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Catalog of rare old violins, violas and violoncellos; also bows of rare makes, 1917
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1RARE OLD VIOLINS
3ANTONIUS STRADIVARIUS, CREMONA, 1698
5Number 4481. The work of the master at this time was of a different character from that of any later period, in that the arching is more pronounced. The sound holes, edges and corners are more delicate in character, reminding one of the grace and beauty of Nicola Amati in his grand pattern violins.
7It is a large instrument, in a very fine state of preservation and covered with a rich red varnish. It possesses a grand tone which is especially noticeable for its remarkable brilliancy. It is of a very bright, scintillating quality, which is no doubt exactly what Stradivarius sought when he adopted this model, wood and measurements.
9It is an exceptionally effective solo instrument, especially for an artist who requires that particular quality, as many do.
11It is not commonly known that at this period Stradivarius made some of his largest violins. Those made in the years 1686, 1688 and 1690, are fourteen inches, while many of the years of 1677, 1684, 1687, 1689 and 1697, are fourteen and one-half inches. The Halier is fourteen and one-eighth inches in length. (Plate I.)
13Price: $7,500
15CARLO BERGONZI, CREMONA, 1732, THE "TARISIO"
17Number 4768. This is one of the most celebrated violins by Bergonzi extant. It formed a part of the famous Hawley Collection and was brought to this country in the 70's, having been selected by Mr. George Hart for Mr. John P. Waters, of Brooklyn, from whose possession it passed into that of Mr. Hawley of Hartford, Conn., in whose collection it remained until 1903. A short time previous we had purchased the entire Hawley Collection, which was the largest transaction in violins ever consummated in this country. All the instruments forming the Collection were speedily
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