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Guarnerius del Ges�, Stradivarius and other notable violins and violas "Seven rare and valuable stringed instruments", 1932
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3GIUSEPPE ANTONIUS GUARNERIUS DEL GESU
4CREMONA: 1687-1745
66 VIOLIN: THE WIENIAWSKI
7Cremona, 1742
8Length, 14 inches; width upper bout, 6 1/2 inches; width lower bout, 8-1/16 inches; width middle bout, 4-7/16 inches; string length, 12-13/16 inches. The back is formed by one piece of very handsome curly maple having a figure of medium width which extends slightly upward from left to right; the sides are of maple and match the back. The top is of spruce of this master's choicest selection, of medium width grain; the scroll is in his finest style. Varnish of deep orange-red color, shaded.
10This violin dates from the time of its great maker's most extraordinary work. It was used by the famous violinist Leonard and by the illustrious Wieniawski. Later it was used by Nadaud of the Paris Conservatory and was pronounced by Jacques Thibaud, himself a Strad player, one of the most perfect of playing instruments. Its second voice, so to speak, is of the extraordinary delicacy of fine wood instruments, combining with this an extraordinary resonance and breadth. The full dimensions of this violin and the unbroken condition of its top make it an outstanding specimen among the instruments of this great maker.
12Accompanied by certificates of authentication from Caressa & Français of Paris and Lyon & Healy of Chicago
14{See illustrations}
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