| A 1904, Rococo style, Steinway Model B grand piano for sale with an ornately carved case and scroll foot cabriole legs Entire cabinet covered with hand-painted, fete galante scenes and gilt accents
Rococo Style, 1904, Steinway Model B grand piano for sale with an ornately carved, case with gilt accents and scroll foot cabriole legs. Music desk is in a cut-out latticework design with a central lyre motif decorated with draping swags.
The three-pedal piano lyre with brass footplate is in a scrolling S-curve acanthus design with a central shell decorated with gilt detail.
The scroll foot, cabriole legs feature carvings of shells and acanthus in high relief also with gilt accents. Entire cabinet features exquisite hand-painted scenes in fete galante style. Figures spend time in leisure in an outdoor setting. Some ladies sit discussing the contents of a book and gathering flowers in a basket, a child plays with a small dog, elsewhere a couple recline in an amorous embrace.
The piano lid depicts a crowd in fine attire out to see and be seen, enjoying music whilst drinking and talking.
The underside of the piano lid depicts a still life of flowers, draped fabric and musical instruments. Piano has an eighty-eight note keyboard and a three-pedal lyre.
Fete galante is a category of painting specially created by the French Academy in 1717 to describe Antoine Watteau's variations on the theme of the fete champetre, which featured figures in ball dress or masquerade costumes diverting themselves amorously in a parkland setting. Watteau created the fete galante painting style as a compromise between two motivations. He wished to please the private individuals who funded his artwork whilst seeking recognition from the Academy.
The Academy ranked scenes of everyday life and portraits lower than morally educational paintings depicting history and mythology. By portraying his patrons in scenes reminiscent of the mythologized land of Arcadia Watteau was able to procure the highest ranking at the Academy whilst still flattering his buyers.
Steinway & Sons
Steinway & Sons is a German-American piano company, founded in 1853 in Manhattan by German piano builder Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg (later known as Henry E. Steinway). The company has a factory in factory in New York City, United States and in Hamburg, Germany. Steinway is an eminent piano company, known for its supreme quality and for many inventions and patents within the area of piano development. The company's share of the high-end grand piano market consistently exceeds 80 percent.
The European part of the company holds a royal warrant of appointment to Queen Elizabeth II
As of May 2017, around 1,800 pianists worldwide are official Steinway Artists which means that they have independently chosen to perform on Steinway pianos exclusively, and each owns a Steinway. Artists include Sergei Rachmaninoff, Irving Berlin, Benjamin Britten, George Gershwin, Vladimir Horowitz Daniel Barenboim, Harry Connick Jr., Billy Joel, Evgeny Kissin, Diana Krall, and Lang Lang.
Jeremy Russell plays Debussy - Sarabande Pour Le Piano
Steinway Model B Grand Piano Fete Galante Paintings Walkaround 4K
We are still operating by appointment only, please call Steven Leeming, Head of Sales to book your Meet & View appointment on +441132448344 or +447775603828 or email info@besbrodepianos.com. Steven will be available show you around our premises and answer all of your questions.
This piano comes with the Besbrode Pianos Warranty. Price includes:
5 year warranty after restoration
First tuning free. Usually 4 weeks after piano delivery to allow "settling in".
Free piano stool
Free delivery to a ground floor residence within mainland UK.
TO BE RESTORED: Tuned, Cleaned, Regulated. All strings replaced. Soundboard repaired where necessary. Frame coated. All hammer heads renewed. New dampers and leathers replaced where necessary. Keys Tops cleaned or replaced.
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Bank Transfer
Contact Steven Leeming at Sales Support on Call +44 (0)113 2448344 or email info@besbrodepianos.com to confirm purchase of this piano. An invoice will be sent out to you immediately with bank details required to enable payment.
Card Payment
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Pay by Cheque
Call Steven Leeming at Sales Support on Call +44 (0)113 2448344 or email info@besbrodepianos.com to confirm purchase of this piano and an invoice will be sent out to you. You can send a cheque to us by return post.
Steinway Model B piano lid hand-painted with fete champetre scenes. A crownd are entertained outdoors with music whilst drinking and talking
Steinway Model B music desk in a cut-out fretwork design with hand-painted swags
Steinway Model B piano lidstay
Steinway Model B ornately carved, piano cheek with gilt accents. The hand-painted scene features two ladies sitting outdoors discussing a book and gathering flowers in a basket.
