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Violin by Camillo Mandelli, Milan 1942
Price
€45,000 EUR
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Full description
A fine and mature example of Camillo Mandelli’s Milanese craftsmanship, this 1942 violin is built on his personal Stradivari-inspired model, strongly influenced by the Antoniazzi tradition. The outline is elegant and fluid, with rounded C-bouts, moderately elongated corners, and mildly strong arching. The robust, rounded edgework and narrowly fluted purfling reflect the disciplined structure of the modern Milanese school.
The scroll is finely carved with a deeply cut throat and precise chamfers, while the f-holes are classically Cremonese in style, gracefully integrated within the arching. The instrument features a two-piece Italian spruce top and a striking one-piece quarter-cut maple back of broad, luminous flame.
Covered in a transparent orange spirit varnish over a light golden ground, this example shows the maturity and refinement of Mandelli’s later work. Tonally, it offers a bright, direct, and sweet voice with immediate responsiveness and depth.
Preserved in mint condition, this violin represents an excellent choice for the discerning professional musician or collector of fine Milanese instruments.
dimensions
Back Length
353 mm
Upper Bout
167 mm
Center Bout
110 mm
Lower Bout
205 mm
String Length
327 mm
sound characteristics
Bright, Sweet and Direct
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Made by
Camillo Mandelli
Known as Camillo da Calco, was a pupil of Leandro Bisiach and the Antoniazzi brothers in Milan. Active in Buenos Aires from 1899 to 1920 before returning to Italy, he remained closely linked to the Bisiach tradition throughout his career. His work reflects Antoniazzi-inspired models, fine materials, and golden to red-brown spirit varnish. Mandelli’s instruments are valued for their clarity, balance, and solid Milanese craftsmanship.
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