Scan 19
Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1922
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1to 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.
3This 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.
5In appearance, it is one of the handsomest violins in America today. The 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 IV)
7Price: $7,500
9LAURENTIUS GUADAGNINI, PLACENTIAE, ALUMNUS ANTONIUS STRADIVARIUS, 1740
11NUMBER 5037. The violins of this celebrated master are far more rare than those of his son, Joannes Baptiste. The name of Guadagnini has earned for itself a very high position in the violin world, and importance is attached to any violin bearing it. This is due to the high class of instruments turned out by Lorenzo and Joannes Baptiste.
13This violin is an unusual example of his work and in point of wood selection and varnish leaves nothing to be desired. With respect to these important features, Lorenzo must be considered as having used better judgment than any other member of the family.
15This instrument is of good large size, with back in one piece of curly maple of the handsomest description, very similar, in fact, to the celebrated Stradivarius of 1711 of the Hawley Collection. The scroll is in his finest style, and the wood of the sides matches perfectly that of the back. The top is of spruce of the choicest selection, and in this the hand of Joannes Baptiste is to be seen.
17This instrument has a tone of superlative quality and power. It is a concert instrument of the first class. It is in a perfect state of preservation, without a crack or blemish, very unusual in a violin of this type and age. We cannot recommend it too highly. (Plate V)
19Price: $6,500
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