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Guadagnini, Giuseppe

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  1. An encyclopedia of the violin (1925)

    GUADAGNINI, GIUSEPPE, Brescia, 1697.

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    1. instruments on the Stradivarius model, but always used the flat pattern, with a golden yellow transparent varnish. Still, with all the beauty of his finish, it cannot compare with Lorenzo, for it lacks the same purity. Nor in tone do his violins equal Lorenzo, although he did his best work in the latter part of his life. His instruments are highly esteemed and bring very high prices. The label used by Guadagnini is reproduced on Plate 5, and one of his instruments on Plate 14.
    3. GUADAGNINI, GIUSEPPE, Brescia, 1697.
    5. GUADAGNINI, LORENZO I, Cremona, Piacenza, b. about 1695, d. 1760. A pupil of Stradivarius who worked for his old master a very long time. In 1730 he started in business for himself, using a pattern of medium size and only the best wood. His reddish gold varnish is wonderful and is not surpassed by any of the Guadagnini's. The prices for his violins increase continually with the demand. The label used by Guadagnini is reproduced on Plate 11, and one of his instruments on Plate 12.

  2. An encyclopedia of the violin (n.d.)

    GUADAGNINI, GIUSEPPE, Brescia, 1697.

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    1. instruments on the Stradivarius model, but always used the flat pattern, with a golden yellow transparent varnish. Still, with all the beauty of his finish, it cannot compare with Lorenzo, for it lacks the same purity. Nor in tone do his violins equal Lorenzo, although he did his best work in the latter part of his life. His instruments are highly esteemed and bring very high prices. The label used by Guadagnini is reproduced on Plate 5, and one of his instruments on Plate 14.
    3. GUADAGNINI, GIUSEPPE, Brescia, 1697.
    5. GUADAGNINI, LORENZO I, Cremona, Piacenza, b. about 1695, d. 1760. A pupil of Stradivarius who worked for his old master a very long time. In 1730 he started in business for himself, using a pattern of medium size and only the best wood. His reddish gold varnish is wonderful and is not surpassed by any of the Guadagnini's. The prices for his violins increase continually with the demand. The label used by Guadagnini is reproduced on Plate 11, and one of his instruments on Plate 12.

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GUADAGNINI, GIUSEPPE, Brescia, 1697. reported1
Places and dates of work
GUADAGNINI, GIUSEPPE, Brescia, 1697. reported1
Places and dates of work
GUADAGNINI, GIUSEPPE, Brescia, 1697. reported1

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  1. Alberto Bachmann, An encyclopedia of the violin (1925). archive.org, encyclopediaofvi0000albe_h3k7. https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofvi0000albe_h3k7.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  2. Bachmann, Alberto and Ysaye, Eugene, An encyclopedia of the violin (New York, Da Capo Press, n.d.). archive.org, encyclopediaofvi0000bach_r6r5. https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofvi0000bach_r6r5.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  3. Alberto Bachmann, An Encyclopedia of the Violin (1925). archive.org, encyclopediaofvi0000albe_u1d5. https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofvi0000albe_u1d5.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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