Grand Pianos for Sale

The pianos for sale listed here are stock at the time of the last website update. We may have other pianos available and we also have knowledge of others that are for sale privately. Please also view our 'Pianos for Monthly Hire' page as most of these pianos are also available for sale. The Eshelby Pianos showrooms displaying our pianos for sale and/or hire are situated in Lanseria, Gauteng. Please contact us for your queries regarding pianos and/or to make an appointment to view our range of pianos for sale and/or hire.
Deon Eshelby: 0826753549; deon@eshelbypianos.com
Jacqueline Eshelby: 0823486131; jacqueline@eshelbypianos.com

DE 941 Blüthner Grand Pianoforte and stool. See Grand Pianos Under Restoration (below) for more details...

DE 942 Bösendorfer Grand Pianoforte and stool. See Grand Pianos Under Restoration (below) for more details...

DE 901 Carl Ecke Grand Pianoforte with stool. See Grand Pianos Under Restoration (below) for more details...

DE 934 Grötrian Steinweg Grand Pianoforte and stool. Serial number 62470. This piano was built in Braunsweig, Germany in 1932. It is a Model 140, meaning a length of 140 cm. We rarely see these types of pianos and have been fortunate to obtain this one. This is a gem of a true "baby" grand piano - this is consequently one of the smallest grand pianos available, highly sought after as small grands of high quality are very rare. The major advantage of a grand piano for serious pianists is the touch, general feel and response of the action. The problem with small grands is that they lack tone, but the really high-quality ones can be an exception.  The advantage of the quality make really speaks for itself, this piano having a wonderful clear tone usually lacking in miniature grands. This piano thus supports both good tone as well as a wonderful touch in such a compact grand. Grotrian Steinweg is one of the most revered piano builders in the world and are still producing small numbers of hand-built instruments. This piano is a true example of the manufacturer's art and reputation. This one was re-polished in high gloss black (2018). It has new hammers, but retains its original ivory keys and all internals - such as the sound board structure, strings and so on. This is something special! The piano is 149 cm in width.
Hire price: launch price of R 3 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 150.00.
Sale price: R 165 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 916 Ibach Grand Pianoforte with stool. See Grand Pianos Under Restoration (below) for more details...

DE 932 Rud. Ibach Grand Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 83747. This piano was built in Germany in 1921. Ibach is one of Germany's best-known piano builders. The casing is extremely elegant, having a light, well-proportioned feel. It has 88 keys, in ebony and ivory, and two pedals. This is a nice sized piano at 180 cm in length and 151 cm in width. It is very original condition is a testament to being well kept and lightly used.
We feel to simply give the piano a major service and cleaning, as to undertake any major repair seems unnecessary and adds cost but not value-to-use.
We will point out any age-related condition "faults" to prospective buyers. Such as a few blemishes on the ebony casing, a soundboard crack et cetera, and show why we feel these don't warrant repair.
We do believe this is an incredibly good value for money piano as it easily competes with others of similar quality and feel at a far higher price.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 150.00.
Sale price: R 95 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 943 Samick (Re-labelled Bernhard Steiner) Grand Pianoforte and stool. This piano was made by Samick of Korea in the later 1980's. It was bought new by the seller and is practically in as-new condition. The history of Samick is closely associated with links in manufacturing techniques and use of materials to the arguably most famous Japanese piano makers. We find them to be extremely well made with a beautifully rich tone not usually associated with Eastern pianos. The actions are smooth and durable and the overall product is very pleasing. This one has the more-rare walnut casing in a high gloss finish. It is a 185 model, meaning it measures that or slightly more in centimetres making it a lovely sized instrument with good tonal balance. The piano has 88 keys, with a firm touch and 3 pedals. This is a wonderful buy for anyone serious about getting an instrument to practice for greatness. The amazing condition makes this an exceptional find.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2950.00 and monthly charge of R 1950.00.
Sale price: R 98 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 940 Schiedmayer Grand Pianoforte and stool. See Grand Pianos Under Restoration (below) for more details...

