1847 Pleyel Piano played signed by Frederic Chopin

1847 Pleyel Piano - played & signed by Frederic Chopin
A Celebrity Piano ~ Authenticated ~ Unique
1847 Pleyel Piano - played & signed by Frederic Chopin
Start Price USD 650,000.00
Current Price USD 650,000.00
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Buy It Now Price USD 675,000.00
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Start Time Saturday, May 10, 2008
End Time Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Location San Diego County, California

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1847 Pleyel Piano Played and Signed by Frederic Chopin Condition: Autographed, completely playable, Pleyel #13555 is in museum-quality, original, unrestored condition.  Only one other piano bearing Chopin's signature is known.  It is in a Polish museum and not available for sale. Specifics: This is a 6 and 3/4 octave piano, Pleyel Model E which was highly favored by Chopin for composing, practicing, teaching and small performances.  It is 45 inches high and 49 inches wide with well-regulated overdamper birdcage action.  Its somewhat ornate cabinet is in bird's-eye mahogany from the French West Indies. Price: $650,000 starting bid, which are far below the selling price of many other celebrity pianos. Seller Bio: Seller is an elderly collector of music memorabilia who lived for over 20 years in various parts of Europe. Please comply with ebay regulations and communicate only via ebay channels.   Visit my website for the piano       www.chopinpleyelpiano.com       for more photos, provenance, samples of its distinctive mid-19th-century sound and seven supporting documents from Pleyel and Chopin specialists.   Its combination of attributes is unique: autographed, unrestored, in eminently playable condition add up to a one-of-a-kind instrument and buying opportunity  These claims are based on decades of research. Data on this piano will appear in two forthcoming books by Chopin and Pleyel experts.Please contact seller prior to bidding for transaction and shipping details.

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