Here are some of the models I made recently using many different techniques (Sold out!). The plan now is to start new miniature projects such as Clavichords, Spinets and Organs. (And by the way every harpsichord comes with a stool not shown in the picture). The scale is 1:14.
I expect to have a few of Spinets and Clavichords ready before Christmas 2015. Hope to show them here by then!

Thanks for looking and see you soon!

This is a new model released in May 2015. They are made in the same scale (1:16) as the other models previously shown here but it has some new details such as the carved out legs, the woodgrain effect which is done by gentle brush strokes with oil paints; the lid is folded revealing a bit more of the interior and keyboards from the opposite side as shown in the upper image. I have also made ornamented panels on either sides of the keyboards braking the squarish look that some harpsichords usually have. All in all, I'm happy with this design and I think it looks quite elegant.

I'm working my way out to start making those on a much larger scale. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for looking!

Very fine detailed Miniature Harpsichords by Leonardo Cerante.

I'm presenting now an unique model of miniature harpsichord inspired by Dutch constructors of real instruments. In fact, this kind of miniature is unique in the world and 100% hand made.

I currently paint them in three different colours embellished by golden frames and wallpapers of the same colour base of the panels, the stool and lid.

The scale is actually approx. 1:16th, measuring 14cm (from the tail to the keyboard) in length, very suitable for dollhouse decoration although the level of detailling on these pieces is pretty much superior in comparison to ordinary dollhouse furniture. So, I actually recommend using the miniatures as decoration in a glass case display or table top.

Each piece is unique since I create them one by one guided by inspiration that comes while I work. The soundboard is actually 100% hand painted with oils. Even the look of wood with its texture lines and knots, everything is painted to simulate real wood. The florals on the soundboards are painted with very tiny and pointy brushes.

I also included some metallic details such as tuning pins and a tuning key, transposing knobs, a lute stop lever, hinges and the strings of course, using copper and brass.

The legs and lid support rods were turned using a mini lathe that I built just for this purpose :-)

If you have any interest in acquiring one for yourself, please don't hesitate to contact me! I'm actually working on announcing the pieces on ebay. The prices for these items should be between $110 to $160 USD. More news soon!

These piano miniatures measure approximately (LxW(xH)) 10.5cm x 8cm (x 11cm).