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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1922
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1ANTONIUS STRADIVARIUS, CREMONA, 1717
2NUMBER 4483. An excellent specimen of Stradivari's work of the period. Its tone is of the choicest quality, rich and full. It is in every way an ideal instrument for general use. Because of its back it is offered at an exceptionally low figure. The back, done at an early date by Vuillaume, is an exquisite piece of wood, and fits in remarkably well with the general style of the top, sides, and scroll. Its tone is purely Stradivarius in character, and it is difficult to see where it has lost any of its charm by reason of its back. Were this violin entirely original it would bring a very much higher price. The top is of exceptionally fine quality spruce, of straight even grain. The back is one piece of maple of the finest selection, having a beautiful figure. The scroll is in the master's finest style.
3Price: $5,500
5JOANNES BAPTISTE GUADAGNINI, 1753
6NUMBER 5809. This is an exceptionally fine example of this great master's work. We have had, during the past three years, many representative specimens of Guadagnini's art, and we believe this to be slightly above the average, in view of the tone and character of workmanship. The model is broad and flat. The wood at the back is formed by two pieces of maple having a smallish figure, and the front is of spruce of straight, even, fine grain.
7It is an instrument for an artist; and the price is very modest.
8Price: $4,750
10ANDREAS GUARNERIUS, CREMONA, 1665
11NUMBER 6159. Perfectly preserved specimens of this maker's work are rare. The subject of this sketch is one of the most representative and perfect specimens of Andreas Guarnerius. It is in a marvelous state of preservation, and the tone possesses an extraordinary quality, brilliancy, and power. As a violin for an artist, for concert use, it can scarcely be surpassed. It has for many years played its part in the concert field, for it was the property of two very celebrated violinists, viz.: Henri Wieniawski, and Leonard. For anyone with a small hand it is exceptionally desirable for the reason that its upper bouts are graceful and sloping, thereby making it possible to reach the upper positions on the fingerboard with great ease. The wood throughout is of the choicest selection known to Cremonese makers. The back is of maple with beautiful figure, and is matched
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