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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1919
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1ANTONIUS STRADIVARIUS, CREMONA, 1698
3Number 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.
5It 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.
7It is an exceptionally effective solo instrument, especially for an artist who requires that particular quality, as many do.
9It 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.
11Price: $7,500
13LAURENTIUS GUADAGNINI, PLACENTIAE, ALUMNUS ANTONIUS STRADIVARIUS, 1740.
15Number 5037. The Violins of this celebrated master are far more rare than those of his son, Joannes Baptiste. The name of Guadagnini has earned for itself a very high position in the violin world and importance is attached to any violin bearing it. This is due to the high class of instruments turned out by Lorenzo and Joannes Baptiste.
17This violin is an unusual example of his work and in point of wood selection and varnish leaves nothing to be desired. With respect to these important features, Lorenzo must be considered as having used better judgment than any other member of the family.
19This instrument is of good large size, with back in one piece of curly maple of the handsomest description, very similar in fact to the celebrated
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