{"product_id":"antique-beethoven-sonata-print-with-musical-notation-plaque-in-ebonized-wood-frame","title":"Antique “Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata” Print After Lionello Balestrieri with Musical Plaque in Ebonized Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA known Beethoven subject, a generational estate history, and a substantial ebonized frame with its original musical plaque—this is the kind of decorative antique that carries both presence and provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis framed print is after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Italian artist Lionello Balestrieri, originally painted in 1900 and awarded distinction at the Paris World’s Fair. The scene captures an intimate interior—figures gathered in near stillness as a violinist performs, the weight of the music felt across the room rather than seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRendered in a warm sepia tone, this example reflects early reproduction methods of the late 19th to early 20th century, when Balestrieri’s work was widely circulated for display in domestic interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece was acquired from a private estate, where it had remained within the same family for generations. According to the previous owner, it once hung in her grandmother’s home—preserved in place rather than passing hands. That continuity is felt in both its presence and its wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the lower edge, a cast metal plaque reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeethoven Sonata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by raised musical notation—an uncommon detail that adds both dimension and narrative. The notation appears in a single-flat key, most consistent with F major, reinforcing the lyrical and expressive tone associated with Beethoven’s compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print bears a faint pencil-style signature in the lower margin. While it appears hand-rendered, it has not been authenticated and may reflect a period plate signature commonly found in early reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is housed in a substantial, ebonized wood frame with visible grain and time-earned wear. The addition of glass and the integrated plaque create a layered, multi-material presentation that gives the work both physical and visual weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA piece that does not compete for attention, but quietly defines a room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall frame: approximately 21.5” W × 13.5” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible print (sight): approximately 15.75” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame depth: approximately 1”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an antique framed print with age-related wear consistent with its history, materials, and period presentation. The frame shows surface wear, finish variation, and small areas of loss. The print has warm toning and light age-related discoloration. These characteristics are part of the piece’s authenticity and are documented in the listing photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll sales are final. Please review the description, measurements, and photographs prior to purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44562432098439,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/154D5022-A2D1-4B06-A387-6FC6865C8601.png?v=1777931809","url":"https:\/\/shopofold.com\/products\/antique-beethoven-sonata-print-with-musical-notation-plaque-in-ebonized-wood-frame","provider":"Shop of Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}