Gebraucht, Steinway & Sons, D-274

Serial Number: 521580 'Beethoven'
Built: Hamburg, late 1991
Condition: Fully Restored (2019–2020) – Near New
Provenance: Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam – Meesterpianisten Series
Provenance & History
This Hamburg-built D‑274 was owned and used exclusively by Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam, serving as the primary concert grand for its world-renowned Meesterpianisten series. For decades, only the most celebrated pianists performed on this particular instrument.
In 2019, the piano underwent a full Steinway-authorized restoration, which was completed within 6 months. As the COVID-19 pandemic restricted concert activity, the instrument remained largely untouched post-restoration — leaving it in immaculate, near-new condition. Since 2022 it’s located at a small and climatized venue where it’s used for 6 concerts per year only. All wheels are newly polished. It includes its original cover. Piano passport available. Tuning exclusively by exceptional and certified Steinway technician.
The sound of this beast is enormous, delicate, poetic, clear, melancholic and exuberant. Or as the Concertgebouw described it: 'A Noble Lion, A Singing Madonna'.
Humidity Control System: 2025

Specifications
Model: D‑274
Serial Number: 521580 'Beethoven'
Origin: Hamburg, Germany
Build Year: 1991 (late)
Finish: High-gloss ebony
Length: 274 cm
Condition: Fully restored by Steinway specialists, maintained in showroom condition
Documentation Included
✅ Official Steinway Piano Passport (matching serial)
✅ Service reports throughout its life
✅ Verified Concertgebouw provenance
✅ Optional: professional photos, condition report
Market Position
This instrument ranks in the top echelon of concert grands worldwide, offering unmatched tone, history, and preservation. Rarely does such a piano — with certified provenance and verified technical renewal — enter the market.

Estimated Value:
€175.000 – €210.000 (based on condition, documentation, and legacy)
Replacement value of a new Hamburg Steinway D‑274: approx. €175.000

Availability
Available for private acquisition, international shipping, or institutional placement.
Worldwide transport and inspection by certified piano technicians can be arranged on request.