The piano «Odalisque » : “Work‐of-­‐art” piano. Limited series of 8 numbers, signed and stamped. Produced by Pleyel in collaboration withGalerie Maeght (France) Large baby grand piano based on the P190model. Cariatide is the artist’s Interpretation of the famous myth. The piano alludes to two masterpieces frescos placed in the symphonic concert hall, Salle Pleyel, in polychromatic plaster. The artist used the experimental technique of engraving on glossy black lacquer. Features: Hand-­‐engraved white lacquered wood • Gold gilded engravings • Cast-­‐iron frame in metal gold colour • Brass castors • Artist’s signature on the right side. Dimensions (cm) : Length 190 cm x Width 150 cm x Height 99 cm Technical features: Laukhuff keyboard – spruce keys • Back: laminated wood structure (reliability – long-­‐lasting) • Soundboard and ribs: solid spruce from Fiemme Valley, Ciresa • Renner action according to Pleyel and Paulello specifications • High-­‐resistance metallic frame, computer optimized • Röslau strings • Beech multi-­‐layer pin-­‐block and Klinke tuning-­‐pins for exceptional tuning stability • Impregnated hammerheads to guarantee continuing Available immediately. (Number1/8). Preparation delay prior to delivery : 3 to 4 months The piano bench Odalisque Features: Structure in wood, with engraved white lacquer and gold gilded engravings • Ivory veal velvet upholstery • Height adjustable. Retail Price (excluding 20% French VAT) = 3.000€ Availability: In stock A few words about Pleyel PLEYEL, the oldest piano manufacturer in the world (since 1807) and the only one in France, is dedicated to produce high-end grand pianos and provides a rare, unique and contemporary design with a high quality of acoustics for people looking for refined music instruments, elegant Art de vivre, collector's pieces. All Pleyel pianos of the stock are 100% French made, entirely produced by Pleyel approved technicians and piano makers, involving more than twenty skills and crafts like : luthiery, cabinet working, varnish, precious veneers, marquetry, decor painting, lacquer and using the most innovative technologies. With more than 270.000 pianos produced, Pleyel remains the piano of Chopin, with a refined colourful tone. It is one of the 1,000 companies being awarded the French State label of Living Heritage Company. As an editor, Pleyelhas built up one of the rarest collection of pianos, requiring rare skills, designed by renown designers (Andrée Putman, Hilton McConnico, Michele De Lucchi, Peugeot Design Lab), visual artists (Marco Del Re, Aki Kuroda, Maarten Baas) and interior designers (Alberto Pinto, reedition of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann). Each of these instruments are produced according to the 3 models of the Pleyel pianos Classic Range: from 1.70 meters to 2.04 meters length. Pleyelpianos are sold and delivered all over the world. We have the pleasure to present our collection of Designers and Artists’ pianos AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. You need to take into account that 3 to 4 months of musical and cabinet-making preparation are required for each of these instruments prior to delivery. Our pianos are usually made on order. As we only have one piece in stock for each design presented hereafter, the stock of these pianos can change everyday. Please contact us as soon as possible in order to confirm the availability of the piano and put an option on it.