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    Steinway has just unveiled a mesmerisingly beautiful piano

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    To celebrate its 600,000th piano, Steinway & Sons has unveiled this absolute beaut of an instrument. 'The Fibonacci', as its name suggests features the iconic Fibonacci spiral and is made out of Macassar Ebony. It was designed by Frank Pollaro.

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      1. Introducing… the Steinway 'Fibonacci' piano

      The piano was unveiled to mark the company's 600,000th piano and designed by Frank Pollaro.

    2. Steinway Fibonacci piano

      2. The pianist's view

      The piano was handcrafted from Macassar ebony.

    3. Steinway Fibonacci piano

      3. The spiral

      The iconic spiral is made from six individual logs of Macassar ebony, which, the company says, aims to '"epresent the geometric harmony found in nature"

    4. Steinway Fibonacci piano

      4. Attention to detail

      The 'Fibonacci' is a Steinway Model D piano – a nine-foot concert grand.

    5. Steinway Fibonacci piano

      5. You look like a million dollars…

      The beautiful piano has been priced at $2.4 million.

    6. Steinway Fibonacci piano

      6. Contrasting colours

      The piano also has synthetic ivory inlay and bronze details.

    7. Steinway Fibonacci piano

      7. A piece of history

      Steinway's 100,000th piano was given to the White House and is now housed at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C.

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      8. 6,000 hours of work

      The piano took 6,000 hours of work to make, over a four-year period.

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      9. Designer Frank Pollaro

      The piano's designer said: "As I considered the number 600,000, the Fibonacci spiral came to mind."

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      10. Creating unforgettable images

      A spokeman for Steinway said: "The Fibonacci spiral is a representation of perfect proportions and natural beauty. Without a doubt, Frank captured those qualities in this piano, creating a work of art for the eyes and the ears."

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      11. Pollaro's signature

      The piano bears the signature of Frank Pollaro, who designed it.

    12. Steinway Fibonacci piano

      12. The unveiling

      The piano was unveiled at a VIP reception in Beverly Hill earlier this year and Lang Lang was the first pianist to perform on it

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      13. On tour

      The piano is currently on display at the Masterpiece London art fair.

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      14. "On honour and a challenge"

      The piano's designer, Frank Pollaro, said: "Designing Steinway & Sons' 600,000th piano was an honour and a challenge. To me, knowing that this piano would become part of history meant that it had to be more than just a beautiful design."

    15. Steinway Fibonacci piano

      15. A look inside

      That mesmerising spiral can be seen on the underside of the piano lid too.

    16. Steinway Fibonacci piano

      16. Close up

      Here's a close-up view of the stunning pattern on the piano

    17. Steinway Fibonacci piano

      17. Frank Pollaro

      And here's the man behind this piano's beautiful design

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