Christie's expects the Steinway grand piano to go for $8,000 to $10,000.
By 1862, Steinway pianos had received more than 35 medals.
Each Steinway grand piano consists of more than 12,000 specific parts assembled by 300 people.
A Steinway piano is handmade and takes a year to build.
During the next two years, demand for Steinway pianos had increased dramatically.
No hot water, the Steinway piano never got through customs.
The master classes are next to a Steinway piano in the corner of a cozy living room.
Peter developed an interest in music at a young age as his parents played him to sleep with their 1923 Steinway piano.
Whenever possible he took his own Steinway piano with him on tour.
The signed Steinway piano is kept tuned in the living room.