Labelled Montagnana - 4/4 - - Violin - Unknown

Up for auction is an amazing full size italian master violin. The label says: "Dominicus Montagnana sub sigurfuni Cremonae Venetiis 1733". Very beautiful in appearance. The violin is in good condition, with professionally repaired cracks on top, grafted scroll, good old rosewood fittings and new strings. Very nice flamed two pieces maple back with matched sides and neck, straight high grained spruce top. Golden-brown-reddish varnish over lighter ground remains in good condition. Length of back is 356 mm, whole length is 589 mm. The width of the upper bouts: 166 mm; middle bouts: 112 mm; lower bouts: 209 mm. Full size. The sound of this instrument is of a charming character, rich and beautiful colors, depth and great carrying power. Shipping worldwide with german DHL 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

Estimate:$1,904.78

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