Selling this (rare) fully restored French grand piano, an Erard from 1897. The work is beautifully done and the case is in extremely good condition including ivory keys and french polish.

It has been used as a pianist's piano- carefully maintained and played with care. And it is beautifully restored with a classic French polish finish so it also a very beautiful piece.

Erard has been called the Steinway of its time, and was the most innovative and important piano manufacturer for more than a century. It is the brand of piano associated with Chopin and Liszt. And in the Maurice Ravel museum, at the site of the composer's historical home outside Paris, one finds his beautiful Erard of the same size this piano for sale.

Audiences are increasingly interested in the authenticity of tone and sound. As a response, there are both international piano competitions, such as the Chopin Competition, and respected music schools are seeking Erard pianos for their programs.

For example:
-Copenhagen's RDAM conservatory uses Erard pianos in their current concert programming
-The Paris Conservatory uses Erard pianos
-Amsterdam's orgelpark features a concert Erard grand piano
-in Hamburg, an annual Erard Festival is celebrated at the Elbphilharmonie
-closer to home in Michigan, the University holds an Annual Erard Festival