Just the other day another strings reader wrote inquiring about the value and authenticity of his violin. Fine violin awesome sound violin guarneri del gesu 1742 cannone full 44 violin. Guarneri family of violin makers smithsonian institution. I have a joseph guarnerius violin in good condition.
This violin has four repair names up to the right of the label. Joseph rocca fecit premiato di medaglie alle esposizione di torino,genova,londra parigi. In the late 1930s, he had a chance, he said, to apprentice to the finest violin maker of our. This violin is of especial interest inasmuch, according to the eminent authority mr alfred hill, there are distinct signs that joseph guarnerius del. If a guarnerius says cremonae with the a and e together as a. A violin labelled joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. These are the 12 most expensive violins of all time. I have a joseph guarnerius fecit cross ihs cremonae anno 176 4 or 1 the paper blends in with the wood im 70 and have had numerous violinsthis one has the dark cherry one back piece wood. Like most readers who write to us, trying to eek out information about a mystery fiddle, he carefully transcribed the faded, dusty label visible through the fhole on the bass side. The violin masterpieces of guarneri del gesu by peter biddulph, with a great introduction by stewart pollens.
What is the value of a violin, joseph garnerius fecit. Tailpiece detached but included, missing pegs, front body with two splits at base of right f hole, some soiling and dullness to front body, beautiful. Jul 20, 2014 in 2006, this damaged violin was found in the attic of a home in britain. In the book that was both written and published by him in 1881, the violin. Exploring the different specifications and countries of origin for these products can help you know what to look for when considering these collectible instruments. Moreover, guarneris instruments were recognized by a worldclass soloist three decades before stradivaris were likewise championed. Buy online, view images and see past prices for an important violin by joseph guarnerius del gesu, cremona 1732.
His last work is believed to be ole bull, a guarneri del gesu violin of 1744. Your violin is a workshop copy of a guarnerius, made in either markneukirchen or mittenwald, germany around the turn of the 20th century. It is stampedgermany based on this we are dating the violin sometime between 18911914. Andrea guarneri cremona, italy, 162698, founder of the family, was a fellow apprentice of stradivari in the workshop of nicolo amati. He was reputed as the greatest violinmaker since antonio stradivari, and was well trained by his father and brothers, showing exceptional talent from an early age. Many violin shops will give you an oral appraisal for little or no cost. See todays violins joseph guarnerius for sale, best offer and auction. Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae ihs violin may 20, 2019. Copy of a joseph guarnerius just means that this violin is modeled after the shape, size, styling of one of joseph guarnerius s violins. Giovanni battista giuseppe guarneri known as giuseppe filius andreae was born 350 years ago, on november 25, 1666, 1 to andrea guarneri and anna maria orcelli, in the parish of san matteo in cremona.
The violin makers of the guarneri family, by the hills. This violin has been restrung with new bridge and chin rest. The most illustrious member of this famous family of violin makers was bartolomeo giuseppe guarneri cremona, italy, 16981744, the fifth and last member of the family, grandson of andrea, son of giuseppe giovanni battista. The antique violins made by them are highly valuable in todays market. Approximately 250 violins, 4 violas, and 14 violoncellos. Giuseppe del gesu, contradictory though it seems, was most consistent as regards the form, figures, and composition of his label. T is a repair on the top see photo along with some scuffs and finish loss on top and back. However that is only a few out of many thousands of these finds. He was also known as joseph guarnerius del jesu and his given name was giuseppe. Violin, joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1745 his.
