Double-manual harpsichord
Francis Coston
- Art Funded
- 1992
- Dimensions
- 91 x 238 x 88 cm
- Vendor
- Mrs R Steedman
The quality of painting on the soundboard, a richly decorative arrangement of flowers, birds and foliage, makes the instrument a fine example of a British decorated harpsichord.
It is almost certain that Handel knew Coston, and played on his instruments, a rare connection between Handel and a contemporary harpsichord maker, and one which gives this instrument even greater musicological and musical interest.
Provenance
Dowager Lady Heathcote; Mr Hamilton; by descent to Mrs R.Steedman.