DE 928 Steck Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Although you would hardly notice, it is interesting to know that this grand piano was originally a pianola, but the pianola mechanism has been removed. This piano has a lightish mahogany casing. Manufactured in America, likely New York, this is a very good quality piano. Generally, American pianos have a very good reputation. The piano is of quite large dimentions, with large fluted gate leg design (double legs) giving it a very Victorian appearance and a masculine antique feel about it.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 500.00 and monthly charge of R 950.00.
Sale price: R 70 250.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 904 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Built in New York in 1933. Model M. Mahogany casing. This piano has been refurbished to include new hammer shanks and flanges. Ivory keys. A one-family owned instrument from new.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 3 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 950.00.
Sale price of R 340 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 905 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. This Model O Steinway Grand Piano was manufactured in Hamburg, Germany in 1952. Steinway refer to the Model O as the 'living room grand' as it is the most substantial in size of Steinway's "small grands". The piano has a walnut casing and is approximately 180 cm in length and 147 cm in width. The piano has a full, rich sound and all of the character one expects from the renowned maker.
Hire price: launch charge of R 3950.00 and monthly charge of R 2950.00.
Sale price: R 420 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 909 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 291133. This is an exceptionally rare "modern" model S grand, built in 1938. The case-design is extremely unusual, so much so that we nor otherinterested parties at the time the piano was offered for sale, believed it to be original, however the authenticity was confirmed by Steinways themselves, and the casing is correct.It is a New York edition. Steinway grands tend to look like Steinway grands -with the exception of veneer choices, finished colour, and occasional Chippendale (Cabriole leg) models - most follow the same pattern. To find something like this is remarkable, and it might be said, not to be repeated, in South Africa. Being a true statement piece, retaining its design presence and collectible appeal, this surely has to be an investment for the future.
The casing is currently in walnut, according to the previous owner, his dad received it in black, and Steinway's report confirms this, so it is probably not in its original guise. It could be taken back to black if required, however it looks wonderful as it stands.
There is no major internal work needed, again, we would rather see the original integrity of the instrument kept and restoring it should detract from the value rather than add to it.
Hire price: launch charge of R 3950.00 and monthly charge of R 2950.00.
Sale price: R 455 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 912 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. This is a Model S (what is commonly referred to as a ‘baby grand’) and has a mahogany casing. The piano has a width of approximately 1.5 m and a depth of approximately 1.6 m.
Hire price: launch charge of R 3950.00 and monthly charge of R 2950.00.
Sale price: R 350 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 915 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. See Grand Pianos Under Restoration (below) for more details...

DE 922 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. See Grand Pianos Under Restoration (below) for more details...

DE 929 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte and stool. See Grand Pianos Under Restoration (below) for more details...

