The Richard Strauss, Ibach Grand Piano with a Chequered, C

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Restored, 1907 Ibach Model 2 grand piano with a cherry case in a checkerboard design and inlaid, contrasting squares on the piano lid. Piano music desk is in an openwork dual criss-cross design. Piano has square, gate legs with four contrasting black spindles.Designed by Emanuel von Seidl. Piano one of two designed for and offered to Richard Strauss. Ibach made two pianos almost identical in this design except, the other #56279 had low, square piano cheeks. Richard Strauss chose this one as he intended the piano for his home where he hosted concerts and wanted his audience to be able to see his hands. This piano remained in the posession of Ibach and was used in exhibitions for promotional purposes.

Reference Number: 2814
Make: Ibach Model 2
Serial Number: 56278
Age: 1907
Wood: Cherry
Finish: Polished

Piano is £100,000GBP Please check current exchange rates as price quoted in dollars may vary daily.

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Price:	$121,500 USD
Ad #:	51819
Manufacturer:	Ibach
Model:	Model 2
Serial #:	56278
Year:	1907
Length:	6'
Finish:	Polished
Color/Wood:	Cherry
City/State:	Leeds, Other Show Map Seller location
Posted:	12/12/2025
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