Presto
Issue: 1925 2055 - Page 9
PRESTO
December 12, 1925.
LATEST ADDITION TO
STEINWAY PORTRAITS
Splendid Oil Painting of Paderewski, Which
Arrived Last Week from Spain, Will
Hang in New Music Temple.
The latest addition to the fine collection of por-
traits of great pianists and other artists who have
placed their indorsement upon the Steinway piano,
and which hang on the walls in the new Steinway
Hall on West 57th street, New York, is that of
Paderewski. It is a portrait which has created a
great deal of admiring comment in New York.
The portrait of Ignace Paderewski was painted
by Ignacio Zuloaga last summer at the home of
the pianist-statesman, in Morges, Switzerland. It
was unpacked last week and inspected by Mme.
Paderewski and some of their friends. Paderewski
has never seen the finished work, for the painter
took it to his home in Spain for the final touches,
and the pianist did not appear at the galleries be-
cause he was under the care of a physician for treat-
ment of his injured finger. The injury, received at
a recent recital, was believed to be a slight bruise,
but it improved slowly and Paderewski is taking a
complete rest. Mme. Paderewski gave her enthu-
siastic approval to the picture.
The commission was given to the painter by Stein-
way & Sons, and the picture will hang in the new
building on 57th street. Zuloaga received $20,000
for the work. It is 87 by 71 inches.
The painting shows Paderewski standing before his
piano, which is on a balcony and in the background
is Warsaw, with the famous monument there clearly
brought out. He wears the attire familiar to his
concert audiences; the Prince Albert coat with the
striped trousers, the white waistcoat and the white
flowing tie. In his right hand, which is resting on
the piano, is a rolled piece of music and his left hand
is caught in the armhole of his waistcoat.
About him are the trappings of a statesman—a
few law books on a stool near by and the eagle of
Poland is seen in the folds of the red emblem that
is thrown loosely over the end of the piano. The
vivid Zuloaga sky gives an interesting effect with its
blues and purples, that shade into mauve, and its
mysterious blacks that somehow give a feeling of
unrest. But the details of the picture are lost in the
strength of the figure, and especially the face, which
shows all the vigor and strength that the erstwhile
Premier of Poland has.
DIFFICULTIES OF PIANO
MANUFACTURERS IN AUSTRIA
Export Phase of Industry Filled with Problems of
Taxes and Foreign Competition.
Business is very quiet in Austria, but pianoforte
makers are fairly occupied, says the Deutsche Instru-
mentenbau Zeitung. Good makers are able to sell
their goods notwithstanding the great difficulties in
the export business. Young firms are producing in
series, which means a not very valuable article, but
suitable for the less opulent members of Austrian so-
ciety. Not ten per cent can be sold inland, the
other ninety per cent having to be exported.
For example, Czecho-Slovakia imposes a duty of
600 shillings per piano, which only allows very ex-
pensive instruments to be imported. Austrian piano
makers consider this duty a great injustice. Still,
under the protection policy the Czecho-Slovakian
piano industry has developed well, and is exporting
instruments to Hungary, which treats Czecho-Slo-
vakian goods better than Austrian. The duty is less
in Yugo-Slavia, so that better business is being done
there. Only first-class instruments can be sold to
either Germany or England.
The overseas countries are the only really available
markets for Austria, and most of her pianos are ex-
ported. Then the home taxes and formalities have
to bear their share of the blame. In other classes
of instruments business has been very quiet, and
very little was expected from the autumn season. The
Vienna Fair appears to have done very little for the
Austrian musical instrument industry.
THE PERIOD MODELS
OF KRANICH & BACH
Handsome Range of Artistic Instruments Pre-
sented in New Booklet in Line with Tra-
ditional Repute of Sixty Years.
An artistic new booklet devoted to its notable line
of period models has been issued by Kranich &
Bach, New York. In a foreword the essential at-
tributes of the period model are set forth in one word
—authenticity—and this follows:
"The Period Model must possess purity of design
as well as effective decorative lines in order to grace
the Kranich & Bach piano—it must be structurally
perfect in the minutest detail as the piano mechanism
itself.
