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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1919
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1PAOLO GRANCINO, MILANO, 1673
2Number 4755. Paolo was the founder of the Grancino family of violin makers, of whom there were five or six working in Milano as late as the end of the 18th century. Paolo worked along Amati lines. He was by far the most prominent maker in Milano at the time and his instruments enjoyed then, as they always have, an excellent reputation for tone, workmanship, finish, and excellent material.
4This violin has a very handsome back of beautiful curly maple, with sides to match. The top is of spruce of medium width of grain. The varnish is of a rich, deep orange red color. The tone is of magnificent quality and power.
6Price: $1,200
8ZOSIMO BERGONZI, CREMONA, 1755
9Number 3960. Zosimo was the son of Michel Angelo Bergonzi, son of Carlo. The pattern of this instrument is large and broad. It is well built for tone. The back is in one piece of very handsome maple, matched by that of the sides. The varnish is of a rich red color and a plentiful supply remains. The instrument is strong, healthy, and is a very serviceable concert violin. Its tone is large, round, full, and very brilliant.
11Price: $1,200
13ANTONIUS GRAGNANI, LIBURNI, 1783
14Number 4315. An exceptionally fine example, of large pattern, broad lines and brilliant tone. Fine preservation. The back is formed of two pieces of very handsome curly maple, joined at the center, having a broadish figure extending slightly downward toward the edges. The wood in the sides matches that of the back. The top is of straight, even grain spruce. The varnish is of a brownish yellow color. It is stamped with the initials of the maker under the tail button and on the shoulder button.
16Price: $1,200
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