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A catalogue of the Lyon & Healy collection of rare old violins, violas, viloncellos, bows of rare makes, 1929
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1RARE Old VIOLINS
3JACOBUS STAINER, ABSAM, 1668
4Number 8006. One of the most beautiful examples of Stainer's work we have ever beheld. The wood selection throughout is of the very choicest known to the master. The top is spruce of fine grain and two pieces of handsome maple form the back. The sides are in harmony with the back. The varnish is a beautiful golden brown. This instrument was recently acquired by us from a well-known collection in England. The tone is large and of exquisite quality. Condition, perfect. (Plate XVIII)
5Price: $4,000
7NICOLAS GAGLIANO, NAPLES, 1719
8Number 8011. In this violin is seen a very well developed model. The back is of maple in one piece with sides to match. Spruce of wide grain forms the top and the varnish is of a golden brownish yellow. The very large tone is of brilliant quality. This violin formerly served as the solo instrument of a well-known Chicago violinist, conductor of the orchestra in one of Chicago's foremost theatres. Condition practically perfect.
9Price: $3,750
11NICOLAS LUPOT, PARIS, 1797
12Number 7351. Here is, indeed, a Lupot gem. It is designed in a broad Stradivarius pattern. The maple back is of two pieces with sides to match. Top is of spruce of medium grain. The varnish is of a dark orange red color. The scroll is in the master's finest style. This instrument was formerly in the celebrated Le Brun collection and is in admirable condition. The tone is of beautiful quality and very large. (Plate XIX)
13Price: $3,500
15NICOLAS LUPOT, PARIS, 1813
16Number 7568. The sterling craftsmanship of the celebrated Lupot is well shown in this typical Lupot masterpiece. The model is that of
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