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A GOOD OLD ANTIQUE FRENCH VIOLIN MADE AFTER GIUSEPPE GUARNERI CIRCA 1930

Estimated price for orientation: 890 $

Category: Violins
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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Size: 4/4
Brand: Unbranded Country/Region of Manufacture: France
MPN: Does Not Apply


A good antique french violin made after Giuseppe Guarneri circa 1930.Good antique french violin made after Giuseppe Guarneri circa 1930.  The top is made of two parts of spruce of regular narrow grain lines. The back is made of two pieces of nicely flamed maple, the curl horizontal. The ribs, neck and head are of the same wood. The oil varnish, of excellent quality, is of an orange-brown color and entirely original. The work is very good, the purfling regular, the button of the neck well rounded, and the violin even kept its original rosewood pegs with olive gold end.The violin is in an excellent condition, without any crack, just a few scratches on the varnish. On the inside back can be found a label of "Joseph Guarnerius fecit Cremonae anno 17 IHS".The violin has been entirely revised and set-up, including a new rosewood tailpiece with bone fret, a rosewood chinrest (lacking on the pictures but will be added), a Despiau bridge, a new soundpost and Thomastik Dominant new strings set.The sound is of the highest level, deep and brilliant, projective and powerful, a fantastic french concert violin that you will love.Dimensions are the following :LOB : 359 mm.Upper bouts : 166 mm.Middle bouts : 113 mm.Lower bouts : 206 mm.The instrument comes with a new rectangular case. Insured shipping to EU $50 and US $90.Happy bidding !