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Grand Piano by Erard
This Art Cased concert grand piano was made by Erard London. During the French revolution Sebastien Erard opened a second factory in London in 1792. The neo Renaissance case was made by the famous architect and furniture designer Gillows & Co in London. The carved case is made of solid rosewood.
Technical data:
Inscription: Patent Erard London
Compass: 7 octaves (AAA-a'''')
Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
Pedals: 2: controlling keyboard shift - dampers
Dimensions: L 246 cm / W 142 cm
Case: solid rosewood
Serial number: 16580
Chris Maene Collection number: CM 33 292
Condition: restored to concert level, Chris Maene worskhop Ruiselede 2011-2022
Location: 3 - Museum headquarters "Piano's Maene" Ruiselede
Grand Piano by Erard
Min-On’s “Erard” Concert Fortepiano was known as “The Lady of Pianos” on account of its white exterior. The exquisite carvings on the legs and case suggest the style of Louis XIV, typical of the Palace of Versailles.
This beautiful Erard piano was manufactured in the company’s Paris factory in 1899 when the company itself was in decline. It is a very rare piece because a part of its frame was of cast metal instead of the more typical timber frames of Erard pianos.
Credit: © Min-On Music Museum