Grotrian Steinweg Rococo Style B - Size Grand Piano and Seat, body painted pale blue and gilt wood scrolls applied to create reliefs on the interior of the top, and for the polychrome printed images along the case. Serial number 3234. Circa 1876 - 1877. 

Accompanied by photographs of David Bowie playing the piano in Berlin, in the 1970s. The Dutros met Bowie while Bowie was recording in Berlin between 1976 - 1979. This piano was the centerpiece of the Dutro salon room in San Francisco, when the company relocated back to the United States in the 1980s. 

{Approximate dimensions: 39 1/2" H. x 55 3/4" W. x  79" D.}. 

The second highest in register A key, reglued. Some keys with short cracks Piano case painted in Rococo style, with faux marble in blue, faux hardstone flowers, and with printed scenes of Rococo interest in the second quarter to mid 20th Century. Surface wear, scratches, some of the applied scenes with crackes, raised surfaces. Some painting repaired, refreshed. Name plate above the keyboard with repainted and overpainted black enamel.