Description Loud & Brothers, Philadelphia (Active 1822-1837) Stenciled and Bronze-Molded Mahogany Piano
second quarter 19th century, in the classical taste, of upright form, the projecting top with gadrooned molding and supported by columns with gilt-bronze capitals, centered by a panel in sunburst upholstery, a figural fold-over lid opening to reveal the keyboard, stenciled decor and brass maker's plate, raised on boldly reeded legs with gilt capitals.
h. 63-1/2", w. 45", d. 26"
Notes: A Loud & Brothers upright piano dated 1831 is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.