Harpsichord Restoration
for The Riverside County Museum of Art
Harpsichords today are appreciated both for their beauty as
furniture and
their ability to create music. Harpsichords date back to the 17th Century, but
they were replaced by pianos as the primary
keyboard instrument. However, many people today still enjoy the
unique musical sounds of the harpsichord and enjoy listening to or playing
this instrument.
The harpsichord that Mike restored is owned by the Riverside
County Museum of Art.
As you can see from the photograph,as the art restorer, he started with a harpsichord
that is seriously
damaged and buckled. But Mike and the museum curator had visions to see what
the piece could actually become.
Mike began the laborious task of cleaning and then refurbishing the elegantly
veneered and inlaid surfaces.
One can see from this photograph, which is the side of the harpsichord, that
the cleaning is complete, the veneered and inlaid surfaces are restored and
the re-staining has begun.
The final photograph shows a front view of the beautifully
restored harpsichord
which is now ready to be exhibited or possibly to even be played. Good job,
Mike!
There are many pieces of old, specialized furniture that have
restoration
possibilities. Mike is especially capable of working on musical instruments. If you
have
a piano, violin, or a guitar that seems to be in total disrepair, don't throw it away just
yet.
Mike may be able to restore the outside of the piece to reflect the beauty it
once had.
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