Scan 19
Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1921
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1DOMINICUS MONTAGNANI, SUB SIGNUM CREMONÆ VENETIIS 1737
2From The Schley Collection
4NUMBER 5302. Of all the creations of "The Mighty Venetian," this violin may be said, without fear of contradiction, to be the most beautiful known, while its tone is of the utmost beauty of quality and power.
6It was made in Venice at the time when violin making in Cremona was at its pinnacle, after Montagnani had served his apprenticeship to Stradivarius and embarked on his own career. It was in the collection of the celebrated Italian collector, Tarisio, and at his death was acquired by J. B. Vuillaume. It was sold by him to a certain Baron Seilleire, in whose possession it remained for many years, until it became the property of Monsieur Jules Garein, Professor of the Violin in the Conservatoire de Paris.
8This violin is a concert instrument of the very highest type, and should be in the hands of a great artist. Its tone is of wonderful brilliancy, carrying power and beauty.
10In appearance, it is one of the handsomest violins in America today.
12The front is of Italian spruce of the choicest selection, and the back and sides of beautifully figured maple. The varnish is in Montagnani's best style, and is of a rich, ruby red color. (Plate VI)
14Price: $7,500
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