Erard

Description: Own a living piece of musical history. This breathtaking c.1840 Érard grand piano has been fully restored to showroom, like-new condition. Balancing timeless visual artistry with the exact mechanical brilliance favored by the world's greatest romantic composers, this instrument is a crown jewel for any serious collection.

The Instrument & Condition
• Year: c.1840
• Cabinet: Master-crafted Empire Revival style. Features stunning, richly figured Mahogony wood veneer, neoclassical hand-carved details, and an ornate, stately presence.
• Condition: Fully restored from the inside out to like-new condition in 2014. The soundboard, strings, dampers, and cabinetry have been meticulously brought back to their original glory.
• Maintenance: Recently precision-tuned in Fall of 2026. It plays with a warm, crystalline, and historically accurate tone.

The Legendary History of Érard
Founded by Sébastien Érard in Paris, the Érard dynasty was the premier piano maker of the 19th century. In 1821, Érard revolutionized piano playing forever by inventing the double-escapement action—a mechanism that allowed notes to be repeated rapidly without the key fully returning to its resting position.
This technological breakthrough directly empowered the virtuosity of the Romantic era. Érard pianos were the personal instruments of choice for legends like Franz Liszt, Frédéric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, and Giuseppe Verdi.