拍品 193
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A Louis XV style giltwood and vernis Martin-decorated grand piano
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A Louis XV style giltwood and vernis Martin-decorated grand piano

THE CASE DECORATED BY MERLIN, THE MOVEMENT BY PLEYEL, PARIS, SERIAL NUMBER 21F335/137918, CIRCA 1905-10

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A Louis XV style giltwood and vernis Martin-decorated grand piano
The case decorated by Merlin, The movement by Pleyel, Paris, serial number 21F335/137918, Circa 1905-10
Of typical form, decorated all-over with scenes of amorous and courtly figures in landscapes, in the manner of Watteau, against a gold ground, the underside numbered 21F335/137918, the movement cast with PWL & Cie, with pierced music stand with PLEYEL, and lyre-form pedal support
39¼ in. (99.8 cm.) high, closed; 71 in. (180.4 cm.) high, open; 58 in. (147.3 cm.) wide; 65 in. (165 cm.) long

拍品专文

Ignace Pleyel began manufacturing pianos in 1807 and the firm won medals at the various International Exhibitions, including those held in 1827, 1834, 1839, 1844, 1849 and 1855. According to Pierce's Piano Atlas, the firm operated under the name of Pleyel, Wolff & Cie. between 1855 and 1887 when it became Pleyel, Lyon & Cie.