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Gast Upright Piano Quartered Walnut Neoclassical Inlay Brass Candlesticks

$21,177.17
£15,460
€18,137.46
CA$29,008.49
A$32,347.75
CHF 16,877.68
MX$396,919.08
NOK 214,825.93
SEK 203,542.91
DKK 135,366.60
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Albert Gast upright piano with a quartered, walnut case and ornate, brass candlesticks. Entire cabinet inlaid in neoclassical designs. Piano has an eighty-eight keyboard and two pedals. Front panel features inlay of a central urn surrounded by scrolling acanthus and flowers. The cabinet pilasters are carved Corinthian style with a palmette flourish. The scroll piano cheeks are carved with curlicue strapwork and inlaid with foliage and flowers. The piano legs are in a carved, scrolling palmette design. The brass piano pedals feature foliage decoration. The sides of the piano cabinet have panels inlaid with rinceaux of meandering tendrils and flowers. Neoclassicism Neoclassicism drew inspiration from the art and culture of classical antiquity. Decorative techniques employed in the style included isolated medallions or vases or swags of laurel or ribbon, with slender arabesques.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56.7 in (144 cm)Width: 63.39 in (161 cm)Depth: 27.96 in (71 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Piano in playable condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Leeds, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref 28091stDibs: LU6879231878122

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