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Antique George III period clavichord by Beck

Creator: Fredericus Beck
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique George III period clavichord by Beck
English, 1788
Height 81cm, width 148cm, depth 52cm

This elegant instrument is a clavichord, a type of piano popular during the eighteenth century. The clavichord is crafted from mahogany and is adorned with inlaid strips. The top of the instrument opens to reveal the keyboard and the inner workings, and the piece is supported by four legs joined by a shelf. The clavichord is by Frederick Beck, an important German maker who moved to England in the middle of the century and worked from London for many decades.

Above the keyboard is inscribed ‘Fredericus Beck Londini fecit 1788 / No. 10 Broad Street Soho’.

Artist/maker: Fredericus Beck (Anglo-German, fl. late 18th Century)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Wood.
Creation Date:	1788
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George III
Dealer Reference #:	10151b
Incollect Reference #:	516296

Dimensions

W.	58.27 in;	H.	31.89 in;	D.	20.47 in;
W.	148 cm;	H.	81 cm;	D.	52 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.