Born 1831. Son of Gaetano (2). Died 1881. Worked at Turin and Pesaro. Prolific maker,was one of the last makers of this Turin family. His models are usually large with flat arching, and he used an orange or red varnish. His itruments are particularly sought after for their powerful tone.Whatever views the connoisseur and the violinist may hold concerning semimodern violins, they must, in all honesty, admit that this maker has done his work in an uncommonly neat manner.
Logical in all the various thicknesses of wood. Always a flat model, sturdily built on Stradivarian lines. Age will pass its opinion on the tone, and put up the price accordingly. In 1927, this tone was of fair responsiveness and useful power.
Best period from 1860 to 1867. General dimensions: body-length 14.1/16 inches; upper bouts, 6-5/8; lower, 8-1/4.
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Antonio Guadagnini fece X
Torino, anno 1851 A. G.
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Cellos also built on Stradivarian lines. Length of back, 29.13/16 inches; string length, 27-3/4. Orange red varnish. Very responsive tone, particularly rich on lower strings.
Born 1831. Son of Gaetano (2). Died 1881. Worked at Turin and Pesaro. Prolific maker,was one of the last makers of this Turin family. His models are usually large with flat arching, and he used an orange or red varnish. His itruments are particularly sought after for their powerful tone.Whatever views the connoisseur and the violinist may hold concerning semimodern violins, they must, in all honesty, admit that this maker has done his work in an un...
Guadagnini,Antonio
