A fine semi-concert grand piano with lavish inlays by piano maker Sébastien and Pierre Érard of London, 1862Exceptionally intricate grand piano, the body veneered in exquisite walnut burl wood. Lavish decorative tendrils, delicately inlaid with various fruit woods, precious woods and polished bone. The manufacturer's mark "Patent Érard London" inlaid in the lid of the keyboard. Keyboard with imitation ivory appliqués. The serial number "7962" corresponds to the London year of manufacture 1862. Comes with the associated piano stool with lyre motifs on the side and velvet-covered seat. Out of tune, its tuning stability not guaranteed. Dimensions of the piano 95 x 138 x 214 cm.The piano manufactory Sébastien Érard was founded in Paris in 1770. In 1814, Sébastien's nephew Jean Baptiste Pierre Érard opened a branch in London. Érard soon emerged as one of the world's leading piano manufacturers, whose instruments were played by innumerable famous 19th century musicians and composers. Among others, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Wagner, Verdi and Liszt are known to have owned Érard grand pianos.Condition: I - II