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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1916
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1RARE OLD VIOLINS
3done at an early date by Vuillaume, is an exquisite piece of wood and fits in remarkably well with the general style of the top, sides, and scroll. Its tone is purely Stradivarius in character and it is difficult to see where it has lost any of its charm by reason of its back. Were this violin entirely original it would bring a very much higher price. The top is of exceptionally fine quality spruce, of straight even grain. The back is one piece of maple of the finest selection, having a beautiful figure. The scroll is in the master's finest style.
5Price: $5,500
7JOSEPH GUARNERIUS, FILIUS ANDREAS, CREMONA, 1710
9Number 4624. A very choice example of this great master's work and thoroughly representative in every respect.
11Next to Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu, Joseph, son of Andreas, is usually regarded as the greatest of the name. His style shows that he was a real artist in every way. He excels in the beauty of his varnish and wood selection.
13This instrument is of full large size. It is flat in model, is in an excellent state of preservation, and possesses a tone of great beauty and power. Its tone may be said to be exceptionally mellow, even for a Cremonese instrument. (Plate VI.)
15Price: $4,000
17LORENZO STORIONI, CREMONA, 1789
19Number 4623. Storioni had the distinction of being the last of the great Cremonese masters. He maintained the traditions of his native city after other followers of Stradivarius and Guarnerius had left for other Italian cities, there to establish themselves in business.
21This instrument is of large size and broad, flat pattern. It is in a perfect state of preservation, without blemishes of any kind; in fact, is as sound and healthy as if it were made but yesterday. It possesses a tone of remarkable power and brilliancy. The varnish is splendid in quality and of a rich yellowish red color. The wood selection is of the finest known to this maker. (Plate VII.)
23Price: $3,500
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