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Francke Upright Piano Rococo Style Carved Mahogany High Relief Scroll Legs

About the Item

Francke upright piano with a mahogany case. Entire cabinet features Rococo style, ornate carvings in high relief. The carved, front panel features a central lyre surrounded by flowers, foliage and acanthus. The piano fall has carved latticework and a central plaque carved with flowers and acanthus. Sitting on top of the cabinet is asymmetrical arcading ornately carved with rocailles, flowers, foliage and acanthus. The brass piano pedals feature acanthus scrolls. The intricately, carved piano cheek also features latticework, scrolling acanthus and flowers. The carved, reverse scroll legs also feature rocailles and scrolling detail. The carved key escutcheon sits amidst carved strapwork. The makers name is carved into the piano fall in a scroll embellished plaque. Rococo style Rococo is an exceptionally ornamental and theatrical style of decoration which combines asymmetrical shells, acanthus and other leaves, birds, bouquets of flowers, fruits, musical instruments, angels and Far Eastern elements pagodas, dragons, monkeys, bizarre flowers and Chinese figures.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.12 in (140 cm)Width: 61.42 in (156 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1895
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leeds, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref 25571stDibs: LU6879231878332

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