Ernst Irmler, Leipzig 1852 - 1854
played and signed by Franz Liszt

This fortepiano was played by the famous composer and pianist Franz Liszt and is signed by him.
The instrument was made by Ernst Irmler in Leipzig (Germany) between 1852 and 1854 and is in full playable original condition. The original leather is still on the hammers the in good condition. There are three metall bars in the inside which are painted with flowered ornaments in black enamel varnish - no iron frame!
The fortepiano has two pedals (dampers and una corda).
Serial number is 2464. There is an identical instrument in the collection of Kloster Michaelstein in Blankenburg but with a higher serial number. This fortepiano is one of the eldest known instruments made by Ernst Irmler. Under the soundboard is the handwritten signature of Franz Liszt: "F. Liszt. 1856."
This fortepiano is an extremely rare and an especial instrument of the romantic period - played and signed by Franz Liszt.

Maße: Länge: 200 cm
Umfang: : 6 Oktaven + Sexte.