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334 - An interesting pianoforte or square piano from 1797, signed in the Erard cartouche.
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€400 - 600Sale fees
An interesting pianoforte or square piano from 1797, signed in the Erard cartouche. The year 1797 marked a key milestone for the Érard company, which at that time operated under the name “Sébastien Érard et Frères.” After returning from his exile in London, which had been caused by the French Revolution, Sébastien Érard fully resumed piano production in Paris alongside his brother Jean-Baptiste. Instruments from that year generally feature a two-string-per-note system to enrich the tone. The keyboard range remains primarily 5 octaves (F to F), ideal for the repertoire of the time (Haydn, Mozart, early Beethoven). The pedalboard is missing, although the action is complete. The soundboard has been varnished. The instrument would benefit from restoration to return it to its original configuration. Expert: Guy ESTIMBRE
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