The violin s label reads joseph guarnerius filius andreae fecit cremonae sub titulo s teresiae 1732. With its smooth, arched shape, it has the full sound of a guarneri and the sonorous tone of the cremona tradition. After two years of indepth trace analysis it was proved this was the instrument used by hartley, who played, nearer, my god, to thee classical violin music during the titanics last moments. This giuseppe guarneri del gesu violin is the finest among them. Apr 04, 20 violin copy of joseph guarnerius made in germany going up no. The working methods of guarneri del gesu and their influence upon. Dec 04, 2011 there is a great deal more written about joseph guarnerius del gesu. The instrument offered here is definitely superior to most of its siblings, due to its exceptional quality craftsmanship and. Authenticating joseph guarnerius violin 1743 the pegbox. Joseph guarnerius fecitcremonae anno 1722 ihs there have only been a few authentic examples found and their value is very high.
If thats really what it says it is one of the rarest violins in existence. The violin is well made and has a very nice sound plus at least one of the strings is catgut. Violin 34 joseph guarnerius copy recently repaired and set up. But there we were, delighted with the beautifully rounded resonances of a guarnerius 1705 and an 18th century french violin, a devirchis viola 1588, dark and brooding, and a cello by testore 1758 sporting a sturdy spike, high bridge and much flatter shape than a modern instrument. Vintage joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1734 ihs violin, 2 bows and. Approximately 250 violins, 4 violas, and 14 violoncellos by him are thought to exist. Stradivari and guarnerius are ranked as the greatest of violin makers, and some fine violinists prefer the. The violin, which bears the label of the original maker, is 35. He used the latin spelling of joseph which replaced the s with an f making his labels read jofeph guarnerius.
Joseph guarnerius search all lots skinner auctioneers. Serious buyers may message me for additional pictures. Joseph guarnerius cremonae 1725 355mm violin world. Joseph guarnerius cremonensis faciebat 1724, in old type, stares him in the face. The absence of a condition statement to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. On the inside it says joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1736.
Im trying to determine the value of a violin in prime condition. Find guarneri violin and amati violin from a vast selection of violins. The famed violin virtuoso niccolo paganinis favorite instrument il cannone guarnerius was a guarneri del gesu violin of 1743. Violin, circa 1900, flamed maple body, label to interior joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1734 ihs, back of head marked conservatory violin, with two bows and wood case. Jofeph guarnerius fecit followed by a cross symbol cremone anno 17 ihs directly under the cross guarnerius used the old style s which looks like an f in his first.
An important violin by joseph guarnerius del gesu, cremona 1. Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae violin sep 05, 2012. Nov, 2002 a violin labelled joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1726 ihs, the twopiece back of medium curl, the varnish of a redorange colour, the length of back 14 116in 357mm, in case 2. Pictures by joe armao fairfax media, the age newspaper. Violin, joseph guarnerius del gesu, 1732, ex kreisler unpublished monograph, machold rare violins, vienna illustrated more by bartolomeo giuseppe guarneri del gesu more from cremona. Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1723 early posts 1996. Are you wondering what your antique violin is worth. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs. A violin labelled joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1726 ihs, the twopiece back of medium curl, the varnish of a redorange colour, the length of back 14 116in 357mm, in case 2. An insiders guide to violin labels strings magazine. Find great deals on ebay for guarneri violin when you shop the largest online selection at. Josef guarnerius fecit, cremonae 1848 ihs, with a cross directly above the ihs.
What is the value of a violin, joseph garnerius fecit, joseph. Violin, the doyen, by giuseppe guarneri del gesu, 1744. Thanks for coming by, you did a great job on the pictures by the way. Antique violin copy of joseph guarnerius made in germany. In his book on stradivari, fetis mentions an early form. Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1714 ihs under a cross, circa late 1800s, body in great condition, small crack out from end button, fingerboard has shifted to the right, bridge and top nut are in the case, needs strings, includes wood case and an unmarked bow. Violin copy of joseph guarnerius made in germany going up no. This authentical german violin is a remarkable copy of the great italian master joseph guarnerius, a highly recommendable antique instrument that was built around 1920s. Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1722 ihs there have only been a few authentic examples found and their value is very high. Modern violin, labeled joseph guarnerius fecit, cremonae anno 1657 and 1857 metz repair label, length of onepiece back 14 14 in.
