Upright Piano by Vits, E
Maker:
Vits, E
Year:
1880
Museum:
Chris Maene Collection
Date Range
1850-1900
Current Location:
[object Object]
Material:
Painter:
Type:
Upright Piano
In Ghent, Vits was one of the earliest piano builders who had a major influence on the music scene in the city. This piano with an over-abundant design is one of the most peculiar pianos ever built in Ghent. With this design and decoration the builder could compete with several renowned piano builders.
Technical data:
Inscription: Emile Vits Fournisseur du Conserevatoire Royal 24 Rue des champs Gand
Compass: 7 octaves (AAA-a''''')
Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
Pedals: 2: una corda - forte
Dimensions: W 160 cm / D 65 cm / H 138 cm
Case: An Art-case sculpted with paintings on copperplate
Chris Maene Collection number: CM 64 178
Location: 1 - Museum "Piano's Maene" Brussels