Year of production: 1862
Serial number: 989
Action: Under damper
Height: 1.40m
SOLD: This magnificent Artcase C. Bechstein Piano Mod I was built in Berlin in 1862. It is exceptionally beautifully crafted and equipped with a Schwander action. The piano is made of solid oak and is therefore very heavy. The serial number is only handwritten on one of the strips.
New: The Piano Book
"Anyone who loves the piano will love these stories."
(Michael Ashton, Korrepetitor, Musikarrangeur, Hamburg)
“Marc’s extraordinary passion and his deep knowledge of the history of pianos, pianolas, and piano rolls come alive in this book.”
(Dr. Peter Phillips, PhD Musicology, Sydney University)
12 stories—all inspired by true events,
88 practical answers to fascinating questions about the piano.
2 checklists: ‘What Is My Piano Worth?’ and ‘What to Do If Your Piano Has Ivory Keys.
More than 400 pages filled with a fascination for pianos—and, above all, for the people whose lives and stories are intertwined with these instruments in so many different ways.
