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A Shapely Antique 19th c French Maggini style ladies Violin Flame Back
Estimated price for orientation: 850 $
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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 Country/Region of Manufacture: France
This is an attractive and shapely Antique 19th c French Maggini style small full size or ladies violin measuring 13 7/8 th inches or 35 cms with a beautiful Maple Back. Suitable for lady players or those favouring a slightly more compact violin . It has a slightly deeper shapely body giving a full sweet sound Wikipedia says:Giovanni Paolo Maggini (c. 1580 - c. 1630), was a (luthier) born in (), . Maggini was a pupil of the most important violin maker of the school, . Maggini's early instruments are now considered very desirable because, despite their apparent naive craftsmanship, they are wonderful instruments. They first tended to be modified copies of his teacher's instruments. But once established on his own around the year 1606, Maggini developed his skills and experimented with his designs until he achieved a level of expertise that is still highly regarded..This violin has a very attractive flame back and sides the table spruce . Although I have pictured in detail it has been checked over and is set up for playing by a top technician to professional standards for the discerning buyer . It will be transported in a hard case by courier which can be the original 19th century coffin case or a modern rectangular hard case at no extra cost. There are no cracks in this violin which is in very good clean condition .Foriegn buyers should email for an acccurate shipping quote and please be aware of customs charges for non-EU countries as I will not subsidise these . As a guide Australia ,Japan and China will be around £110 by courier only .
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| 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 | Country/Region of Manufacture: | France |
This is an attractive and shapely Antique 19th c French Maggini style small full size or ladies violin measuring 13 7/8 th inches or 35 cms with a beautiful Maple Back. Suitable for lady players or those favouring a slightly more compact violin . It has a slightly deeper shapely body giving a full sweet sound Wikipedia says:Giovanni Paolo Maggini (c. 1580 - c. 1630), was a (luthier) born in (), . Maggini was a pupil of the most important violin maker of the school, . Maggini's early instruments are now considered very desirable because, despite their apparent naive craftsmanship, they are wonderful instruments. They first tended to be modified copies of his teacher's instruments. But once established on his own around the year 1606, Maggini developed his skills and experimented with his designs until he achieved a level of expertise that is still highly regarded..This violin has a very attractive flame back and sides the table spruce . Although I have pictured in detail it has been checked over and is set up for playing by a top technician to professional standards for the discerning buyer . It will be transported in a hard case by courier which can be the original 19th century coffin case or a modern rectangular hard case at no extra cost. There are no cracks in this violin which is in very good clean condition .Foriegn buyers should email for an acccurate shipping quote and please be aware of customs charges for non-EU countries as I will not subsidise these . As a guide Australia ,Japan and China will be around £110 by courier only .