Antique 1890 Rud. Ibach Sohn Upright Piano: Museum-Quality German Masterpiece
Asking Price: $20,000 or best offer.
Located in Nashville.

If you know pianos, you already know this name. Rud. Ibach Sohn is one of the oldest and most respected piano makers in the world, with a legacy of unmatched German craftsmanship dating back to the 18th century. This particular upright, built in 1890, represents the height of their artistry — a top-of-the-line model created with exquisite materials and attention to detail that simply doesn’t exist anymore.

Features & Highlights:
• Authentic Rud. Ibach Sohn upright, handcrafted in Germany circa 1890
• Solid spruce soundboard made from old-growth European tonewood
• Intricate bronze inlays and handcrafted woodwork — a true showpiece
• Original ivory keys in beautiful condition
• Elegant birdcage action layout, showcasing the engineering of the era
• Rich, warm tone with incredible depth, even in its current state
• All original parts — never rebuilt or modernized
• Structurally sound, plays well, and all mechanisms function
• Only needs tuning and a new set of strings to reach concert pitch

The exterior wood is in exceptional shape, with only one small cosmetic imperfection in the veneer. Everything else has been immaculately preserved — this piano has clearly been cherished.

This is not your average antique piano. This is a museum-grade collector’s instrument, a piece of European musical history that could easily appraise between $50,000–$200,000 once properly restored and tuned to concert standard.

Perfect for:
• Collectors of rare European instruments
• High-end interior designers looking for a statement piece
• Serious pianists who value old-world craftsmanship and tone
• Museums or conservatories interested in 19th-century German pianos

Photos show the original German seal of craftsmanship and the Dutch seller, as well as current models on the market. Piano was appraised at A.M.O. Pianos, receipt available upon request.

Serious inquiries only, please. Happy to discuss details, history, or provide more photos/videos upon request.