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Catalog of rare old violins, violas, violoncellos, bows of rare makes, 1921
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1This 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.
2Price: $1,600
4FRANCESCO RUGGERI, CREMONA, 1700
5NUMBER 4296. This instrument is built on broad lines. The wood selection, especially in the top, is very fine. The back is of maple cut on the slab, such as Ruggeri was wont to use. It possesses a tone that is notable for its richness of quality. The varnish is of a rich ruby red color. The instrument is strong and healthy in wood.
6Price: $1,200
8GIOVANNI BAPTISTA GRANCINO, MILANO, 1686
9NUMBER 4707. This is the work of one of the great Italian masters. Its tone is of great richness, it is deep in color, very soft and flexible, and unusually effective. The varnish is dark red in color. The wood, although plain in figure, is of exceptional acoustic quality. It has a very antique appearance, characteristic of the period and place in which it was made. It is a splendid concert instrument.
10Price: $1,200
12CLAUDE PIERRAY, PARIS, ABOUT 1720
13NUMBER 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.
14With 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
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