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For Sale in Our MANHATTAN Location!!


1920's Art Case Upright

Highly unusual and decorative upright dating from the 20's by Louis Polischuk. Very rare and beautiful Chinoiserie covering most of the case. New bass strings, dampers and Abel hammers have been installed, making this a fine musical instrument as well as a one of a kind art case piano. $6000


1930 5'1" Carl Fischer Baby Grand

Keys rebushed, soundboard shimmed and refinished, plate rebronzed, new strings, diamond pins, new damper felts, case refinished, hardware polished. Great little baby grand with a nice even action and tone. Call Alex at 301-213-8442 $6000 SOLD


1930 5'2" Steck Baby Grand

New hammers and shanks, keys rebushed, soundboard shimmed and refinished, plate rebronzed, new strings, diamond pins, new damper felts, case refinished, hardware polished. Original ivories, with some wear on the fronts, and refurbished ebony sharps. Very nice touch and warm tone. Call Alex at 301-213-8442 $6800 SOLD


For Sale in Our WASHINGTON DC Flagship Location!!



1888 Steinway C


An extremely thorough restoration of a beautiful piano rescued from oblivion. 7'4" Steinways are rare, powerful and expressive small concert grands. We have spent the better part of 6 years working on this piano. It has a new soundboard, pinblock, action frame, keyframe, action, Kluge keys, Renner parts including the underlevers, Abel hammers. Unusual cordovan finish with period legs, lyre and music desk. This is a wonderful instrument. $48,000


1913 Ebonized Mason and Hamlin AA

A very beautiful 6'2" vintage Mason with the classic Mason tone everyone loves. Complete restoration including new hammers, shanks, whippens, backchecks, pinblock, GC bass strings and new high quality keytops. A joy to play. $32,000


1921 Steinway D Concert Grand

An incredible restoration of a 1920's Steinway D. Just rebuilt completely at Cantabile in Yonkers NY. It has a new soundboard and pinblock, new keys and keyframe, new action, new damper action, and a first-class ebonized finish. Peerless tone and touch. A fabulous instrument rarely seen for sale at this price. $67,000



1969 Steinway M

Really fine Steinway M in walnut. Excellent condition, great tone and touch. New Imadegawa shanks and whippens and new Abel hammers. This piano has a particularly vibrant sound for a 5'8" piano. Includes climate control system and concert bench. $18,000


1935 Steinway M

Another fine Steinway M in walnut. Excellent condition, great tone and touch. It has Renner shanks and Abel hammers that were installed about 6 years ago. Includes climate control system and bench. $16,000


1941 Art Case Knabe Baby Grand Piano

A wild and wonderful art case piano in the modern style, with lid decoration by Jim Colwell. A truly unique piano with Art Deco touches, new strings and action parts. Sounds and plays great as well! $11,000 SOLD




5'1" Steinert Art Case Piano

A great sounding baby grand with unusual decorations by Jim Colwell. $20,000 SOLD






1985 Steinway S

Very nice, 5'1" Steinway S in walnut. Just tuned, two strings were replaced and bench is included. $17,500





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Mason and Hamlin A, Steinway O, Steinway M