An Important Italian Violin by Peter Guarneri, Mantua c 1700

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An Important Italian Violin by Peter Guarneri, Mantua c 1700

The two piece back of medium to fine curl, the ribs and scroll similar, the table of one piece of fine to medium grain.

Length of back: 354mm

Sold with the certificate of Charles Beare, Kent, 2021.

A full dendrochronology report is available from Peter Ratcliff.

Estimate: £200,000 - £300,000

Peter Guarneri of Mantua (1655-1720)

Peter Guarneri was the eldest son of Andrea Guarneri and older brother of Giuseppe filius Andrea. Peter started in the workshop of his father from around 1670. Peter was also a talented violinist and viol player and left Cremona to further his musical career in Mantua, playing violin as a soloist for the Duke of Mantua, and as a viol player in the Gonzaga court orchestra. His playing career must have been busy and successful, as his superbly elegant instruments, are comparatively rare. His easily recognisable model is very reminiscent of Amati, with flowing lines and corners. The f-holes are also Amatise, though the upper and lower holes are larger. His marvellously bold scrolls are particularly distinctive.

Many famous soloists in the past have enjoyed playing on his instruments, not least Fritz Kreisler, who owned a fine example from 1707.

Consigned to Brompton’s November Fine Sale

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