Notable Sales

A violin by Giuseppe Pedrazzini Giuseppe Pedrazzini stands among the finest Italian violin makers of the early 20th century. A student of maestro Romeo Antoniazzi, he developed a refined style deeply rooted in the classical Italian tradition. Drawing inspiration from legendary makers such as Stradivari, Guadagnini, and Amati, Pedrazzini crafted instruments known for their elegance, […]

This Venetian violin by Matteo Goffriller, c.1715, is a superb example of the city’s golden period of violin making. Featuring a stunning red varnish and a beautifully sculpted single-piece back, its standout quality is the noble, rich tone that reflects the elegant union of Italian finesse and Germanic structure— a hallmark of Goffriller’s artful legacy. […]

This stunning Italian Masterpiece is an excellent example of Fagnola’s deep knowledge of his great Turinese predecessors. This violin, crafted in the first decade of the 20th century, exhibits his skills as a ‘copyst’. This particular violin is one of the copies of Giuseppe Rocca and it is one of the finest examples of Italian […]

This instrument was made by Giovanni Battista Ceruti, one of the most important Italian violin makers of the 19th century. It was made between 1800-1805 in Cremona. Keep scrolling to know more about this renowned Ceruti violin. Violin by Giovanni Battista Ceruti, Cremona, c.1800 This fine violin is a great example of Ceruti’s late work, […]

The Fratelli Gagliano is addressed to the brothers Giuseppe, Giovanni & Antonio Gagliano who stand for the great makers of the Gagliano family third generation, who consolidated and matured the characteristics and style later known as the Classic Neapolitan School. Violin by Fratelli Gagliano, Naples c.1800 This violin portrays an incredible picture of an important […]

Matteo Goffriller is one of the most important Venetian violin makers of the 18th Century. He was a devoted servant to his art and it shows in every instrument he made. The quality of his craftsmanship is seen in the instruments he left, with remarkable sounds and beautiful design. He did not only create excellent […]

Lorenzo Storioni is one of the most celebrated Cremonese violin makers of the late 18th century. His instruments remain highly prized by musicians and collectors today, particularly for their exceptional tonal qualities and rich, powerful sound. This extremely well-preserved violin by Storioni is an exceptional example, both in its construction and in its superb, strong, […]

Paolo Antonio's Instruments present a deeply personal, strong character. His finest instruments represent an important chapter of the history of the Milanese Violin-making School. One of his violins is highlighted on our 2023 Notable Sales by Amorim Fine Violins. Keep scrolling to see all the details. VIOLIN BY PAOLO ANTONIO TESTORE, MILAN, C. 1730 This […]

Matteo Goffriller is one of the most important Venetian violin makers of the 18th Century. He was a devoted servant to his art and it shows in every instrument he made. The quality of his craftsmanship is seen in the instruments he left, with remarkable sounds and beautiful design. He did not only create excellent […]

Giovanni Marchi was an Italian violinmaker who made violins in the 1760s and 1770s. One of his violins is highlighted on our 2022 Notable Sales by Amorim Fine Violins. Keep scrolling to see all details. A Violin by Giovanni Marchi, Bologna, 1770 Made in the mid 1770s, this violin was made on a model by […]