A truly exceptional grand piano by Erard, Paris, 1897 with casework by Maison Jansen, one of the most influential design firms of the 19th and 20th Centuries. Maison Jansen was founded in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henri Jansen. Originally based in Paris, Maison Jansen was the first International design firm, serving clients in Europe, Latin America, […]
A handsome grand in the French style with kingwood diamond matched veneers, parquetry lid, gilded ormolu mounts. Rare and much sought-after ‘Barless’ frame. 6’6″ SOLD
An Art Case ‘Barless’ Grand Piano by John Broadwood and Sons, with a case design attributed to CR Ashbee. Case in Cuban Mahogany with elaborate hand-crafted hinges. 8′
Exceptional full concert grand veneered in citronnier with high quality gilded ormolu mounts and elaborate stand. 8’7″’
An exceptionally beautiful Steinway Model ‘O’ in Satinwood, with inset painted plaques, painted decoration to case, carved and gilded decoration. 5’10 3/4″. SOLD
Wonderful painted case decorated in the style of ancient frescoes, with musical motifs, classical figures and floral decoration. 5′
An extremely rare Pleyel grand piano with original ‘Auto Pleyela’ piano roll mechanism. Spectacular Chinoiserie decoration, signed ‘Leo Huillard’
A grand piano by Gabriel Gaveau, Paris, ca 1925 now beautifully decorated in the Chinoiserie style, specially commissioned by us. SOLD
An exceptionally rare Pleyel Double grand piano, dated 1926. Very few were made and very few can still be found. This piano also comes with an important provenance, having originally belonged the French novelist and politician André Malraux.
A handsome Empire Style grand piano by Gabriel Gaveau, ca. 1926. Veneered in Makore and Elm.
A lovely painted grand piano decorated in the style of an 18th Century harpsichord, by this maker known for their stylish Art Case pianos. Contemporary lid painting by Lucy Makin, based on an original by Fragonard.
An important instrument by this highly-regarded maker known for his unique case designs. The case has been designed by the renowned Danish architect Bent Helweg-Møller, exhibiting intriguing Art Deco and Modernist design elements. Beautiful integral lighted music desk as part of the original design. Flame mahogany case. 6’6″