Steinway Model D’s currently

for sale in the USA that are similar in terms of age, condition, features, extent of restoration, and

depreciation. These data were sampled from sales venues across the country, and reflect typical

price point variations commensurate with an assortment of venues, as well as variations in regional,

cultural and economic demographics.

One particularly notable attribute of this Steinway Model D, as with many high-end grand pianos

manufactured prior to 1930, is its desirable status as a “Golden Age” instrument, a classification often

used by technicians, historians and aficionados to describe the fortuitous confluence of old-world

construction methods, expert craftsmanship, and finest quality materials that emerged as a unique

phenomenon in the early 20th century piano industry.

Condition:

The overall condition of this piano at the time of the appraisal was rated: Excellent

Specifications:

Model/Style: Model D Concert Grand / Spade Leg

Finish: Satin Ebony Hand-Rubbed Lacquer

Length: 9’ functional (8’11¾” actual)

Accessories: Matching Adjustable Artist Bench

Serial Number: 248954

Manufacture Date: 1926

Factory of Origin: Astoria / Long Island City, New York

Background:

Since the 1920’s the Steinway Model D has been the standard by which all other concert grands

are measured. Many of the world’s greatest pianists and composers (Franz Liszt, Vladimir Horowitz,

Arthur Rubinstein, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, et al), along with the

musical directors of numerous concert halls and prestigious conservatories around the world, have

made the Model D their instrument of choice, being drawn to its mellifluous scale design, impressive

dynamic range, broad tonal spectrum, extraordinary responsiveness, and the inimitable mystique that

places every piano bearing the Steinway name in a class by itself. Handcrafted over the course of2 of 2

nearly a year in Steinway’s New York workshop, using proprietary techniques and the finest materials

available, this Steinway Model D embodies the height of musical artistry and engineering excellence.

Assessment:

Professional restoration of this piano’s entire case was completed on December 11th 2025 by

former Steinway technician Ruben Gonzales Rivero, using best-in-class materials and processes

consistent with Steinway standards. The bench was also restored and re-upholstered. All brass

fittings were polished and sealed, and the steel strings were polished and treated for rust prevention.

Mr. Rivero also installed a new set of genuine Steinway hammers (latest-generation), replaced all key

bushings, regulated the action to factory specifications, and tuned the piano to a stable A-440

(concert pitch). A Certificate of Restoration will be made available to prospective buyers.

Prior restoration work on this Model D was likely performed circa 1990. Operations include re-

gilding the plate, re-pinning the pin block, re-stringing the harp, and upgrading the action using

genuine Steinway damper felt, wippens, and backchecks.

The piano’s soundboard, ribs, bridges and plate show no cracks, open seams or pressure ridges.

The bridges maintain factory bearing. Sustain is excellent. The soundboard sings. The action

operates with ease and allows for rapid repetition and nuanced dynamics. A reasonable estimate of

this piano’s longevity in its present state before another major refurbishing is needed, would easily be

25 – 30 years, based on typical home use by a professional pianist.

Provenance:

This particular Steinway Model D was originally purchased by Jacksonville University, and for

several decades was featured in concerts and recitals at Terry Concert Hall in the Phillips Fine Arts

Building. Its present owner is well-known Jacksonville piano educator Mary Lou Wesley Krosnick,

who recently retired as Distinguished Performer in Residence at Jacksonville University, and is a

graduate of The Julliard School. Mrs. Krosnick is credited with mentoring many accomplished pianists

who have consistently earned superior ratings in competitions, some of whom have gone on to

perform at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall. Authenticating documentation will be made

available to prospective buyers.

“Acting in the capacity of appraiser, I declare that the included facts of this report are true to

the best of my knowledge.”

12/30/25