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Violin by Pietro Pallotta, Perugia, c.1800
Price
€77,000 EUR
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Full description
This violin by Pietro Pallotta exemplifies his craftsmanship with its meticulously crafted small soundholes and symmetrically shaped scroll. The flatter arching and distinct beechwood purfling set it apart, while the choice of mottled maple for the back adds a unique beauty. Pallotta was a distinct maker from the late 18th and early 19th centuries from the region of Umbria, Italy. Not much is known about his life and work, but his neat craftsmanship reveals his skills as a violin maker.
dimensions
Back Length
354 mm
Upper Bout
164 mm
Center Bout
108 mm
Lower Bout
202 mm
String Length
326 mm
sound characteristics
With a very distinctive tone, this violin provides a unique voice full of overtones, of a overall bright quality. The projection changes through the different registers, going from wide, strong, round basses to a straight, focused upper register.
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Pietro Pallotta
Pallotta was a distinct maker from the late 18th and early 19th centuries from the region of Umbria, Italy. Not much is know about his life and work but his neat craftsmanship reveals his skills as a violin maker.
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