Baldwin Art-Case Concert Grand

1901 Baldwin Model D Art-Case Concert Grand: A Restored Masterpiece

Renowned as one of America’s great piano makers, Baldwin established a legacy for crafting concert instruments that rivaled the finest European designs. This magnificent 1901 Baldwin Model D Art-Case Concert Grand exemplifies that tradition—a hand-built masterpiece from the company’s golden era, now fully rebuilt to concert-level standards.

At 9 feet in length, this piano possesses the commanding presence and tonal depth suited for the concert stage, yet its art-case design and satin ebony finish make it equally at home as a stunning centerpiece in a fine residence or studio. The sound is rich, powerful, and deeply resonant, with a singing treble, a warm, lyrical midrange, and a thunderous bass that projects effortlessly.

The touch offers exceptional control and responsiveness, the result of meticulous restoration using premium materials and precise regulation of the action. This combination of musical excellence and elegant craftsmanship reflects Baldwin’s heritage as a builder for artists and institutions worldwide—a rare opportunity to own a truly world-class concert grand with timeless beauty and performance.

Comprehensive Restoration: New Parts & Materials

• Hammer shanks: The wooden arms that hold the hammers
• Flanges: The hinges that allow the action parts to move
• Backchecks: The felt-topped blocks that “catch” the hammer after a strike
• Knuckles: Also known as rollers; the small felt/leather cylinders on the hammer shank
• Bass bridge caps: New wood surfaces for the bass bridge
• Treble bridge caps: New wood surfaces for the treble bridge
• Baldwin-style lyre braces: Structural supports for the pedal assembly
• Inner rim decal: New brand/logo lettering
• Arm veneer: New wood surface layer for both arms of the piano
• Finish materials: New extra-thick closed-pore satin ebony lacquer
• Pinblock: Completely new
• Soundboard: Meticulously refinished
• Tuning pins: New steel #2 pins to hold tension
• Bass strings: New copper-wound strings
• Treble strings: New steel music wire
• Damper felts: New felt for the internal mutes
• Action felts and cloths: Small bushings and cushions replaced during the regulation process