A rare Steinway & Sons XR Reproducing Grand Piano with Duo-Art mechanism, serial number 272224, built in 1931 and expertly restored in 2006 by Admiral Piano in Chicago. This remarkable instrument combines Steinway’s legendary craftsmanship with the technological marvel of the reproducing player mechanism, offering both exceptional playability and historical significance.
Features:
- Model & Size: Steinway XR, 6′ grand piano.
- Year: Built in 1931, restored in 2006.
- Finish: Satin walnut, refinished in a warm closed-pore walnut finish for timeless elegance.
- Mechanism: Duo-Art reproducing player mechanism, fully restored and functioning perfectly. Plays with expression, repeats, rewinds, and mimics the nuances of live performances.
- Condition: Soundboard and bridges in excellent condition; quiet mechanics; plays beautifully either manually or through the player system.
- History: A pinnacle of early 20th-century home entertainment, these instruments were luxury items for the wealthy, providing the experience of live performance in the comfort of one’s home.
Details of the Reproducing System:
- Perforated music roll located behind the keyboard cover.
- Discreet operating controls (on/off, play/rewind, speed/tempo) cleverly hidden behind a pivoting key-slip panel.
- Original electric motor powering the vacuum system that operates the piano.
This Steinway XR not only delivers an exceptional tone and playability but also serves as a piece of musical history, embodying the glamour and innovation of the Gatsby era.
Contact us today for more information or to schedule a viewing of this extraordinary piano!
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Please note the once the piano arrives in your home you will have to tune it at your cost since pianos do go out of tune during shipping.
RATES INCLUDE DELIVERY TO YOUR CITY ANYWHERE IN THE 48 STATES.
We can arrange in home delivery for another $475+ (depending on stairs/turns etc)
| Area | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| GA | $495(in home) | 3 to 4weeks |
| Mid West, North East, South East, Florida | $1295(curb delivery) | 3 to 4weeks |
| South West, Texas | $1295(curb delivery) | 3 to 4weeks |
| West Coast | $1495(curb delivery) | 3 to 4weeks |
Wordwide delivery to any port from $1450 to $1950
Livraison dans le monte entier a n’importe quel port de $1450 a $1950
Entrega mundial a cualquier puerto desde $ 1450 a $ 1950
