Knabe Louis XV Style Painted Grand Piano
Custom Painted Louis XV Style Knabe Parlor Grand Piano in Antique Jade Finish & Gold Gilding
$35,000 after total restoration
(not including applicable sales tax & shipping charges)
Year: 1922
Length: 5 feet, 8 inches
Finish: Antique Distressed Jade Lacquer with Gold Gilding
Status: Currently Undergoing Restoration
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Instrument Description
The early 20th Century saw a huge resurgence in period and historical furniture and decorating styles. During this era, a handful of the finer piano companies offered custom period style finishes and styles. The client would usually visit the factory and choose the piano of their choice, then the factory would contract special artisans to custom finish and paint the instrument to match a buyer's preferred style and decor. Some of these custom finishes were true works of art, and these original custom painted pianos are some of the rarest and most desirable instruments available today.
At The Antique Piano Shop, we are proud to offer a limited number of these specially painted instruments. We are working with very special artisans to reproduce some of the most exquisite custom painted and decorated instruments in American history, and example of which you see here!
This beautiful Louis XV style Knabe parlor grand piano was built in the 1920's, the "Golden Age" of piano building in America. The piano is being restored to like new condition, inside and out, and has the tone and touch of a quality new instrument. The cabinet is done in a distressed Jade lacquer finish with antique gold gilding and painted French scenery.
A matching bench is included. Computerized player mechanisms can be installed if desired.
Instrument Catalogs
Knabe Catalog 1870
Rare Victoran era illustrated sales catalog for William Knabe & Company, circa 1870
Knabe Catalog 1915
Early 20th Century Illustrated Sales Catalog For The William Knabe & Company, Circa 1915
Miscellaneous Ephemera
19th Century Knabe Advertisements
Middle & Late 19th Century Advertisements For The Knabe Piano Company
20th Century Knabe Advertisements
Early 20th Century Advertisements for the Wm. Knabe Piano Company
Knabe Newspaper Article
19th Century Newspaper Article Featuring The William Knabe Piano Company, Circa 1864
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