THE NICEST ART NOUVEAU GRAND PIANO

By: Tibor Szabo
The era of art nouveau did not have the aristocratic patronage. It was more bohemian commissioned by upper class bohemians. The prices still reflect it. Even though this spectacular piano by Erard sold for a staggering $300 k plus its still only at half the value of its younger relative an art deco master piece designed by  @Ruhlmann and a 3rd of some Luis xvi th style erards owned by Buckingham Palace.
Indeed we can still obtain real art nouveau master pieces at a reachable price while other established periods remain out of reach.
Why is art deco more pricy? Feel free to share your opinions.
The piano below is a masterpiece of intarsia with exotic fruit, satin , palissander and boxwoods. The supports (legs) are unique to the period.

Maria Kochetkova and Mucha

Prima ballerinas, Maria Kochetkova and Mathilde Froustey of the San Francisco Ballet, at a great theme party a year ago to honor the Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov. Hosted by Tibor Szabo, at Salle Pianos and Events, the food and dress code were according to the period – making the painting commissioned for the space a perfect backdrop. It was inspired by the great Alphonse Mucha of Art Nouveau fame.

Mathilde Froustey, left, Maria Kochetkova, right, with Mucha painting behind

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Maria Kochetkova, left, and Mathilde Froustey, right, in character

In the Style of Mucha

Tibor Szabo commissioned this Art Nouveau painting in the style of Alfonse Mucha for his previous San Francisco art and music salon, Salle Pianos and Events. Unfortunately, the work is gone today but we are looking forward to creating lasting pieces with our new organization.

Art Nouveau: The Golden Era of the Salon

My name is Tibor Szabo, formerly of Salle Pianos and Events, which many called the original art salon. Being Hungarian, I grew up with this great period of art and I am looking forward to building a flourishing new art salon online here and with event spaces throughout San Francisco.

Staircase designed by architect Victor Horta