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Violin by Vincenzo Panormo Paris, CA 1785-90.  This violin is a very fine example of the maker’s work from his Paris period.  Moderately flamed one-piece back, nicely flamed sides, plain maple scroll.  The instrument is in a remarkable state of preservation for its age.  Bright, clear, powerful tone.  CM#21078

Panormo Front

Panormo Back

Panormo Side

Panormo F hole

Panormo Scroll Front

Panormo Scroll Side

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Violin by Vincenzo Panormo London, 1790.  This violin is a very fine example of the maker’s work from his London period.    CM#21130

London Panormo Front

London Panormo Back

London Panormo Side

London Panormo F Hole

London Panormo Front Scroll

London Panormo Side Scroll

 

Violin by Vincenzo Postiglione, Naples, ca 1885, CM#2291.  Beautiful one piece back with narrow to medium width flames.  Sides and scroll from the same piece of wood.  The table is from tight-grained Tyrolian spruce.  Excellent orange-brown varnish over a golden ground.  Clear, powerful tone, with plenty of color and nuance.

Postiglione Front

Postiglione Back

Postiglione Side

Postiglione F hole

Postiglione Scroll Front

Postiglione Scroll Side

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Violin by Antonio Vinaccia, Naples 1781 CM#21163

Vinaccia Front

Vinaccia Back

Vinaccia Side

Vinaccia F hole

Vinaccia Scroll Front

Vinaccia Scroll Side

Vinanccia Label

Violin by Georges Mougenot, Bruxelles, 1891, CM#20907  Georges Mougenot was a prolific, prize winning maker of the highest order from the Brussels school, taking over the shop of Nicolas Francois Vuillaume in 1875 and continuing until his death at age 95 in 1937.  This violin is a beautiful example of his work, and has a big, warm, and colorful tone.

Mougenot Front

Mougenot Back

Mougenot Side

Mougenot F Hole

Mougenot Scroll Front

Mougenot Scroll Side

Violin by Giovanni Cavani, Modena, 1909.   Giovanni Cavani, Modena, 1909, CM# 21165.  This example is in perfect condition, with all its original varnish, and an unusually fine, highly flamed maple back.  The model, and soundhole placement are typical of this maker for the period.

Cavani Front

Cavani Back

Cavani Side

Cavani F Hole

Cavani Scroll Front

Cavani Scroll Side

 Violin by Angelo Radizzani, Tour-de-peilz, 1910.  Radizzani worked in the shop of Leandro Bisiach, under the guidance of the Antoniazzi brothers, and then returned to his native Switzerland, where this instrument was made.  CM#20146

Radizzani Front

Radizzani Back

Radizzani Side

Radizzani F hole

Radizzani Scroll Front

Radizzani Scroll Side

Violin by Hippolyte Chrétien Silvestre,  Lyon, 1876.  This is a beautiful example of this makers work prior to his move to Paris in 1885.  Highly flamed back, sides and scroll, unusually fine-grained (for this maker) spruce, highly transparent light orange brown varnish over a gold base.  Excellent condition, powerful yet refined and colorful tone.  CM# 21087

Silvestre Front

Silvestre Back

Silvestre Side

Silvestre F hole

Silvestre Scroll Front

Silvestre Scroll Side

Silvestre Label

SOLD: Violin by Giulio Degani, Venice , 1902.  Degani was 27 years of age when this violin was made, and is the earliest example I have seen which is a departure from his father Eugenio’s model.  The body length of 35.7 cm is considerably reduced from the 36.7+ cm length his father often used.  The edges, while still deeply fluted, are somewhat softer without the over-sharp line at the top of the edge favored by Eugeno.  Likewise with the scroll, which is still deeply cut, but with more rounded chamfers.  Very striking, highly flamed two piece back, sides and scroll, with a tight, even grained spruce top.  This instrument is covered with the maker’s best quality oil varnish- deep reddish orange-brown in color over a golden base.  Condition is excellent; the tone is powerful and rich in overtones.  CM# 20848

