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A catalogue of the Lyon & Healy collection of rare old violins, violas …, 1916
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1he exhibited at the Musik Ausstellung in Vienna, in 1892, carrying off high honors. Physically, it is in perfect preservation, has no cracks, is thick in wood, and is strong and healthy in every way. The model is broad and quite flat. The back is of very plain maple, selected for its acoustic qualities rather than its beauty. The top is exceptionally fine. The varnish is of a rich orange red color. The instrument possesses a tone of extraordinary richness and carrying power. It is an exquisite solo violin and we highly recommend it.
3Price: $1,500
5GIOVANNI BAPTISTA GRANCINO, MILANO, 1690-1700
7Number 4685. This is a unique example of Grancino's work, being covered with beautiful red varnish, whereas his instruments are usually yellow. The back is formed by two pieces of very handsome curly maple, joined at the center and matched by the sides. The top is of spruce of the choicest quality. The workmanship throughout is highly artistic. It is an aristocrat among violins of this class. It possesses a tone of great brilliancy and carrying power.
9Price: $1,500
11SANCTUS SERAPHIN, VENICE, 1744
13Number 4462. Seraphin and Montagnani were the two greatest of the Venetian School. This is an excellent example of the work of Seraphin and is in a very fine state of preservation. It possesses ample wood, is of medium high model, splendid varnish, and has a large, brilliant tone. Both the back and sides are of very handsome curly maple. The top is of spruce of the finest quality, having a straight fine even grain.
15This is a splendid concert instrument. It is a most effective specimen of his workmanship, having a brilliancy and power possessed by few instruments of the price.
17Price: $1,500
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