Notable Sales The following Violins, Violas, and Cellos are representative of some notable sales we have made over the last several years at Reuning & Son Violins. Violins Antonio & Girolamo
A Neapolitan Violin attributed to Nicolo Gagliano, Naples, 1730. Photo Bonhams. Labelled Nicolaus Gagliano Filius Alexandri fecit Neap 1730 Length of back 351mm (13 13/16in) of a golden brown colour, use wear and restorations. (1). Estimate £50,000...
In this article from the February 2005 issue of The Strad, John Dilworth looks at the history of the 1734 'Spagnoletti' Guarneri 'del Gesù' violin, which, unusually, can be traced all the way back to its Cremonese origins
The Stradivari family has received all of the popular acclaim for perfecting the violin. But we should know the name Amati -- in whose Cremona workshop Antonio Stradivari apprenticed in the 17th century.
The life and work of Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ by John Dilworth and Carlo Chiesa, Part 1
Although Guarneri 'del Gesù' is best known for his wild, unruly later masterpieces, this 1736 violin reveals his softer side, as Carlo Chiesa explains in this focus on a Strad poster instrument first published in the July 2010 issue
In an exceptional state of preservation. To be sold by private sale. For inquiries, please contact Carlos Tome, [email protected]
Tarisio’s two auction departments handle different ranges of instruments and bows. The Fine Auctions concentrate on items of high value and are designed for musicians, collectors and members of the trade. The Speculative, Restorable and Trade (SRT) Auctions feature items often in need of restoration, and usually in lower price ranges. On average Tarisio sells […]
Tarisio’s two auction departments handle different ranges of instruments and bows. The Fine Auctions concentrate on items of high value and are designed for musicians, collectors and members of the trade. The Speculative, Restorable and Trade (SRT) Auctions feature items often in need of restoration, and usually in lower price ranges. On average Tarisio sells […]
The world-record price for a Giovanni Battista Guadagnini violin was set by the ‘Dorothy DeLay’ of 1778 when it auctioned for $1.39 million. DeLay, who bought the violin from Rembert Wurlitzer Inc. over 40 years ago, chose it for its remarkable sound against a line-up of competing Guadagninis. It was auctioned on the additional merits […]
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In an exceptional state of preservation. To be sold by private sale. For inquiries, please contact Carlos Tome, [email protected]
Carlo Chiesa examines the life and legacy of Nicolò Amati, Part 1
Based in Cremona, the Friends of Stradivari network brings together instruments owned by collectors and stringed-instrument enthusiasts from around the world. The Strad Calendar 2018 celebrates twelve of these treasures, with this violin from a private collection in Germany featuring in October. Text by John Dilworth
