C. BECHSTEIN A half-grand piano with a blackened wooden body, metal frame, and wooden soundboard. Serial number: 44403. 19th century. L.: 184 cm This piano was used during concerts held in the reception hall of the Château d’Arcangues by such musical greats as Maurice Ravel, Igor Stravinsky, Henri Sauguet, Jacques Février, Ricard Viñes, Alfred Cortot, and many others. This lot comes from the Grand Hall of the Château d’Arcangues. Disassembly and handling are the responsibility and expense of the buyer.