Lyon & Healy special Art Neveau Style 11
This rare beautiful harp is just a showstopper. If you like the style 11, you will fall in love with this one. This is the original Art Noveau style 11, only 4 of this harps where made. The carving comes straight from nature, drew inspiration from organic and geometric forms to create elegant. It exudes a sense of serenity, evoke contemplation of the eternal. Guided in 23 karat gold, in 3 shadings of gold. Mirror finish, matte finish and 18 Karat lemon gold hand gilded with 23k gold leaf.
The tone quality is excellent, with a big Booming sound and a great carrying ability. It has 47 string, ranges from 0 octave g to 7 octave c.
Style 11 special serial # 2440. Built on June 10th 1922
This harp was regilded
All Original Action re-rivet and polished Base
Frame reparate Wood body refinish.
New strings and regulated.
The Lyon and Healy Special Art Nouveau Style 11 Concert Grand harp described is indeed a remarkable and rare instrument. With its exquisite Art Nouveau design, limited production, and meticulous craftsmanship, it's undoubtedly a showstopper for anyone who appreciates fine musical instruments.
The combination of organic and geometric forms in the carving, highlighted by 23 karat gold accents in three shades, adds to its aesthetic appeal and sense of elegance. Furthermore, the description of its tone quality as having a big booming sound and great carrying ability indicates its exceptional musical capabilities.
Despite being built in 1922, the harp has undergone necessary restoration and maintenance, including regilding, action re-riveting and polishing, base frame repair, wood body refinishing, and the addition of new strings. However, the note about requiring regulation again after purchase suggests that it may need further adjustment to optimize its performance.
It's important to note that due to its size and delicacy, this instrument is available for local pickup only within the USA. Additionally, any necessary shipping arrangements and costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
Overall, this Lyon and Healy Special Art Nouveau Style 11 Concert Grand harp represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of musical history that combines artistic beauty with exceptional craftsmanship and musicality.
The tone quality is excellent, with a big Booming sound and a great carrying ability. It has 47 string, ranges from 0 octave g to 7 octave c.