DE 930 Steinway Grand Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 393074; Model S. This piano was manufactured in Hamburg, Germany, and was imported and sold by Bothners in November, 1969, for R 2996.00, to the family who sold it on to us recently (August 2018). This is a very late model Steinway in South African terms, given how few were brought into and remain in the country.
The piano is in an untouched state presently. We will have to re-polish the mahogany casing as the original polyester finish has cracked, a common problem with that finish over time. If purchased before doing so, we'd like to offer the buyer the choice of finish.
The soundboard and components are in good condition, the soundboard varnish shows crackling, this is not detrimental, nor unusual, but we will probably re-do the varnish as it doesn't add to the aesthetic value of such a beautiful instrument.
The ivory keys are in wonderful condition without any replacement or chipping.
The action is in excellent condition, as are the felts. It would be entirely unnecessary to replace anything but the whole system will of course be fully serviced.
Sale price, including restoration work as discussed, is R 405 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 931 Steinway and Sons Pianoforte and stool. Model A. Serial number 360595. This Model A Steinway Grand Piano was manufactured in Hamburg in 1958. It has 88 keys; 3 pedals and original ivory keys.
The ebonised casing has been re-polished. This done many years ago. We feel that the job done was a good one and do not see the need or warrant in re-polishing it again, however, we do intend to tidy it in a few areas.
The fall-board name, inlaid in brass, has been poorly done (a notoriously difficult job!) and will be re-done.
The internals are completely as per factory without replacements or restoration. The soundboard shows signs of varnish spider-webbing (probably not the correct technical term) and we will probably re-do the varnish, in which case the frame and strings will be removed and replaced with new tuning pins. We would choose not to re-guild the metal frame as I prefer the original look of the existing paint.
The action and keys are in wonderful condition. The hammers honestly show hardly any string indentations and we would therefore not replace any of these parts, but will of course carry out a full service procedure.
The piano was purchased new by the seller's father, sourced by him while in Germany, imported and placed in the family's Bryanston home, from where we removed it, some 60 years later!
Larger model Steinways are extremely rare in South Africa and the purchase of this one was keenly sought and relatively hard-won. It has been many years since we last owned a Model A.
We did not get the original stool with the piano, it having being kept with an antique stool instead. We will thus replace this with another.
Sales price (including work as described above): R 585 000.00 (incl. VAT)

DE 939 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. See Grand Pianos Under Restoration (below) for more details...

DE 944 Steinway Grand Pianoforte and stool. See Grand Pianos Under Restoration (below) for more details...

DE 917 Zimmerman Grand Pianoforte with stool. See Grand Pianos Under Restoration (below) for more details...

Grand Pianos Under Restoration

DE 941 Blüthner Grand Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 134677. This piano was manufactured in  Leipzig, Germany, in 1961. We have just purchased this piano (January 2020) and will be undertaking restoration as required as well as re-polishing to black.  This is possibly our own favourite grand piano. We love the superb quality of a Blūthner and this particular size seems just perfect to achieve a fabulous rich tone unique to the make, with beautiful proportions in casing and design. We have not had a later model in stock. This model also has the Aliquot scaling which is a Blüthner invention whereby and extra string is applied to the treble sections, giving a rounder and amplified tone. They were built to have a gentle but rich sound and have long been a favourite accompanist's piano. The condition is magnificently original. The ivory keyboard is superb. This is a very rare find and a world class piano. The piano has 88 keys and two pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a length of 190 cm and a width of 150.5 cm.
The sale price, after restoration, will be approximately R 200 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 942 Bösendorfer Grand Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 27780. This piano was manufactured in Vienna, Austria, in 1957. We are fortunate enough to have found and purchased this piano from this Fabled maker who has become one of Austria's most famous exports. In the world of pianos, we do not think any single brand has achieved the notoriety and esteem that Bösendorfer has. They are extremely rare. Referencing the Pierce Piano Atlas, in the decade in which our piano was manufactured, the factory produced just over 1000 instruments, averaging just 100 a year. If one then considers that only some of these pianos manufactured were grands, how many can exist and how incredibly few must have made it to Africa? This example has been in family ownership for decades and was reluctantly offered for sale by the family of the Late owner. It appears as all original. The sapele mahogany casing is now being re-polished to a high gloss black, as we feel the sapele look is less appealing to modern buyers. The wood has however been sealed prior to ebonising so could be returned in years to come. The silky feel of the action is quite astonishing, with a fairly light touch not found on most grand piano actions. The ivory keys are in superb condition - as is the whole mechanism. This is a proper treasure. Deon has, in his 30 years of experience in the trade, only had two Bösendorfer pianos for resale.  The piano is 170 cm in length.
The sale price, after re-polishing, will be approximately R 475 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 901 Carl Ecke Grand Pianoforte with stool. This piano was in obvious need of case

restoration and a re-polish (see the photos to the left), as well as internal restoration. It has been re-polished to a satin white finish (September 2018). This is a very unusual grand, of symmetrical design, meaning that both bass and treble sides are curved. To have something different, but of such superior quality, is special. We are currently busy with the internal restoration as time allows.
The sale price when done will be in the region of R 148 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 916 Ibach Grand Pianoforte with stool. Seven foot grand with ebonised casing. “C”, 1895. Beautiful and rare.

