Square Piano by Beger, A

'The Carl Holsøe piano; A George III mahogany and satinwood hammer piano. Marked Adam Beger, Londini, fecit anno 1788. England, late 18th century. H. 80 cm. W. 148 cm. D. 50 cm. Provenance: This hammer piano belonged to the Danish painter Carl Holsøe (1863-1935) and appears repeatedly in his paintings of interiors. For example, auction 822 lot 33 (Sept. 2011),"Interior with a woman seen from behind". The hammer piano was acquired by the current owner family at ABR in the 1950's.'' The writing on the plate is a very different style to the pianos made by Adam Beyer.