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Violin by Giovanetti&Schultz, Florence 2025
Price
€20,000 EUR
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Full description
This violin is deeply inspired by the Guarneri `Del Gesù' early to mid-period models from c. 1735, including the 1735 'Ploweden', especially in the f-wholes design, the 1736 'Cessole'and the 1734 'Spagnoletti'. These models share important and strong details and constructive characteristics that link them to each other and depict and very consistent and important chapter in 'Del Gesú's' work. The top is made from spruce from Val di Fiemme with medium to fine, regular grain, and the two-piece back of Bosnian maple with elegant, deep, medium-sized flames that run through the whole piece. The oil-rosin varnish is of red-brown color on a golden-brown ground and emphasizes the old patina that sits in the recesses of tool marks, showing the quick and free workmanship, the benchmark of Guarneri Del Gesù.
dimensions
Back Length
355 mm
Upper Bout
164 mm
Center Bout
110 mm
Lower Bout
205 mm
String Length
326 mm
sound characteristics
Dark, Sweet and Direct
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Made by
Giovannetti & Schultz
Andrea Giovannetti and Kyle Schultz combine their knowledge and experience dedicating themselves to crafting high-level instruments, interpretating the work of the great Italian Masters, to reach the highest professional level required by the most demanding musicians.
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Violin bow by Marc Laberte, Mirecourt 1940
By Marc Laberte |
This fine violin bow by Marc Laberte, made in Mirecourt in the 1940s, represents the solid craftsmanship and practical elegance of the French workshop tradition during the early 20th century. Produced within the respected Laberte-Humbert Frères atelier, it reflects the disciplined construction and reliability that made Mirecourt bows widely appreciated among professional and advanced musicians.
The round stick is carved from Pernambuco of a vivid brown color, selected for its balanced density and resilience. The wood offers an excellent combination of strength and flexibility, giving the bow a stable and confident character. The head follows the traditional French outline, cleanly defined and well proportioned, expressing the straightforward and functional aesthetic typical of Laberte’s work of this period.
Mounted in silver, the bow features a classical ebony frog fitted with a mother-of-pearl eye and a matching ebony and silver button. The fittings are executed in the refined Mirecourt style, combining durability with understated elegance. This example remains in excellent condition, preserving its original integrity and craftsmanship.
In playing, the bow offers a steady and reliable response, with secure articulation and balanced control across the string. Its dependable and robust character makes it particularly suitable for musicians seeking consistency and stability in daily performance.
A very good and representative example of Marc Laberte’s mid-century production, this bow stands as a testament to the enduring practicality and musical effectiveness of the Mirecourt bow-making tradition.
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