Vaudry copy - - Harpsichord - Germany - 1986

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**French Vaudry-copy harpsichord – artisanal construction, 1986**

Elegant French harpsichord, **copy of a Vaudry instrument**, built entirely by hand in 1986 by a German harpsichord maker active at the time in Italy.

The instrument is of **artisanal construction and not from a kit**, made piece by piece according to traditional criteria.

**Main features:**

* Single manual
* Two 8' stops/registers
* Intact soundboard
* Case and tail free from deformities
* Excellent tuning stability
* Complete with a carrying case

The harpsichord is in **excellent preservation condition**. The remarkable tuning stability testifies to the quality of construction and materials used.

The instrument was purchased in 2012 by **Maestro Ettore del Romano of the Conservatorio dell’Aquila**, who also used it for concert activity. Video material related to the instrument is available.

The current owner is a university professor who also professionally works in **restoration, study and attribution of keyboard instruments with plucked strings** and has collaborated with **Grant O’Brien** in the restoration of historic instruments.

An instrument of particular interest for musicians, collectors and enthusiasts seeking a high-quality artisanal harpsichord with documentable provenance and in excellent condition.

Complete with the related **carrying case**.

**French Vaudry-copy harpsichord – artisanal construction, 1986**

Elegant French harpsichord, **copy of a Vaudry instrument**, built entirely by hand in 1986 by a German harpsichord maker active at the time in Italy.

The instrument is of **artisanal construction and not from a kit**, made piece by piece according to traditional criteria.

**Main features:**

* Single manual
* Two 8' stops/registers
* Intact soundboard
* Case and tail free from deformities
* Excellent tuning stability
* Complete with a carrying case

The harpsichord is in **excellent preservation condition**. The remarkable tuning stability testifies to the quality of construction and materials used.

The instrument was purchased in 2012 by **Maestro Ettore del Romano of the Conservatorio dell’Aquila**, who also used it for concert activity. Video material related to the instrument is available.

The current owner is a university professor who also professionally works in **restoration, study and attribution of keyboard instruments with plucked strings** and has collaborated with **Grant O’Brien** in the restoration of historic instruments.

An instrument of particular interest for musicians, collectors and enthusiasts seeking a high-quality artisanal harpsichord with documentable provenance and in excellent condition.

Complete with the related **carrying case**.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Vaudry copy
Multiple models
No
Country of origin
Germany
Year of manufacture
1986
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Hard case
Weight
40 kg
Material
Wood
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
87 cm
Length
205 cm
Width
80 cm
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