The G. Perlee Amsterdam Organ Collection

After more than 150 years, one of the world's most iconic organ workshops will close its doors forever. For the first time in history, the complete G. Perlee Amsterdam Collection will be offered at public auction.

Dutch Auction Company is proud to announce an exclusive auction that marks the end of one of the most remarkable chapters in the history of Dutch organ building. From magnificent street and dance organs to original machinery, workbenches, organ books, music rolls, tools, archives and personal family memorabilia -everything will be offered for sale.

For collectors, museums and organ enthusiasts around the world, this is far more than an auction. It is the unique opportunity to acquire authentic pieces from The G. Perlee Amsterdam Organ Collection and become part of a legacy that has shaped the world of mechanical music for more than 150 years.

Now, for the first time in its history, everything will be offered for sale.

From magnificent Perlee organs to workshop equipment... From original organ music books to rare spare parts... From family archives and photographs to the very workbenches on which these famous organs were built...

This is far more than an auction. It is the preservation of Dutch organ history.

One of the Collection's Finest Highlights: The Famous Street Organ "De Pipo"

Among the undisputed highlights of The G. Perlee Amsterdam Organ Collection is the famous Perlee street organ "De Pipo."

Built around 1920, this magnificent street organ has remained in the ownership of the Perlee family for 90 years and is regarded as one of the most iconic organs in the collection. For many years, De Pipo filled the streets of Amsterdam with music, becoming a familiar and much-loved part of the city's rich street organ tradition.

For collectors, museums and enthusiasts of mechanical music, this represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire an authentic Perlee street organ with outstanding provenance, directly from the historic Perlee workshop and family collection.

Without question, "De Pipo" stands as one of the true icons of The G. Perlee Amsterdam Organ Collection.

Experience History Before It Disappears

Before the collection moves to its new owners across the world, we invite you to visit the historic Perlee workshop itself during our viewing days.

AUCTION INFORMATION

📅 Auction Date: Saturday, 26 September 2026. Live auction starts 15.00 CET European Time (8.00 CDT USA Time)

📍 Auction Location: Dutch Auction Company, Ringbaan Noord 5, Tilburg, The Netherlands

VIEWING DAYS

📅 18 & 19 + 24 & 25 September 2026 from 10:00 – 17:00

📍 Historic G. Perlee Workshop (for all items located at the G. Perlee Workshop)

Westerstraat 119, 1015 LZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands

📍 Dutch Auction Company Gallery (for all items located at our DAC Gallery)
Ringbaan Noord 5, Tilburg, The Netherlands

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