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Today we’re featuring several hand painted pianos that we have in our inventory.
This stunning piano was built in 1927, a period of great opulence in America. The piano is hand-painted in the Neoclassical style and is adorned with detailed with exquisite scenery.The instrument is finished with a hand-painted Celadon and pink color tone, pulled together with antique gold accents. The painting tells the story of Orpheus and Eurydice and their fateful love. To here more about the story depicted and learn more about this beautiful piano, use this link.
Pleyel was one of the largest and most successful piano builders in Europe; they were undoubtedly the most romantic piano builder of all time. Pleyel specialized in manufacturing custom-made, specially designed instruments for European elite, many of these instruments being very avant-garde and even shocking in appearance!
The post-WWI era saw a resurgence in historic and period furniture styles in the interior design industry. Pleyel custom-built this piano to resemble an 18th century Italian harpsichord in the painted Louis XVI style. Sitting tall and proud on 7 individual Louis XVI style legs, the case is adorned with hand-painted murals accented in distressed greens and yellows and trimmed in aged antique gold. This piano was obviously created to appear “larger than life”; the exterior cabinet was made longer, taller and deeper than the instrument within, giving the illusion of massive grandeur fit for a Medieval castle. For more information on this larger than life piano, head over to our website Here
This piano is an example of the Expressive Reproducing Player Piano offered on the Kramer Kewpie. The instrument is finished in a brilliant red finish with exquisitely detailed hand-painted Chinoiserie. In about 1928 the illustrious M. Schulz Piano Company introduced a limited number of tiny “Child Size” baby grand pianos under the “Marionette” label. The tone of these little pianos will surprise you; the sound quality is comparable to a traditional baby grand, and those who hear them are amazed! For more photos and history of this lovely piano, use this link.
This beautiful instrument is a Steinway Model “M” built in 1917, the “Golden Age” of piano building in America. The piano is made in the carved Louis XVI quad-leg style and was custom painted to suit the décor of the original owner. The art work on this instrument is truly spectacular and has been amazingly well preserved. The base color of warm yellow cream comes alive with vibrant golds, reds, pinks and greens. The instrument has an overall formal and elegant appearance. Although the instrument is detailed enough to be a focal point in its own right, the way the art work is done has an understated effect that would allow the instrument to compliment a beautiful interior without standing apart in contrast. For more on this one of a kind piano and its history, click the link below for our website: Here
We hope you’ve enjoyed a little glimpse into these beautiful pianos and the stories behind them. We’re always adding more on the website so be sure to stop by to browse the current listings of painted pianos. If you’d like updated information, highlights, and updates from the shop, subscribe to our email list at the bottom of this webpage.
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Marshall & Wendell Neoclassical Grand Player Piano
This stunning piano was built in 1927, a period of great opulence in America. The piano is hand-painted in the Neoclassical style and is adorned with detailed with exquisite scenery.The instrument is finished with a hand-painted Celadon and pink color tone, pulled together with antique gold accents. The painting tells the story of Orpheus and Eurydice and their fateful love. To here more about the story depicted and learn more about this beautiful piano, use this link.
Louis XVI Style Pleyel Grand Piano
Pleyel was one of the largest and most successful piano builders in Europe; they were undoubtedly the most romantic piano builder of all time. Pleyel specialized in manufacturing custom-made, specially designed instruments for European elite, many of these instruments being very avant-garde and even shocking in appearance!
The post-WWI era saw a resurgence in historic and period furniture styles in the interior design industry. Pleyel custom-built this piano to resemble an 18th century Italian harpsichord in the painted Louis XVI style. Sitting tall and proud on 7 individual Louis XVI style legs, the case is adorned with hand-painted murals accented in distressed greens and yellows and trimmed in aged antique gold. This piano was obviously created to appear “larger than life”; the exterior cabinet was made longer, taller and deeper than the instrument within, giving the illusion of massive grandeur fit for a Medieval castle. For more information on this larger than life piano, head over to our website Here
Kramer “Kewpie” Chinoiserie Style Mini-Grand Player Piano
This piano is an example of the Expressive Reproducing Player Piano offered on the Kramer Kewpie. The instrument is finished in a brilliant red finish with exquisitely detailed hand-painted Chinoiserie. In about 1928 the illustrious M. Schulz Piano Company introduced a limited number of tiny “Child Size” baby grand pianos under the “Marionette” label. The tone of these little pianos will surprise you; the sound quality is comparable to a traditional baby grand, and those who hear them are amazed! For more photos and history of this lovely piano, use this link.
Custom Louis XVI Style Steinway & Sons Model M Grand Piano
This beautiful instrument is a Steinway Model “M” built in 1917, the “Golden Age” of piano building in America. The piano is made in the carved Louis XVI quad-leg style and was custom painted to suit the décor of the original owner. The art work on this instrument is truly spectacular and has been amazingly well preserved. The base color of warm yellow cream comes alive with vibrant golds, reds, pinks and greens. The instrument has an overall formal and elegant appearance. Although the instrument is detailed enough to be a focal point in its own right, the way the art work is done has an understated effect that would allow the instrument to compliment a beautiful interior without standing apart in contrast. For more on this one of a kind piano and its history, click the link below for our website: Here
We hope you’ve enjoyed a little glimpse into these beautiful pianos and the stories behind them. We’re always adding more on the website so be sure to stop by to browse the current listings of painted pianos. If you’d like updated information, highlights, and updates from the shop, subscribe to our email list at the bottom of this webpage.
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