Sketch Design
~Unique and Unprecedented~
Steinway & Sons created many unique, custom-built pianos that never entered into large scale factory production. These unprecedented and unique pianos are classified as a “Sketch Design”.
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~Unique and Unprecedented~
Steinway & Sons created many unique, custom-built pianos that never entered into large scale factory production. These unprecedented and unique pianos are classified as a “Sketch Design”.
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Steinway L 1931 Inlaid Walnut
Serial #272766
Year: 1931
Model: L
Size: 5′ 11″
Style: “English Harpsichord, Sketch No. 791
Finish: Satin Luster
Color/Wood: Walnut
Condition: Rebuilt
New from Steinway: Over US$ 110,000
Retail Value: US$ 80,000
Wholesale Selling Price: US$ 56,900
This very rare and beautiful design is one you will not see often. It was a special order from the original owner from whom we have acquired it. It was professionally restored in 1998. It comes with the matching bench and original ivory keys. The unique hand-inlaid design makes this a truly exquisite work of art that will enhance most any parlor or living room in your home. The brilliant round tone that this wonderful Steinway L produces along with the very well regulated action make it an absolute pleasure to perform on. Our price includes delivery to the home (USA and Canada) or to the port (internationally), a five-year structural warranty and the matching bench. We have a complete technicians report upon request by a registered Piano Technician Guild member specializing in Steinway Pianos. Please inquire at 1-888-627-1079 or click on the contact us below to find out more information about this Steinway “English Harpischord”, Sketch No. 791.
Steinway A-2 1899 “Inlaid Wood” Maple
Serial #94500
Year: 1899
Model: A-2
Size: 6′ 1″
Style: Louis XVI
Finish: Satin Luster
Color/Wood:”Inlaid Wood” Maple “Stained and Renaissance”
Condition: Rebuilt
Appraised at: US$ 552,000
Retail Value: US$ 426,000
Wholesale Selling Price: US$ 299,500
A. E. Blackmore Designs are the most rare and valuable one-of-a-kind art case pianos ever commissioned by Steinway.
Featured in “The Steinway Book” by Ronald V. Ratcliffe, you will not find this extremely rare Steinway art case for sale anywhere but here at American-Steinway.com
Our records, fully documented from the Steinway Factory Archives, confirm that on November 1899, A.E. Blackmore was commissioned to personally design this exquisite Louis XVI art case with inlaid wood to elaborate the maple cabinet “stained and renaissance” along with ornamental gold armorlux.
In 1999, approximately 100 years after its manufacturing date, this Steinway was mechanically restored to its original perfection by one of New York City’s premier restoration craftsmen. To preserve its beautiful original condition, the case was professionally cleaned, but the art work was left untouched of any repairs. The original ivory keys are in impeccable condition. It has the most magnificent tone for a parlor size Steinway Grand piano.
We are now fortunate to have been asked by its owner to market this most rare part of Steinway Art History to you.
Because of the history and rarity of this piano, we believe this Steinway will sell fairly quickly. Please inquire at 1-888-627-1079 or click on the contact us below to find out more information about this Steinway.
Steinway L 1942 Walnut Chippendale
Serial #312819
Year: 1942
Model: L
Size: 5′ 10-1/2″
Style: Chippendale
Finish: Satin
Color/Wood: Walnut
Condition: Restored
Retail Price by Steinway New: over US $90,000
Retail Selling Price: US $57,000
Wholesale Selling Price: US$ 39,500
Final Closeout US $35,900
This piano sells new for over $90,000.00 We are selling it for almost 1/3 of the new cost from Steinway & Sons. We include delivery to your door (USA and Canada) and can offer a special price to your port (worldwide customers).
This rare Model L Steinway Chippendale piano was professionally rebuilt and refinished with its original sound board by one of the great Steinway-trained Master Craftsman. The newer action has all Steinway parts. This piano has been beautifully refinished as well. The full rich rich bass and the beautiful bell-like tone makes this piano an incredible work of art both for the artist and connoisseur of music and fine instruments alike.
Steinway B 1917 Mahogany
Serial #190565
Year: 1917
Model: B
Size: 6′ 10 1/2″
Style: Louis XV
Finish: Satin Luster
Color/Wood: Indian Rosewood
Condition: Completely rebuilt
New from Steinway: Over US$ 145,000
Retail Value: US$ 122,000
Wholesale Selling Price: US$ 69,950
This most spectacular Louis XV Steinway Model “B” semi-concert grand, toned in Indian rosewood will be sold at less than one-half the cost of a new Steinway of the same model! It has been completely restored by New York’s top Steinway restoration experts. The piano has a new Bolduc soundboard, Steinway pinblock, and all new Renner action parts: hammers, shanks, flanges, whippens, back checks, and let off buttons. It has been restrung with new agraffes as well. This piano has a large dynamic range with the most colorful and splendid sound, look and feel. This is one of the most exquisite cabinet styles manufactured by Steinway. Price includes delivery to the home (USA and Canada) or to the port (internationally), a five-year structural warranty, bench and one in-home tuning. We have a complete technicians report upon request by a registered Piano Technician Guild member with over thirty years experience specializing in Steinway Pianos. Please inquire at 1-888-627-1079 or click on the contact us below to find out more information about this beautiful Steinway Model B.