It’s priced at $189,000 and comes with an extended 10-year limited warranty. The harp comes with a unique miniature etching of a Lyon & Healy concert grand action plate design on the inside of the soundboard, a richly engraved, previously retired front action plate as well as an engraved backplate, and a transport cover set. An exquisite floral trellis design has been hand-painted on the soundboard using a 23+ karat gold leaf. The Louis XV Special is available with a Maple or Bubinga veneer. Lyon.(posted on May 22nd, 2015) Lh-14 Lyon And Healy Style (42.2 similar) Beautiful, rare Lyon And Healy 14 in very good condition. Original owner's first harp kept And maintained in excellent condition. It is also adorned with elaborate carving along its neck and knee block, as well as intricate carving along the soundboard edges, both on the sides and surface. Included harp, original Lyon Healy soft padded carrying case, tuning key. The harp has the Lyon & Healy sound and carrying ability which makes it clear and resonant. Its elaborate the rococo style design (as seen in French King Louis XV’s time) incorporates leaves, flowers, scrolled feet, and shapes reminiscent of shells. The instrument is superbly crafted, intricately carved, and clad in lavish 23+ karat gold leaf.
Perhaps Lyon and Healy were inspired by this rich history when they created the Louis XV Special Concert Grand harp. The stringed instrument dates back to at least 3500 BC and gained particular popularity in Europe during the Renaissance and Middle Ages. With 130 years of harp making experience, each handcrafted pedal and lever harp is instilled with a legacy of superior wood crafting and commitment to the development of the instrument.As far as classical and soothing musical instruments go, you can’t get much more traditional than the harp. A complimentary sweeping floral decoration accents the extended soundboard.įrom the hallowed halls of the New York Philharmonic to the Bolshoi Ballet, Lyon & Healy Harps is acclaimed throughout the world for its remarkable depth and clarity of sound, breathtaking designs, and rich heritage of quality craftsmanship. The carving of the Style 23 Gold is accented with 23+ karat hand-gilding. The highly embellished floral carving at the crown, top of the column, base and feet, is coupled with a fleur de lis pattern at the bottom of the column – both notable features of the time. The Style 23 has become the most recognized harp in the world and showcases the woodworking artistry of the Lyon & Healy craftspeople.
circa 1915 and provenance of Philadelphia Orchestra, Flora Greenwood Mc Curdy.Ĭreated by Lyon & Healy in 1890, this intricate harp is symbolic of the Victorian era during which it was made. Soundboard Northwest Northern Midwest Sitka Spruce. The very top of the line and considered by most to be the most widely recognized harp in the world by this highly sought after craftsman. Lyon and Healy Concert Grand Harp Premium style 23 gold.
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