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.