SOLD (Hungary) - MAXIMILIAN SCHOTT GRAND, VIENNA, 1835

Due to the presence of many prominent composers and performers, Vienna was a city of music. In the first half of the 19th century, Vienna was also the most important city for piano building, next to London and Paris. The 'Viennese pianos' were highly regarded because of their typical sound and touch. The work of about forty piano builders, all producing pianos in the same style, gave rise to the so-called "Viennese school". Maximilian Schott was one of them.

Technical data:

• Inscription: Maximilian Schott in Wien
• Compass: 6,5 octaves (CC-a'''')
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 3: controlling keyboard shift - moderator - damping
• Dimensions: L 237 cm / W 132 cm
• Case: walnut hand polished
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM21 355
• Condition: restored to concert level, Chris Maene workshop 2016
• Location: 3 - Museum headquarters "Piano's Maene" Ruiselede