Degani Front

Degani Back

Degani Side

Degani F hole

Degani Scroll Front

Degani Scroll Side

Sold: Violin by Sebastien Vuillaume, CA 1860.  Sebastien was the nephew of JB Vuillaume and worked in his Uncle’s shop for several years beginning in 1853.  This example shows the influence of those years with his uncle, from the stunning, highly figured wood of the one-piece back to the beautifully antiqued and highly transparent varnish.  This violin is in a remarkable state of preservation and will give its new owner many years of trouble-free enjoyment.  CM# 20800

Vuillaume Front

Vuillaume Back

Vuillaume Side

Vuillaume F hole

Vuillaume Scroll Front

Vuilluame Scroll Side

SOLD:  Violin by Charles Brugere, Paris, 1902.  A very beautiful example of the maker's work.  It has very highly flamed sides and scroll with a rich reddish-orange varnish on a golden base.  This violin possesses a dark, rich and powerful tone.  CM#20883

SOLD:  Violin by Ricardo Cerutti, Cremona, circa 1910.  It has a beautiful flamed one piece back.  The sound is powerful and sweet with responsiveness.  CM#20171

SOLD:  Violin by Martin Bauer, Stuttgart, Germany, circa 1872.  Bauer established the first violin repair shop in Stuttgart in 1824.  He was the maker to the court orchestra of that city.  CM#20681

SOLD:  Violin by J. B. Guadagnini, Turin, 1781.  New Acquisition.  Rare Italian violin. Details upon request.   This is a great example of the master's last period.  It was played on for 40 years by a member of the Philadelphia orchestra.  It is in superb condition.

SOLD:  Violin by J.B. Guadagnini, Piacenza, 1749.  A stunning example of the maker's work from this period.  Recently acquired from a major European chamber orchestra.

SOLD:  Violin by Johannes Varotti, Bologna, 1791.  This violin is a very fine example of the rare maker.  The instrument is full of rich, reddish-orange varnish and is in remarkable condition for its age.  It possesses a deep, powerfully projecting tone.  CM#20832

SOLD:  Violin by Paulo Castello, Genoa, 1774.  A very fine example of this rare makers work.  It is in superb condition.  It possesses a powerful, dark, chocolate like tone.  Varnish is plentiful, deep orange brown.  Certificate by W.E. Hill & Sons.  CM#20933

SOLD:  Violin by Pierson Gardener, London, 1767.  Beautiful looking with a sweet and responsive tone.  Extensively, yet well repaired and thus, very affordable.  CM#20902

SOLD:  Violin by J.B Vuillaume, Paris, 1864.  Modeled after Maggini, this instrument is in mint condition with nearly 100 percent of its original varnish.  It is unusual for a Vuillaume Maggini copy in that it is a normal size rather than overly large.  This instrument has beautiful wood both front and back.  CM#20862

   

SOLD:  Violin by Bartolomeo Tassini, Venice Italy, made in 1751.  Tassini was a  contemporary of Domenico Montagnana and Peter Guarnarius of Venice.  This instrument is in an incredible state of preservation and comes with a certificate from Charles Beare. This violin has a one-piece back with highly flamed maple evocative of the wood used by Montagnana. It is in near-mint condition with no cracks anywhere on the instrument.  It possesses a beautiful tone and a transparent golden yellow-brown varnish.  CM#20435    

                       

SOLD: Violin by Franscois Pillement, Mirecourt, circa 1800.  This instrument has a sweet, mellow sound.  It is in very good condition.  An excellent violin for an adult amateur chamber player.  CM#20861

SOLD:  Violin by Hippolyte Chretien  Silvestre, Paris, 1885.  This instrument is a very handsome example from the maker's best period; modeled after the work of Guarneri del Gesu.  The two-piece back and sides are very highly flamed and quite striking.  The instrument is in outstanding condition and possesses a warm, clear and strong tone.  CM#20365

 

 

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