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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1917
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1VIOLONCELLOS
3JEAN BAPTISTE VUILLAUME, PARIS, 1869
5Number 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.
7Price: $1,600
9CLAUDE PIERRAY, PARIS, ABOUT 1720
11Number 4703. In France the instruments of Claude Pierray and Jacques Boquay, who are the two most prominent members of the French School, rank with the best of the second and third class Italian makers. This is because their work is known there and is not well known to the American public. However, year by year such names as these and those of Castagneri, Guersan, and others, are becoming familiar to American buyers. Good examples of their work are recognized now as being far superior to ordinary Italian instruments.
13With the exception of the scroll this is a fine example of Claude Pierray's work. The model is large and broad; it is in an excellent state of preservation and the materials used throughout are of very fine quality. It has a large resonant tone.
15Price: $1,200
17LEOPOLD WIDHALM, NURNBERG, ABOUT 1760
19Number 5011. A splendid specimen of the celebrated maker. Large model. Rosy red varnish. Excellent condition. Large tone. Superb violin for an artist.
21Price: $1,000
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