Gudis, Hieronimo

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1. A dictionary of violin makers (1896)

   Gudis, Hieronimo. A maker in Cremona in 1727. A very beautiful viola d’amore of his is known, the belly made of good pine, the back and sides …

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   5. Guarneri, Pietro Giovanni, eldest son of Andrea, b. Feb. 18, 1655, at Cremona; d. about 1740. He remained in Cremona till 1680, then went to Mantua; he visited Cremona for a few months in 1698 (the year of his father's death), but returned to Mantua and probably lived there, 1700-40. Said to have been a pupil of Girolamo Amati. His instruments differ from those of his father and brother, but he used their labels for the violins made before he had left Cremona. His work shows great originality; his violins are on a large pattern, very arched, made of good wood, that of the bellies being wide in grain and very even; the breadth between the sound-holes is increased and the corners are delicately worked; the purfling excellent; the scroll very characteristic; the transparent varnish, of beautiful rich quality either warm yellow or pale red colour; the tone is full, but lacks brilliancy. The violoncellos he made when in Mantua are often of exaggerated form, and were intended for use in processions, the performers having them suspended round the neck. His work, generally excellent, had some serious defects. Though quite correctly making the backs and bellies of his violins of equal thicknesses, he made them too thin, which rendered the tone veiled and dull, and also gave too much flexibility to the instrument, so that the tension on the strings is great, it is difficult to keep them up to pitch, and they are liable to break. His instruments, however, are much valued. Labels: "Petrus Guarnerius Cremonensis fecit Mantuae sub. tit. Sanctae Teresiæ, 1695," similar ones are dated 1690 and 1710; and "Revisto e corretto da me Pietro Guarneri Cremonese in Mantova, 1697." In 1677 he married Caterina Sussagni; had one son, Andrea Francesco, b. Jan. 29, 1678, who was not a violin maker.
   7. Gudis, Hieronimo. A maker in Cremona in 1727. A very beautiful viola d'amore of his is known, the belly made of good pine, the back and sides of beautifully marked maple; the carved neck ends in a woman's head with eyes bandaged, it has 17 pegs; the varnish is light, a golden yellow colour, and the work is carefully finished.
   9. Guédon, Jacques Antoine. A maker in Paris; working, 1775-77, in rue de la Tissanderie; and, 1779-83, in rue Barillerie.

2. A dictionary of violin makers (n.d.)

   Gudis, Hieronimo. A maker in Cremona in 1727. A very beautiful viola d’amore of his is known, the belly made of good pine, the back and sides …

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   5. Guarneri, Pietro Giovanni, eldest son of Andrea, b. Feb. 18, 1655, at Cremona; d. about 1740. He remained in Cremona till 1680, then went to Mantua; he visited Cremona for a few months in 1698 (the year of his father's death), but returned to Mantua and probably lived there, 1700-40. Said to have been a pupil of Girolamo Amati. His instruments differ from those of his father and brother, but he used their labels for the violins made before he had left Cremona. His work shows great originality; his violins are on a large pattern, very arched, made of good wood, that of the bellies being wide in grain and very even; the breadth between the sound-holes is increased and the corners are delicately worked; the purfling excellent; the scroll very characteristic; the transparent varnish, of beautiful rich quality, either warm yellow or pale red colour; the tone is full, but lacks brilliancy. The violoncellos he made when in Mantua are often of exaggerated form, and were intended for use in processions, the performers having them suspended round the neck. His work, generally excellent, had some serious defects. Though quite correctly making the backs and bellies of his violins of equal thicknesses, he made them too thin, which rendered the tone veiled and dull, and also gave too much flexibility to the instrument, so that the tension on the strings is great, it is difficult to keep them up to pitch, and they are liable to break. His instruments, however, are much valued. Labels: "Petrus Guarnerius Cremonensis fecit Mantuæ sub. tit. Sanctæ Teresiæ, 1695," similar ones are dated 1690 and 1710; and "Revisto e corretto da me Pietro Guarneri Cremonese in Mantova, 1697." In 1677 he married Caterina Sussagni; had one son, Andrea Francesco, b. Jan. 29, 1678, who was not a violin maker.
   7. Gudis, Hieronimo. A maker in Cremona in 1727. A very beautiful viola d'amore of his is known, the belly made of good pine, the back and sides of beautifully marked maple; the carved neck ends in a woman's head with eyes bandaged, it has 17 pegs; the varnish is light, a golden yellow colour, and the work is carefully finished.
   9. Guédon, Jacques Antoine. A maker in Paris; working, 1775-77, in rue de la Tissanderie; and, 1779-83, in rue Barillerie.