Objekt 8
Single pedal harp, Paris, late 18th century
Object description
Maker unknown
Paris, late 18th century.
Decoration and construction show characteristics of the makers Cousineau, Holtzman and Renault.
Maple (body, seven ribs), carved, painted, gilded (pillar, neck); spruce, painted (top); iron (pedals)
Range Eb1 - g3; 38 string seven pedals; drawbars
H. 1625 mm; W. 570 mm (total); D. 800 mm; L. 1193 mm (soundboard)
Inv. no. 1956.542.
Gift Dr. h.c. Paul Sacher, Pratteln. Lobeck Collection