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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1922
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1even grain. The varnish is of a golden brown color. This violin was formerly the property of the celebrated violinist and composer, Mazas. It possesses a tone of rare sweetness and fine carrying power.
2Price: $3,000 (Sold just as catalog is going to press.)
4NICOLAS LUPOT, PARIS, 1798
5NUMBER 6234. A magnificent example of the work of the Stradivarius of France. It is in a perfect state of preservation. The back is formed by two pieces of very handsome curly maple, with sides to match; the top is of spruce of rather wide grain; the varnish is of a ruby red color. The tone is lovely, and of ample carrying power to fill the largest concert hall. We cannot recommend this specimen too highly.
6Price: $2,500
8NICOLAS GAGLIANO, NAPLES, 1773
9NUMBER 6198. A magnificent example of this celebrated maker's work. The wood employed in its construction is of the choicest selection for tone. The back is in two pieces of rather plain maple. The top, spruce of fine grain. The varnish is of an orange brown color. This instrument is in a splendid state of preservation. Large tone of exquisite quality. The violin for an artist.
10Price: $2,350
12NICOLAS LUPOT, PARIS, 1810
13NUMBER 6209. Large flat pattern. Back, one piece of flamed maple. Top, spruce of medium grain. The varnish is of a rose-red color. Excellent state of preservation. This instrument possesses a very large tone of brilliant quality.
14Price: $2,000
16GIOVANNI BAPTISTE GRANCINO, MILANO, 16—
17NUMBER 5996. A splendid example. His violins have always enjoyed an excellent reputation for tone, workmanship and wood selection. The back is of two pieces curly maple of handsome figure; the top, spruce of fine grain. The varnish is of a dark red color. This instrument is in a fine state of preservation, and possesses a tone of great richness and excellent carrying power.
18Price: $1,500
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