4734. IL
PLEYEL - Grand Clavecin dit de 16 pieds, 1926
Fully restored by Paul Irvin.
Seven pedals: 16’ 8’ 4’ ~lower, 8’ and nasal ~upper, coupler and buff ( to upper 8’) FF-f” keyboard in ivory, with black interior case, and border painted wood and still life over keyboard. Dimensions: 96" x 43" The instrument belonged Phil Manuel and Gavin Williamson, who bought four Pleyels when they were students of Wanda Landowska, and toured extensively with the instruments. In 1992 Paul Irvin completed a full rebuild of the instrument for the current owner, with quilling in delrin. The action engages with pedals down. This beautiful instrument is located in Chicago, and available for its 100th year anniversary concert !
Offered at $9500.
Listed 9/10/25