The violinmakers of the guarneri family 16261762 dover. This illustration of a violin by joseph guarnerius, filius andreae was published in the strad, july 1937. Giuseppe guarneri filius andreae, violin, cremona, 1716. This violin and all our other fine instruments are for sale at the violineri in melbourne please contact us by phone or use the form below. English violin, john joseph reddall, birmingham, 1895. Vintage joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1700s ihs violin, bow and case. Paul the guarnerius violins are as valuable as a stradivarius violin although a lot less famous.
Fords guarneri is called the doyen because it was once owned by m. The guarneri violin labels page labels of giuseppe guarneri del gesu. Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 17 ihs with an upside down cross. It is actually the work of giuseppe del gesu made in the shop of his father joseph, filius andreas, and is genuine of this make in all its partsthis instrument is made on the pattern of the father, joseph guarnerius, and clearly shows the hand of giuseppe guaranerius, and is in an excellent state of.
The instrument was later used by yehudi menuhin, itzhak perlman and pinchas zukerman. A real guarneri violin would be worth well into ten million dollars or more. Vintage joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1700s ihs. If you have a strad labeled violin or any violin with an unknown history, the only way to be sure about the value of the instrument is to have it appraised by a professional. The most illustrious member of this famous family of violin makers was bartolomeo giuseppe guarnericremona, italy, 16981744, the fifth and last member of the family, grandson of andrea, son of giuseppe giovanni battista. I often like to burst the bubble of the myth of a lonely violin maker turing out oneoffs in a cramped workshop. Unfollow joseph guarnerius violin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How much is a joseph guarnerius cremonalanno 1744 violin. Very nice full size violin with tag inside that reads. Taiwans chi mei foundation acquired the ole bull in 1992. Josef guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1733 ihs thanks in advance for your help. Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 17 ihs, and a small cross.
Two books and a booklet on guarnerius, including petherick, horace, joseph guarnerius, his work and his master. Bartolomeo giuseppe guarneri del gesu, violin, cremona. Vintage violin 1735 by joseph guarnerius 0 results. The lord wilton guarneri del gesu violin made in 1742 was owned by yehudi menuhin. Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 17 ihs, made in cremona 17th century bears the label. I have personally used, and highly recommend the following readings. Andreas guarnerius fecit cremonae sub titulo sanctae. Oldvintage 44 master top violin joseph guarnerius vid eosexcellent. These vintage violins are available from a variety of brands at affordable prices on ebay. Save your search to find out when items are available at auction. Good condition, age appropriate wear, no repairs noted.
Antique 44 violin joseph guarnerius fecit in cremona. Violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s. This company was honest in that it did say the violin was made in germany and not in cremona, italy. Violins yield their secrets to expert the new york times. Guarnerius article about guarnerius by the free dictionary. Violins guarneri family of violin makers national museum of.
In the 17th century, we had famous violin makers, antonio stradivari and andrea guarneri, each with their own unique craftsmanship of violins. The mckinley tariff act of 1891 required that items imported into the united states be. There is a great deal more written about joseph guarnerius del gesu. Great value violin guarneri del gesu 1743 cannone violin fabulous sound. Antique violin joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1725 ihs. Three that i know of, none from 1744, which would be very late for the luthier as he died in that same year. Vintage joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1700s ihs violin. Made in nippon the bridge is markedaubert mirecourt, made in france. Of the two greatest violin makers antonio stradivarius 16441737 and joseph guarnerius del gesu 16981744 stradivarius, who lived to.
Joseph guarnerius cremonae 1725 355mm history composers makers. Value of violin joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anna 17. Feb 23, 20 antique violin copy of joseph guarnerius made in germany circa 1920. He is more familiarly known as joseph guarnerius del gesu. They are not as fine as instruments made by his grandson, joseph guarnerius del gesu. This guarneri del jesu instrument gained its name after being owned by the belgian 19th century violinist henri vieuxtemps.
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