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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1922
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1RARE OLD VIOLONCELLOS
3GIOVANNI BAPTISTA RUGGERI, BRESCIA, 16—
4NUMBER 6447. Splendid example of this master's work. Flat model. Back, two pieces rather plain maple. Top, spruce of the choicest selection for tone. The varnish is of an orange red color. The instrument possesses a tone of rare sweetness and fine carrying power. A solo or quartette cello for an artist.
5Price: $2,500
7CARLO FERDINANDO LANDOLPHUS, MILANO, 1760
8NUMBER 4680. Carlo Landolphus was one of the three or four very celebrated Milanese makers. He used good wood, excellent varnish, finished his instruments with care, and they are today among old celebrated Italian instruments.
9This cello is built on broad Stradivarius lines, flat model with low arching, and is in an exceptionally fine state of preservation. It has ample wood in both back and top, and is covered with an exceptionally fine quality of lustrous light orange red varnish.
10Price: $2,000
12FRANCESCO RUGGERI, CREMONA, 1700
13NUMBER 6454. 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.
14Price: $800
16CLAUDE PIERRAY, PARIS, ABOUT 1720
17NUMBER 6456. 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
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