Sale price: R 223 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 940 Schiedmayer Grand Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 16 051. There are two listings for Schiedmayer in the Pierce Piano Atlas, one being J and P Schiedmayer and the other Schiedmayer & Sohne, both in Stuttgart, Germany.
The serial number shows a build year of 1882 or approximately 1885 respectively. The piano is around 195 cm in length, making it a lovely sized grand for a larger home. Schiedmayer has long been one of our favourite makes of piano.  They are renowned for being a "Best Quality" piano, easily comparable to any of the top German makes, and in terms of action style, touch and tone are most closely compared to Steinway.
The casing is Rosewood, inlaid throughout with exotic woods. Even the pedal lyre has a motif inlaid.
We have asked the original owner, who owned the instrument for over 60 years, to gather as much information as possible so that we keep the provenance intact. It was apparently purchased by her father at an auction at St. John's School in Johannesburg in the 1960’s.
One can only marvel at this magnificent piece and be awed by the quality and workmanship. This must have begun its life somewhere pretty special.
It needs restoration, which we will undertake in time. Even in its current condition however, one can play it properly and hear its fantastic tone.
Pricing to be determined. Or perhaps it should just stay with us...
Treasure still exists!
This is a remarkable find, of Museum quality.



DE 915 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. Model M, built in Hamburg in 1928, serial number 261 760. Mahogany casing. The Eshelby family have sold, serviced and maintained this piano over a period of 55 years, it giving stirling service in serious use, a great commendation for the brand if ever there was one! It is currently being restored back to it's original standard, hence the lack of a photo.

Sale price: R 354 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 922 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 219271. Model M. This piano was manufactured in America.



DE 939 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 284962. This Model S-155 Steinway piano was manufactured in New York, in 1936 and has a mahogany casing. American Steinways have a particularly light feel in their case design, having less chunky square tapered legs on spade feet than German models and the squared off rather than rounded cheeks give a very clean look. We obtained the piano from a gentleman who inherited the family farm in the Northern Cape where it had been housed for as long as anyone could remember. It wasn't working properly and that with the difficult location probably explains the lack of use. This is a piano with an amazing tone, completely original in condition. We see no point in doing any major work; rather, we see great value in keeping it as original. The tone and feel of this piano is what Steinway felt it should be when it left the factory. The only major refurbishment we intend on doing is to re-polish the casing and original stool.  We would like to await a buyer who can choose their preferred re-polishing option as this is a blank canvas at this stage. It would also suit a black finish, but we are always considerate of the extra care taken in building pianos in a wood rather than painted finish. The ivory keys are in superb condition and the piano shows very little wear. The piano has 88 keys and 3 pedals. It is a wonderful thing

DE 944 Steinway Grand Pianoforte and stool. This magnificent Model D Concert Grand is 274 cm in length and 156 cm in width. This is the ‘pinnacle of concert grands’ in terms of quality with the additional grandeur of its refined details! We will be adding many more details about this piano as time allows.

DE 917 Zimmerman Grand Pianoforte with stool. Ebony cased, built in the 1920 s. The piano will undergo a full restoration, to include all the necessary work on the soundboard, a re-stringing of the treble section and associated work.

Price post restoration would be around R 125 000.00 (incl. VAT).

Please note that the pianos for sale listed here are stock at the time of the last website update. We may have other pianos available and we also have knowledge of others that are for sale privately in Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Eshelby Pianos showrooms displaying our pianos for sale and/or hire are situated in Lanseria, Gauteng.

Please contact us for all of your queries regarding pianos and/or to make an appointment to view our range of pianos for sale and/or hire

(Deon: 0826753549; deon@eshelbypianos.com or

Jacqueline: 0823486131; jacqueline@eshelbypianos.com).