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Bösendorfer Secession Grand Piano — 23-Carat Gold Collector's Edition | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
⭐ COMING SOON TO PIANO GALLERY — One of only 21 instruments ever made. Contact us to learn more.
The Bösendorfer Secession Grand Piano is one of the most extraordinary instruments ever offered at Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls — a numbered collector's grand piano limited to just 21 examples worldwide. Built on Bösendorfer's celebrated 214VC Vienna Concert platform, the Secession melds two centuries of Viennese piano-making tradition with the gilded artistry of the 1897 Vienna Secession movement. This is not merely a piano; it is a total work of art suited to the most discerning collector, concert artist, or institution.
Its tonal character draws from Bösendorfer's legendary Resonance Case Principle — a construction method in which the entire spruce body, not just the soundboard, participates in sound formation. The result is a voice of extraordinary depth, warmth, and complexity, capable of luminous pianissimo and commanding fortissimo with equal refinement.
Product Overview
The Secession is built on the Bösendorfer 214VC cabinet — 214 cm of handcrafted Austrian spruce and polished ebony. Its most visually commanding feature is the lid interior, which bears a hand-applied 23-carat gold rendition of the laurel leaf canopy from the dome of Vienna's iconic Secession building. The cast iron frame receives the same 23-carat gold plating, the music stand is engraved letter-by-letter with the Secession motto "Ver Sacrum" (Holy Spring) and gilded by hand, and architectural ornamentation drawn from the Secession façade decorates the legs. Hand-gilded lines frame both the lid edge and lyre box, completing an instrument that is as much a visual artifact as a musical one.
Acoustically, the 214VC Vienna Concert action was developed in direct cooperation with performing artists and Bösendorfer technicians to achieve optimal controllability across the full dynamic range. The spruce used in construction is naturally air-dried through four complete seasons before it enters the workshop — a process that, combined with Bösendorfer's manufacturing timeline, means each instrument takes approximately six years from raw material to finished piano.
Every Bösendorfer grand employs more spruce tonewood than any other manufacturer, with over 80% of structural components made from this ideal resonating wood. Custom bass strings are individually wound in-house with a steel core and one or two layers of copper, producing the warm, sonorous low register that defines the Bösendorfer sound. Each string is hand-looped individually to improve long-term tuning stability and ease of future service. The Secession's arrival at Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls represents a singular opportunity for collectors and pianists in the American West.
Ideal For
- Serious collectors acquiring a museum-quality, individually numbered Bösendorfer grand piano — one of only 21 in existence
- Concert pianists and professional performers seeking a Vienna Concert-action instrument of unparalleled tonal depth and dynamic range
- Estates, private galleries, and cultural institutions displaying a functional work of art at the intersection of music and Viennese design history
- Dedicated home musicians who require the finest Bösendorfer grand piano available at any price point
- Buyers seeking a rare, provenance-documented collector piano with genuine long-term appreciation value
Key Features
Resonance Case Principle — Full-Body Sound Formation Bösendorfer integrates spruce resonance components throughout the entire rim and body, not just the soundboard. When a note is played, the whole instrument becomes acoustically active, producing the richly layered, harmonically complex tone that has defined the Bösendorfer sound for nearly two centuries.
23-Carat Gold Artistry — Handcrafted Secession Design The lid interior features a hand-applied 23-carat gold laurel leaf motif replicating the Secession building's iconic dome canopy. The cast iron frame is gold-plated to match, the music stand is individually engraved and gilded with "Ver Sacrum," and architectural elements from the Secession façade ornament the legs — making every surface of this instrument a deliberate artistic statement.
Vienna Concert Action — Precision Engineered for Artists Developed in partnership with performing pianists, the Vienna Concert action delivers exceptional controllability and dynamic range. From the gentlest touch to full orchestral weight, the action responds with immediate, articulate feedback that rewards both interpretive nuance and technical power.
Traditional Sand-Cast Frame — Generational Stability Bösendorfer's iron frames are produced in Austria using traditional sand-casting, then rested outdoors for six months to release internal tension before entering the factory. This allows the frame to remain dimensionally stable under the approximately 20 tons of combined string tension — a foundation for tuning stability built to last generations.
Independent Capo d'Astro — Upper Register Precision Bösendorfer is the only piano manufacturer to use a fully detachable, independent Capo d'Astro in the upper register. This construction allows for extremely precise intonation adjustment in the high treble range, preserving the characteristic Bösendorfer clarity and brilliance across the entire lifetime of the instrument.
Limited Edition Provenance — One of 21 Each Bösendorfer Secession grand carries an individually numbered collector's plate confirming its place within the edition of 21 instruments. This documented provenance — combined with handcrafted Austrian origin, a six-year production timeline, and connection to one of history's defining art movements — positions the Secession as a genuine collectible of lasting cultural and monetary value.
What's Included
- Bösendorfer Secession Grand Piano 214VC — individually numbered
- Numbered collector's plate confirming edition provenance
- Bösendorfer manufacturer warranty
- Ask us about our white glove delivery and in-home setup service
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Grand Piano — Collector's Item (Limited Edition of 21) |
| Model | 214VC Vienna Concert |
| Size | 214 cm length × 102 cm width × 151 cm height |
| Finish | Polished Ebony with 23-carat gold-plated cast frame |
| Lid Interior | Hand-applied 23-carat gold laurel leaf motif (Secession dome design) |
| Soundboard | Air-dried Spruce — Resonance Case Principle (full-body resonance) |
| Action | Vienna Concert action, refined to Bösendorfer specification |
| Keys | 88 keys, weighted, Bösendorfer custom specification |
| Pedals | 3 pedals (una corda, sostenuto, sustain) |
| Strings | Custom bass strings: steel core with 1–2 copper-wound layers, hand-looped |
| Pin Block | Open — 3 layers quarter-sawn maple, cross-grained, walnut veneer top layer |
| Frame | Traditional sand-cast iron, cured 6 months before use |
| Edition | Individually numbered; includes numbered collector's plate |
| Origin | Handcrafted in Austria |
Experience This Collector's Grand Piano Soon
The Bösendorfer Secession is coming soon to Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls — and with only 21 instruments in existence, this may be the only opportunity to see and play one in the American West. We invite serious collectors, pianists, and enthusiasts to contact us directly to discuss availability, pricing, and delivery options. Whether you plan to visit our Idaho Falls showroom or arrange white glove delivery, our team is ready to assist with every aspect of acquisition.
Contact Piano Gallery today to reserve your place in line for this once-in-a-generation instrument!
