not apply |
An 1895, Bechstein Model C grand piano with an ornately carved, walnut case. Cabinet features carvings of two swans on the water on piano cheeks. Twisted around the rear piano leg is a two-headed serpent dragon. The front legs have elaborate feather scrolling. A serpentine, carved stretcher attaches the legs. The piano lyre features carved shell detail with brass shell pedals. Filigree style music desk with a flower and foliage design. Cabinet also features intricate brass hinges and name plate again echoing foliage. Amazingly the matching duet stool has survived. This Bechstein Model C stood adjacent to the famous “Rheingold” Bechstein on the Bechstein stand at the Berlin Trade Exhibition of 1896 and was available for the public to try. This is the only piano of this design in existence.Professor Max Koch created the design for the famous "Rheingold" Bechstein based on themes found in Richard Wagner's great Ring Cycle works. The Ring cycle is comprised of four operas Das Rheingold (The Rhine Gold), Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), Siegfried and Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods) Taking themes from the first opera, The "Rheingold" Bechstein features three nymphs sitting at its feet; Woglinde, Wellgunde, and Flosshilde who protect the Rhein gold. The Rhein gold can be made into a magic ring which will let its bearer rule the world.This Bechstein model C also depicts themes from the Ring Cycle. Again swans and waves feature on the case work along with shells and reeds. Twisting around the back leg is a two-headed serpent dragon climbing up a tree. A serpent dragon appears in the third opera "Siegfried" perhaps inspiration for this design. The Rhein gold has been stolen and forged into a ring by Alberich, a Nibelung dwarf and guarded in a cave by a dragon, Fafner. Alberich's brother Mime plots to obtain the Ring for himself. He has raised a human boy Siegfried as a foster child, to kill the dragon.This piano is currently in the UK and for sale at Besbrode Pianos Leeds.If you would like more information about this piano, you can contact us by phone: +44 (0) 113 2448344 and we would be happy to help to answer any questions.Besbrode Pianos is a specialist piano dealer and wholesaler based in Leeds, UK.
Our extensive showrooms occupy three premises including four floors of a Victorian mill on the edge of Leeds city centre. This makes us one of the UK's largest retailers.
We permanently display more than 250 new and pre-owned pianos from leading brands with an entire floor dedicated to the Steinway family of pianos. This impressive inventory offers pianists an unrivalled opportunity to play and compare pianos side by side. We are experts in packing and shipping and have been selling pianos individually and by wholesale across the globe for the last thirty years. Besbrode Pianos is an authorised agent for Steinway & Sons and offers the full range of Steinway, Boston and Essex pianos for retail.
For last six years Besbrode Pianos has been official partner to the Leeds International Piano Competition, providing pianos for the competitor's rehearsals. This year, alongside the competition we held an artcased piano exhibition showcasing a range of unique, pianos of cultural and historical interest. Our showrooms were featured in the BBC footage of the Leeds International Piano Competition 2012.Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds,LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat 10:00 - 16:00View other pianos for sale in our Ebay shop
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Besbrode-Piano-Shop-Leeds
Our extensive showrooms occupy three premises including four floors of a Victorian mill on the edge of Leeds city centre. This makes us one of the UK's largest retailers.
We permanently display more than 250 new and pre-owned pianos from leading brands with an entire floor dedicated to the Steinway family of pianos. This impressive inventory offers pianists an unrivalled opportunity to play and compare pianos side by side. We are experts in packing and shipping and have been selling pianos individually and by wholesale across the globe for the last thirty years. Besbrode Pianos is an authorised agent for Steinway & Sons and offers the full range of Steinway, Boston and Essex pianos for retail.
For last six years Besbrode Pianos has been official partner to the Leeds International Piano Competition, providing pianos for the competitor's rehearsals. This year, alongside the competition we held an artcased piano exhibition showcasing a range of unique, pianos of cultural and historical interest. Our showrooms were featured in the BBC footage of the Leeds International Piano Competition 2012.Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds,LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat 10:00 - 16:00View other pianos for sale in our Ebay shop
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Besbrode-Piano-Shop-Leeds