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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1919
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1RARE OLD VIOLINS
3of spruce of good width of grain and exceptional quality. It is in a perfect state of preservation and has a tone of immense power and good quality.
4Price: $2,500
6NICOLO GAGLIANO, NAPLES, 1745
7Number 5270. The work of Nicolo Gagliano is usually of the very broad Stradivari type. This example is especially so. The size is large, the model broad and flat, the workmanship strong and rugged, indicative of the master's hand. The top is of Italian spruce of the choicest selection, of straight, fine grain and of strong qualities. The back is of maple in one piece, having a broadish figure extending slightly upward from left to right. The sides match the back. The varnish is of a golden brown color, entirely original. The instrument is in a very remarkable state of preservation and possesses a tone of unusual power and brilliance. It is a superb concert or orchestra instrument.
8Price: $1,800
10JOHANNES FRANCESCO PRESSENDA, TURIN, 1833
11Number 4794. As a violin maker, Pressenda was the most prominent in his day. His instruments have always enjoyed a high reputation on account of their superb tone quality and workmanship. This is a fine example. It is built on broad Stradivarius lines, with wood of the choicest selection, and is covered with a rich orange red varnish. It is a splendid solo instrument, as the tone possesses more than usual carrying power.
12Price: $1,500
14NICOLAS LUPOT, PARIS, 1804
15Number 5159. Large, Stradivarius pattern. Deep orange red varnish, beautifully shaded. Back in one piece of handsome flamed maple. A violin of excellent tone and fine preservation.
16Price: $1,200
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