GAVEAU CONCERT GRAND, PARIS, 1908

Gaveau was one of the first in France to adapt the cast iron cross-string frame. In 1903 the new concert grand was a direct competitor of Pleyel and Erard. The instrument with its superb 'Art Noveau' style frame with vegetal decoration , is a representative of the best period of Gaveau's concert grands. 

Technical data:

• Inscription: Gaveau Paris
• Compass: 7 octaves and 3 notes (AAA-c'''''-
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 2: controlling keyboard shift, dampers
• Dimensions: L 274 cm / W 153 cm
• Serial number: 44430
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 43 113
• Condition: restored to concert level, Chris Maene workshop 2012
• Location: 3 - Museum headquarters "Piano's Maene" Ruiselede