Steinway & Sons XR Duo-Art Reproducing Grand Piano – 6′

Step into the golden age of music with this 1931 Steinway & Sons Model XR Reproducing Player Grand Piano, a rare and exceptional instrument that brings the magic of live performance to your home.

A Timeless Masterpiece

• Size: 6’ grand piano
• Serial Number: 272224
• Finish: Satin walnut, refinished in a warm closed-pore walnut finish
• Rebuild & Restoration: Fully refinished and rebuilt in 2006 by Admiral Piano in Chicago, including a full restoration of the player mechanism

A True Performer

• The piano plays with expression, repeats, and rewinds as it should, with smooth and quiet mechanics.
• The soundboard and bridges are in great condition, contributing to a rich, resonant tone.
• The original reproducing player system remains intact, offering an authentic playback experience.
• Includes a bench and a few piano rolls to start your journey with this extraordinary instrument.

The Ultimate Home Entertainment of the Gatsby Era

The reproducing player grand piano was the pinnacle of home entertainment in the early 20th century, designed to capture every nuance of a live pianist. While it can play itself with remarkable realism, this piano also functions as a traditional Steinway grand for manual playing.

• The perforated music roll is housed behind the keyboard cover.
• Operating controls, including on/off, play/rewind, and tempo adjustment, are discreetly hidden beneath the keyboard behind a pivoting key-slip panel.
• The original electric motor powers the vacuum system that operates the instrument.

Rare and built in small numbers, these pianos were once a luxury reserved for the wealthy elite. Today, they remain highly sought after by collectors and musicians alike.