"In line with the traditional repute of this sixty-
year-old organization, every Period design and casing
not only embodies the all-essential authenticity, but
harmonious beauty as well—designs and finishes
blending with utmost charm with the decorative
Ed. A. Leveille, of Piano Mfrs. Freight Bureau, scheme for which it is chosen."
Beauty of case design has been associated with
Hurt and His Wife Instantly Killed
the name of Kranich & Bach for over sixty years
by Soo Train.
and today the company maintains that character in a
The piano manufacturing industry and trade gen- a way that assures the finest results. The booklet
erally knows Edward A. Leveille, freight traffic man- says:
"A noted decorator and designer of Period furni-
ager for several years past for the National Piano
Manufacturers' Association. Therefore it will sym- ture co-operates with our artisans in the design and
pathize with him in his present plight at the Oak manufacture of these cases. All carvings are from
Park Hospital near Chicago recovering from a wound solid wood carved by master craftsmen. The finish
on the back of his head, while his wife Theresa, is in typical two-tone antique, high-lighted hard wood
who was with him, met a worse fate, for the lady, coating—an exact reproduction of original Period
furniture, corners and sharp edges eliminated, giving
who was 35 years old, was instantly killed.
The accident happened a week ago Saturday night that much coveted 'lived with' appearance.
"To complete the combination, we furnish a bench
at the River road crossing of the Soo line north of
Maywood, 111. Mr. Leveille was driving his car and with each model, in harmony with the piano. The
his wife was the only other occupant of it. They seat is beautifully upholstered and covered with
were struck by a passenger train. Mrs. Leveille handsome and appropriate tapestry in faultless accord
leaves six children. Mr. Leveille was recovering with the period featured."
The following period models are shown in fine
rapidly at last reports.
pictures: William and Mary, Louis XV, Cordovan,
Oriental and Queen Anne. Some of the models are
made in two-toned walnut or mahogany if desired,
and dull, polished or antique finish may be called for.
The Oriental model is furnished in Japanese lacquer,
and the Oriental decoration on this unique model,
Allen McLean in Charge of Piano Section of Hyatt suggested in the cut in the booklet adds to its dis-
tinctiveness.
Music Co. in Oregon City.
The cases of the William and Mary and Louis XV
Allen McLean has been appointed in charge of the models are hand-carved and in the latter the hand-
piano department of the Hyatt Music Co. of Port- carving can be lighted in dull gold if desired.
The cuts of all the Period models in Kranich &
land, Ore. Mr. McLean was formerly connected with
the Reed, French Piano Co. for a number of years Bach pianos are perfect in line and proportions.
and has a wide circle of friends both in and out of the
trade. The Hyatt company is the exclusive Portland
STAMPS IN BRITISH TRADE.
representative of the Baldwin line of pianos, including
According to the sixth annual report of the British
the Baldwin, the Ellington, Hamilton, Howard and
Federation of Music Trades for the year ending Au-
Monarch.
A reproducing piano room has been installed on gust 31, 1925, which has just been published, the reve-
the main floor where the Welte-Mignon in the Bald- nue from the sale of stamps has amounted to £5,499
win will be featured, and a roll room is on the mez- 11s., considered a very satisfactory result for the first
zanine floor presided over by Miss Mary Eads, an year's working. Fifty-five supply houses and 110
manufacturers purchased stamps, and 734 dealers
accomplished musician.
The Hyatt Music Company has been appointed specifically notified the Federation of their accept-
Pacific northwest distributor of the De Luxe Welte- ance of the Stamp Scheme and their willingness to
Mignon rolls, and will carry over 2,000 rolls in stock, paste the stamps on their invoices.
shipments of which are now arriving, so that the firm
will be able to supply not only their retail customers
M. F. Shea, 305 Fifth avenue, Nashville, Tenn.,
but the trade of the northwest.
is featuring the Victor Orthophonic in recitals.
LEVEILLES MEET
WITH FATAL CRASH
NEW PIANO DEPARTMENT
HEAD FOR PORTLAND STORE
BEGIN THE NEW YEAR RIGHT
The best piano season is with us and dealers and salesmen who would take advantage of the opportunities must have
the proper facilities for displaying and delivering the instruments. The only complete equipment is the latest fool-
proof Loader. It may now be had for only $95. Satisfaction guaranteed.
BOWEN PIANO LOADER CO.
