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--Previous Message-- : Chinoiserie is a style of decorating which was : intended to replicate a 'Chinese' look. : This was accomplished through the addition : of hand-painted decorations and appliques. : It was popular in Europe during the : 1700's. Since your piano was made in the : late 1800's, the green paint and : Chinoiserie was a fairly recent addition. : To totally refinish a piano would cost : approx. $2000. I'm also wondering if the : 'black dirt' isn't just an antiquing glaze : which is wiped over the paint in order to : make the paint look old. This type of : "antiquing" treatment was in : vogue in th 1960's. If you send some pics : to me I will try to descriminate further. : --Previous Message-- : What would be involved to restore my piano to : the laquer finish it has underneat the : Green Chinoiserie? : When do you think the Chinoiserie was added : to the piano? : Thanks : Judy : : :

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