VAN HECKE UPRIGHT PIANO, BRUSSELS, 1845

VAN HECKE UPRIGHT PIANO


Technical data:

  • Inscription: 1er prix/exposition Nationale 1841/VAN HECKE/A BRUXELLES
  • Compass: 6,5 octaves (CC-g'''')
  • Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
  • Pedals: 2: moderator - damping
  • Dimensions: W 131 cm / D 60 cm / H 117 cm
  • Case: ebony polished decorated with ornaments
  • Serial number: 291
  • Literature: P. VANDERVELLEN, "The Golden Age of Flemish Harpsichord Making - a Study of the MIM's Ruckers Instruments", 2017
  • Chris Maene Collection number: CM 64 239
  • Condition: original
  • Location: 4 - Museum storage space Ruiselede