Winston-Salem, N. C.
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December 12, 1925.
LATEST ADDITION TO
STEINWAY PORTRAITS
Splendid Oil Painting of Paderewski, Which
Arrived Last Week from Spain, Will
Hang in New Music Temple.
The latest addition to the fine collection of por-
traits of great pianists and other artists who have
placed their indorsement upon the Steinway piano,
and which hang on the walls in the new Steinway
Hall on West 57th street, New York, is that of
Paderewski. It is a portrait which has created a
great deal of admiring comment in New York.
The portrait of Ignace Paderewski was painted
by Ignacio Zuloaga last summer at the home of
the pianist-statesman, in Morges, Switzerland. It
was unpacked last week and inspected by Mme.
Paderewski and some of their friends. Paderewski
has never seen the finished work, for the painter
took it to his home in Spain for the final touches,
and the pianist did not appear at the galleries be-
cause he was under the care of a physician for treat-
ment of his injured finger. The injury, received at
a recent recital, was believed to be a slight bruise,
but it improved slowly and Paderewski is taking a
complete rest. Mme. Paderewski gave her enthu-
siastic approval to the picture.
The commission was given to the painter by Stein-
way & Sons, and the picture will hang in the new
building on 57th street. Zuloaga received $20,000
for the work. It is 87 by 71 inches.
The painting shows Paderewski standing before his
piano, which is on a balcony and in the background
is Warsaw, with the famous monument there clearly
brought out. He wears the attire familiar to his
concert audiences; the Prince Albert coat with the
striped trousers, the white waistcoat and the white
flowing tie. In his right hand, which is resting on
the piano, is a rolled piece of music and his left hand
is caught in the armhole of his waistcoat.
About him are the trappings of a statesman—a
few law books on a stool near by and the eagle of
Poland is seen in the folds of the red emblem that
is thrown loosely over the end of the piano. The
vivid Zuloaga sky gives an interesting effect with its
blues and purples, that shade into mauve, and its
mysterious blacks that somehow give a feeling of
unrest. But the details of the picture are lost in the
strength of the figure, and especially the face, which
shows all the vigor and strength that the erstwhile
Premier of Poland has.
DIFFICULTIES OF PIANO
MANUFACTURERS IN AUSTRIA
Export Phase of Industry Filled with Problems of
Taxes and Foreign Competition.
Business is very quiet in Austria, but pianoforte
makers are fairly occupied, says the Deutsche Instru-
mentenbau Zeitung. Good makers are able to sell
their goods notwithstanding the great difficulties in
the export business. Young firms are producing in
series, which means a not very valuable article, but
suitable for the less opulent members of Austrian so-
ciety. Not ten per cent can be sold inland, the
other ninety per cent having to be exported.
For example, Czecho-Slovakia imposes a duty of
600 shillings per piano, which only allows very ex-
pensive instruments to be imported. Austrian piano
makers consider this duty a great injustice. Still,
under the protection policy the Czecho-Slovakian
piano industry has developed well, and is exporting
instruments to Hungary, which treats Czecho-Slo-
vakian goods better than Austrian. The duty is less
in Yugo-Slavia, so that better business is being done
there. Only first-class instruments can be sold to
either Germany or England.
The overseas countries are the only really available
markets for Austria, and most of her pianos are ex-
ported. Then the home taxes and formalities have
to bear their share of the blame. In other classes
of instruments business has been very quiet, and
very little was expected from the autumn season. The
Vienna Fair appears to have done very little for the
Austrian musical instrument industry.
THE PERIOD MODELS
OF KRANICH & BACH
Handsome Range of Artistic Instruments Pre-
sented in New Booklet in Line with Tra-
ditional Repute of Sixty Years.
An artistic new booklet devoted to its notable line
of period models has been issued by Kranich &
Bach, New York. In a foreword the essential at-
tributes of the period model are set forth in one word
—authenticity—and this follows:
"The Period Model must possess purity of design
as well as effective decorative lines in order to grace
the Kranich & Bach piano—it must be structurally
perfect in the minutest detail as the piano mechanism
itself.
"In line with the traditional repute of this sixty-
year-old organization, every Period design and casing
not only embodies the all-essential authenticity, but
harmonious beauty as well—designs and finishes
blending with utmost charm with the decorative
Ed. A. Leveille, of Piano Mfrs. Freight Bureau, scheme for which it is chosen."
