J.B. GUADAGNINI, Milan 1757 ex “Pochon” bearing the original label 1757The top is made of two pieces of narrow-grain spruce that broadens very slightly towards the flanks. The two-piece back was crafted from a quarter-cut maple with regular, medium-broad flames descending from the center joint. Sides of a similar maple adjoin the back. The scroll, however, was cut from a somewhat plainer maple. A reddish-orange varnish covers a golden yellow ground.
The workmanship, particularly the sound-holes, of this violin is characteristic of the maker’s Milan period, during which he created some of his best works. This is a beautiful and well-preserved example from this period.
The workmanship, particularly the sound-holes, of this violin is characteristic of the maker’s Milan period, during which he created some of his best works. This is a beautiful and well-preserved example from this period.
Misure
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Lunghezza fondo
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35,5 cm
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Larghezza massima superiore, fondo
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16,7
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Larghezza minima nelle CC
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10,8
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Larghezza massima inferiore, fondo
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20,4
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Displayed in the exhibition “Rare Italian Stringed Instruments from the Sau-Wing Lam Collection” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, until June, 30th.
web: http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-museum/press-room/exhibitions/2012/lam-collection