Italian 18th Century Single Manual Harpsichord, with elaborate classical hand painted scenes to the exterior and interior lids, the exterior with a gesso finish and gilt embellished, the feet set with castors.
From the estate of Harry and Tai Lachman. Harry Lachman was born in La Salle, Illinois on June 29, 1886. In 1911, he emigrated to Paris where he earned a substantial reputation as a post impressionist painter and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur by the French government.
Lachman worked as a director in France and England before settling in Hollywood in 1933. His credits include Down Our Street, Baby Take a Bow, Dante's Inferno, Our Relations, and Dr. Renault's Secret.
The two photographs are pictures of the harpsichord in the Lachman home.

Weight Approx., 100-150
105 in. length x 41 in. wide x 38 inches height

Remarkably well-preserved paintings to the interior lids. Varying degree of wear and restorations to the exterior, notably to the gilt and paintings. Hinges on lid panel covering keyboard are missing the pins. Wear to gilt, scratches and chipping to legs. Casters likely added later. Please refer to photos.