Steinway Model B three-pedal piano lyre with gilt detail
Steinway hand-painted cabinet side view
Steinway hand-painted detail. An amourous couple lounge on a bench within a countryside setting whilst nearby a child plays with a small dog
Detail of an amourous couple reclining outdoors
Detail of two ladies sitting outdoors discussing the contents of a book and gathering flowers in a basket
Hand-painted detail of an amourous couple reclining
Hand-painted detail of a man entertaining two ladies playing a guitar
A man woos a lady whilst sitting outdoors
Hand-painted still life on the underside of the piano lid featuring flowers, draped fabric and musical instruments
Still life detail
Still life detail
Still life detail
Hand-painted piano lid detail. A young man aims to get the attention of a young lady
Hand-painted lid detail
Hand-painted lid detail. A group share a toast.
A marotte sits on the floor next to a tambourine. Marottes were commonly carried by a jester often depicting the faces of comedy and tragedy
Steinway Model B instrument
Steinway Model B scroll foot cabriole leg with gilt accents
Piano Stools:
This piano comes with a free piano stool:
Free Standard, Piano Stool PRICE: FREE
Piano Stool Upgrades:
Adjustable, Real Leather, Concert Piano Stool - Available in black and brown PRICE: £450.00 + VAT
Adjustable, Real Leather Piano Stool with Spade Legs - Available in black only PRICE: £250.00 + VAT
Leather Effect, Adjustable Piano Stool with Storage - Available in black only PRICE: £125.00 + VAT
Bespoke, Adjustable Piano Stool - Available in different finishes and leg styles - This is anent finishes and leg styles - This is an example of a burr walnut finish PRICE: £1000.00 + VAT
Digital Systems:
Optional Extras: PianoDisc iQ HD Airport Digital Player Piano System
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This grand piano carpet is specially designed to protect your grand piano from rising hot air produced from underfloor heating. Also provides excellent damp resistance. Reduces noise levels. Reduces the need for castor cups. Available in black in 9 lengths from 5ft to 9ft
5ft - £385.00
5ft 6in - £395.00
6ft - £405.00
6ft 6in - £415.00
7ft - £425.00
7ft 6in - £435.00
8ft - £445.00
8ft 6in - £455.00
9ft - £465.00
Castor Cups:
Add To Your Order: Castor Cups in Black, Beech, Laurel or Rubber
Castor cup. Sold individually. Available in 45 mm, 70 mm and 100 mm diameters in either black, beech, laurel or rubber
45mm - £7.25
70mm - £8.75
100mm - £12.25
Add To Your Order: Castor Cups in Chrome or Brass
Castor cup. Sold individually. Available in 40 mm and 80 mm diameters in either chrome or brass
40mm - £18.25
80mm - £33.25
Add To Your Order: Castor Cups in Glass
Castor cup. Sold individually. Available in 55 mm in glass. This cup will raise the piano by approximately 2.5 cm
55mm - £18.25
Piano Covers:
Add To Your Order: Nylon Proofed Grand Piano Cover
Nylon proofed grand piano cover made from 4 oz PU coated nylon with a water repellent finish. Available in black only
Up to 6ft 6in - £109.00
Over 6ft 6in - £129.00
Add To Your Order: Basic Cotton Grand Piano Cover
Basic cotton grand piano cover. This cover acts as a dust cover only. Skirt length is 18 inches. Available in black, conker brown and olive green
Up to 6ft 6in - £119.00
Over 6ft 6in - £134.00
Add To Your Order: Vinyl Fleece Lined Grand Piano Cover
Vinyl fleece lined grand piano cover made from leather-look vinyl with a soft fleece lining. Perfect protection for your piano. Wipe clean. Available with or without D Rings in black and brown
Up to 6ft 6in - £194.00
Over 6ft 6in - £214.00
Upto 6ft 6in + D rings - £214.00
Over 6ft 6in + D rings - £234.00
Add To Your Order: Heavy Cotton Proofed Grand Piano Cover and Fleece Lining
Heavy cotton proofed grand piano cover with bonded protective fleece lining. Ideal for home use. Skirt length is 18 inches. Available in black and tan
Up to 6ft 6in - £234.00
Over 6ft 6in - £264.00
Upto 6ft 6in + D rings - £259.00
Over 6ft 6in + D rings - £289.00
Add To Your Order: Quilted Grand Piano Cover with Fleece Lining
Quilted grand piano cover. PU coated outer, compressed needle polyester wadding in the centre and protective fleece lining. The fabrics are quilted together with a 3 inch quilting line and an overall thickness of 10mm. Skirt length is 18 inches. Available in black, blue, brown and green
If you require buying advice, we recommend making an appointment before coming down to the showroom. This ensures we can offer you the best customer care available.
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"Thank you again for all your help in providing such a lovely piano for my use in Leeds - it made such a difference to the project".
Howard Shelley
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