Serial number 197746. This piano was manufactured in Leipzig, Germany. On balance, a great Blüthner is certainly one of our very favourite pianos. The extreme quality is something to appreciate, just the way they fit together, the perfect quality of parts and materials and severe craftsmanship is amazing. We always jump at an opportunity to buy one, however many older models have action designs no longer desirable to a serious pianist, so when one like this becomes available we are very keen buyers. This is a tall model Blüthner, its dimensions are: a height of 128 cm, width of 149 cm and a depth of 69 cm.
It is about to begin a restoration to include re-polishing the case to a high gloss black, fitting a new set of hammers and much more. It will fortunately retain its ivory keyboard, (85 keys) and the “back” requires no work, as everything is solid, currently without a single replacement part.
Price when done will be towards R 100 000.00 (incl. VAT). A bargain when one considers what similar quality and size uprights sell for, and when considering what an equivalent new piano would cost, that price is a complete under-evaluation. Please enquire on progress if interested.
The DE 744 Blüthner, Julius Upright Pianoforte and stool is currently under restoration.
