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A catalogue of the Lyon & Healy collection of rare old violins, violas …, 1916
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1This instrument is built on broad lines. The wood selection, especially in the top, is very fine. The back is of maple cut on the slab, such as Ruggeri was wont to use. It possesses a tone that is notable for its richness of quality. The varnish is of a rich ruby red color. The instrument is strong and healthy in wood.
3Price: $2,500
5GIOVANNI BAPTISTA GRANCINO, MILANO, 1686
7Number 4707. This is the work of one of the great Italian masters. Its tone is of great richness, it is deep in color, very soft and flexible, and unusually effective. The varnish is dark red in color. The wood, although plain in figure, is of exceptional acoustic quality. It has a very antique appearance, characteristic of the period and place in which it was made. It is a splendid concert instrument.
9Price: $2,000
11JEAN BAPTISTE VUILLAUME, PARIS, 1869
13Number 4185. This notable example of Vuillaume's work formerly belonged to a quartet of instruments which he made to the order of a Cincinnati gentleman and which was kept intact for many years. This cello is a striking example of French artistry. It belongs to Vuillaume's best working period when he was producing those wonderful instruments which have been the marvel and envy of modern makers. It is built on broad Stradivarius lines, and is covered with exceptionally lustrous rich orange red varnish. The wood in the back, sides, and front is very handsome. It possesses a tone of tremendous power and resiliency.
15Price: $1,600
17JOHANNES TONONI, BONONAE, 1700
19Number 3998. As an example of Tononi's work this can hardly be excelled. It is unique in its excellent preservation for it is practically as sound and strong as when it was made.
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