Rare Belle Epoque Pleyel Upright Piano
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About the Item
History:Ignace Pleyel a fine pianist and student of Haydn was born
1757 in Austria.As a musician in his early years he actively worked
with Haydn on operas and string quartets.
The piano firm Pleyel et Cie was founded by Ignace Pleyel and
continued by Pleyel's son Camille (1788–1855), a piano virtuoso who
became his father's business partner as of 1815. The firm provided
pianos used by Frédéric Chopin, and also ran a concert hall, the Salle
Pleyel, in which Chopin performed his first—and also his last—Paris
concert.
Pleyel pianos are known for their exquisite "velvety tone" that is
considered the most beautiful interpreter of Chopins poetic
compositions.In the second half of the 19th century Pleyel produced
superb pianos with many art-cases.
These muses were proud centerpieces of the French ,English and Italian
music salons.
- Dimensions:Height: 56 in (142.24 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 52 in (132.08 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Restored with warranty.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U11050381281196
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