Maker reference
Erard Pianos
History, relative rating, UK availability and examples handled by Roberts Pianos Oxford.
Guide rating
40-68
Photo Gallery
Decorative one pedal Erard upright piano c1830
typical wooden framed upright showing complete absence of metal frame
At a glance
Erard facts
Make: Erard
Made in: London, England 1792
Made by: Erard
Rating: 40-68
Estimated Number In UK: 1500: 80% upright 40% grand
Year and serial number:
1860 32000
1880 53000
1900 80000
1920 108000
1940 126200
1960 131815
1980 135600
Comments
Erard is one of the oldest piano companies, credited with helping design the modern piano. Most of those found in the UK were made in London. The quality is very varied but they were generally well made, though the mechanism can be a bit excentric. Restoration gives good results. (updated 2026)
Compare nearby ratings
Higher rated
- Eberhardt (Berlin, Germany) - 40-45
- Kimball (USA) - 30-45
- Brock, Bernard (London, UK) - 45-48
Sold image gallery
A collage of recent sold examples for this make.
