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Georg Fortner Upright Piano Mahogany High Relief Carvings by Julius Bechler
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Antique, Georg Fortner upright piano for sale with an ornately carved, mahogany case and ornate candlesticks. Entire cabinet features carved flowers, foliage, musical instruments and grotesque heads on each piano cheek.
This upright piano was made to order by the german piano manufacturer Georg Fortner in Munich. The extravagant cabinet carvings were created by the famous wood sculpter, Julius Bechler, who ordered the piano for his private home in the the town Achensee in Austria. Julius Bechler was an appointed wood artist for King Ludwig II, owner of the famous Castle Neuschwanstein. Bechler worked under the King on several castles and created the ornate carvings for this piano for its residency at his home. The piano has been the possession of the Bechler family, at the family home in Austria until now. A wonderful opportunity to own an art piece with the fairytale aura from around the King Ludwig II.
The front panel is carved with musical instruments and a central lyre in high relief. The candlesticks are in an organic foliar design with naturalistic foliage and flowers. The broad, carved pilaster has an ionic capital with dual volutes, adorned with palm leaves. The piano cheek, carved in an S-scroll features a decorative finial and a carved grotesque head. The piano profile features a carved stylised winged shield adorned with shells and strapwork.
- Dimensions:Height: 58.27 in (148 cm)Width: 64.97 in (165 cm)Depth: 27.17 in (69 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1870 - 1899
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Piano has had one owner and is in original condition. Piano is playable but would benefit from a complete overhaul.
- Seller Location:Leeds, GB
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