Labelled Berbardus Calcanius - - Violin - Unknown

You are bidding on a fine and rare antique 18th-century 4/4 violin, bearing the label: Bernardus Calcanius Fecit Genuae Anno 1745. This beautiful instrument remains in good, ready-to-play condition, with some old, professionally repaired cracks on the top and sides. The violin features a very attractive one-piece maple back with soft flaming, complemented by a straight, high-grain spruce top. The instrument retains its charming golden-amber varnish and is fitted with an old rosewood set-up. The sound is particularly appealing, offering a warm, mature character in the lower registers and a bright, sweet tone in the upper registers. Measurements: Total length: 586 mm Back length: 351 mm Upper bouts: 158 mm Middle bouts: 109 mm Lower bouts: 197 mm String length: 322 mm This rare antique violin is an interesting instrument for musicians and collectors alike, combining attractive materials, an elegant appearance, and a charming tonal character. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. Shipping worldwide, fully insured! Violins and bows described as 'certified' or 'attributed' include images of their certificates and are therefore considered to have a higher degree of documented certainty regarding maker, origin, and age than instruments described only as 'labelled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we provide no guarantee of any kind

Stima:€1,700

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