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Violin by Giovanni Dirlotti, Vicenza, 1906
Price
€30,000 EUR
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Full description
This northern Italian violin outstands the high-quality craftsmanship present in Dirlotti's work, notable for its scroll and edge finishing. This violin, inspired by the work of his contemporary violin makers from the Veneto region, highlights Dirlotti's handcraft skills, intensely developed during the time he worked for Sgarabotto and Bisiach workshops under commission through the 1910s. The instrument's excellent condition allows us to see that, despite the maker's limited production due to his early death, his work presents refined attention to detail since his early career.
dimensions
Back Length
355 mm
Upper Bout
166 mm
Center Bout
114 mm
Lower Bout
206 mm
String Length
328 mm
sound characteristics
Dark, sharp, and direct
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Made by
Giovanni Dirlotti
Giovanni Dirlotti was a violin maker operative in Vicenza in the years 1900 -1920. He was a pupil of Gaetano Sgarabotto who was often present in Vicenza in those years.
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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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