A Blüthner grand piano
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Organisation
National Trust
Type
Disposal
Date posted
19.12.2024
Object Description
A Blüthner grand piano, manufactured in 1913. Serial Number 90706. 990 mm (H)1460 mm (W)1727 mm. (NT 1227345) Stool not included.
As a large 6’3’’ grand with a cylindrical White Birch sound board and Walnut string-hammers, the piano is typical of Blüthner’s output at the time. Its housing is covered with a very fine satin-wood veneer with additional marquetry details on the lid and sheet-music stand. Given its size, it was likely used privately as a practice piano and for small at home concerts.
Provenance
Established in 1853, Blüthner of Leipzig, Germany are considered among the finest instrument-makers in the world. The piano was gifted to the National Trust in 1983.
Condition
Prior to 2020 it was regularly played and has since been available for visitors to play on request. The piano will need to be accepted in current condition.
Provisos for transfer
The donors wished that the piano be played. It should therefore be available for use. The recipient must be able to collect the vehicle or arrange for its transport. The piano is currently located in Northumberland.
Contact
Rowann Goldsmith
collections.review@nationaltrust.org.uk
07911575320
Heelis
2 Kemble Drive
SWINDON
SN2 2NA
United Kingdom