PIANO:
Steinway model O, Louis XV 5'10" Grand & Matching Bench, serial #190934
Finish:
Hand-carved Figured English Mahogany in High Gloss Lacquer
Description:
This rare Louis XV
Steinway model O was reputedly owned by the famous composer, Rudolf
Friml. Made in New York on November 21, 1918, this pianos original
ownere was Louis G. Myers, 102 Waverly Place, NYC. Assuming he
sold the piano to the famous Mr. Friml, operetta and movie composer;
this instrument was subsequently purchased by a very prominent
industrialist and his wife for their daughter in the mid-1950's at which
time the piano was refinished to its current look. Replete with
famous Steinway features like Diaphramatic Soundboard, Hexagrip Maple
Pinblock, and mid in the Golden Period of Steinway, this piano was
restrung and had new highly-prized pre-war hammers installed prior WWII
and before the current owner acquired it. This rare model has been
completely reconditioned to concert-level performance while retaining
the old-world sound and quality. This piano had very little
playing on the new hammers and is a truly beautifully sounding and
playing piano --a true musician's instrument! It is such a rare
item to retain the old sweet, singing Steinway tone of yesteryear and
have a bona-fide heirloom with supreme musicality, furniture and
provenance.
This piano
comes with a letter of provenance from Steinway & Sons and is truly one
of the most unique items we ever have had in our shop!
Very rare item!
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