Beauty of case design has been associated with
Hurt and His Wife Instantly Killed
the name of Kranich & Bach for over sixty years
by Soo Train.
and today the company maintains that character in a
The piano manufacturing industry and trade gen- a way that assures the finest results. The booklet
erally knows Edward A. Leveille, freight traffic man- says:
"A noted decorator and designer of Period furni-
ager for several years past for the National Piano
Manufacturers' Association. Therefore it will sym- ture co-operates with our artisans in the design and
pathize with him in his present plight at the Oak manufacture of these cases. All carvings are from
Park Hospital near Chicago recovering from a wound solid wood carved by master craftsmen. The finish
on the back of his head, while his wife Theresa, is in typical two-tone antique, high-lighted hard wood
who was with him, met a worse fate, for the lady, coating—an exact reproduction of original Period
furniture, corners and sharp edges eliminated, giving
who was 35 years old, was instantly killed.
The accident happened a week ago Saturday night that much coveted 'lived with' appearance.
"To complete the combination, we furnish a bench
at the River road crossing of the Soo line north of
Maywood, 111. Mr. Leveille was driving his car and with each model, in harmony with the piano. The
his wife was the only other occupant of it. They seat is beautifully upholstered and covered with
were struck by a passenger train. Mrs. Leveille handsome and appropriate tapestry in faultless accord
leaves six children. Mr. Leveille was recovering with the period featured."
The following period models are shown in fine
rapidly at last reports.
pictures: William and Mary, Louis XV, Cordovan,
Oriental and Queen Anne. Some of the models are
made in two-toned walnut or mahogany if desired,
and dull, polished or antique finish may be called for.
The Oriental model is furnished in Japanese lacquer,
and the Oriental decoration on this unique model,
Allen McLean in Charge of Piano Section of Hyatt suggested in the cut in the booklet adds to its dis-
tinctiveness.
Music Co. in Oregon City.
The cases of the William and Mary and Louis XV
Allen McLean has been appointed in charge of the models are hand-carved and in the latter the hand-
piano department of the Hyatt Music Co. of Port- carving can be lighted in dull gold if desired.
The cuts of all the Period models in Kranich &
land, Ore. Mr. McLean was formerly connected with
the Reed, French Piano Co. for a number of years Bach pianos are perfect in line and proportions.
and has a wide circle of friends both in and out of the
trade. The Hyatt company is the exclusive Portland
STAMPS IN BRITISH TRADE.
representative of the Baldwin line of pianos, including
According to the sixth annual report of the British
the Baldwin, the Ellington, Hamilton, Howard and
Federation of Music Trades for the year ending Au-
Monarch.
A reproducing piano room has been installed on gust 31, 1925, which has just been published, the reve-
the main floor where the Welte-Mignon in the Bald- nue from the sale of stamps has amounted to £5,499
win will be featured, and a roll room is on the mez- 11s., considered a very satisfactory result for the first
zanine floor presided over by Miss Mary Eads, an year's working. Fifty-five supply houses and 110
manufacturers purchased stamps, and 734 dealers
accomplished musician.
The Hyatt Music Company has been appointed specifically notified the Federation of their accept-
Pacific northwest distributor of the De Luxe Welte- ance of the Stamp Scheme and their willingness to
Mignon rolls, and will carry over 2,000 rolls in stock, paste the stamps on their invoices.
shipments of which are now arriving, so that the firm
will be able to supply not only their retail customers
M. F. Shea, 305 Fifth avenue, Nashville, Tenn.,
but the trade of the northwest.
is featuring the Victor Orthophonic in recitals.
LEVEILLES MEET
WITH FATAL CRASH
NEW PIANO DEPARTMENT
HEAD FOR PORTLAND STORE
BEGIN THE NEW YEAR RIGHT
The best piano season is with us and dealers and salesmen who would take advantage of the opportunities must have
the proper facilities for displaying and delivering the instruments. The only complete equipment is the latest fool-
proof Loader. It may now be had for only $95. Satisfaction guaranteed.
BOWEN PIANO LOADER CO.
Winston-Salem, N. C.
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).