C. Bechstein Magnificent Grand-Piano ! Start Price USD 19,900.00 Current Price USD 19,900.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 03, 2008 End Time Monday, October 13, 2008 Location Philadelphia See more about 'C. Bechstein Magnificent Grand-Piano !' Description   Fully restored C. Bechstein Grand Piano model V, ca 6ft 8in, ca 1902 in a bright ebonised case on turned legs   The complete restoration included renovation of accoustic body (soundboard shimmed and refinished, new Heller bass and Roslau treble strings, new tuning pins (Klinke Germany)). Complete restoration of action included replacement of hammers (Abel Germany) and dampers. The soundboard has no cracks! The piano is finished in a brand new black polyester. The piano sounds great and has fantastic voicing. The instrument was restored in Germany in 2007 and was barely used. There is still a 2-year guarantee on restoration parts. The piano is located in Pennsylvania. Transport is arranged and paid by the buyer. A new Bechstein piano like this one costs over 100,000 USD!!! “C. Bechstein piano factory was founded on 1 October 1853 by Carl Bechstein in Berlin, Germany. Carl Bechstein set out to manufacture a piano able to withstand the great demands imposed on the instrument by the virtuosi of the time, such as Franz Liszt. In 1857, Hans von Bülow (Liszt's son-in-law) gave the first public performance on a Bechstein grand piano by performing Liszt's b-minor sonata in Berlin. By 1870, with the endorcements by Franz Liszt and Hans von Bulow, Bechstein pianos became a staple at many concert halls, as well as in private mansions. By that time three pianomakers became established as the industry leaders across the world: Bechstein, Bluthner and Steinway & Sons. By 1890 branches were opened in Paris, Saint Petersburg and London, where the company spent £100,000 to build Bechstein Hall, adjacent to the London showroom on Wigmore Street. It opened on 31 May 1901. Between 1901 and 1914, C. Bechstein was the largest piano dealership in London. At that time, Bechstein was the official piano maker for the Tsar of Russia, Kings of Belgium, Netherlands, and Denmark, as well as other royalty and aristocracy. Bechstein has been known as the maker of "one of a kind" art case pianos since the 19th century. Art case pianos were commissioned by interior designers for royal palaces and fancy mansions. Bechstein was the official piano maker for the Tsar of Russia, Kings of Belgium, Netherlands, and Denmark, as well as other royalty and aristocracy. Artists and craftsmen were hired by C. Bechstein to make special pianos decorated with gold, hand-carved details and hand painted art on the piano case. Some of the art case Bechsteins are now museum items, others are sometimes traded at music instruments auctions, mainly in London and New York.” Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.   Enjoy the auction!!!   Private sell ! Place a Bid!