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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1919
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1American 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.
3With 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.
5Price: $1,200
7GIUSEPPE GAGLIANO, NAPLES, 1785
9Number 4716. Broad Stradivarius pattern, handsome wood throughout, deep orange red varnish. This instrument is in a very fine state of preservation, has no cracks in the top, which is noteworthy. The varnish is of a dark reddish brown color. It possesses a very powerful robust tone. Excellent orchestra and all around business instrument.
11Price: $1,000
13JOSEPH GAGLIANO, FILIUS NICOLAI, NAPLES, 1790
15Number 4964. Broad flat model; brownish varnish; plain maple back and sides; even grain spruce top. Large, rich, mellow tone.
17Price: $650
19ANDREAS CASTAGNERI, PARIGGI, 1779
21Number 4959. Andreas Castagneri was one of the great French makers of his time. His cellos rank especially high in the estimation of connoisseurs. This instrument has wood of beautiful character; a rich orange brown varnish, beautifully worn and shaded, and possesses a large, sonorous, clear-cut tone of fine quality. It is in an excellent state of preservation.
23Price: $600
25SEBASTIAN KLOZ, MITTENWALD, 1801
27Number 4955. A fine example of the work of one of the later makers of the Klotz family. The model is flat; wood of the choicest selection; very
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