The violin got its name cannone, or its variants, il cannone del gesu, cannone or canon from paganini because of its power and resonance. 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. Antique violin copy of joseph guarnerius made in germany. With tears in his eyes, the violinist aaron rosand left. Violin copy of joseph guarnerius made in germany going up no. English violin, john joseph reddall, birmingham, 1895. Upon inspection, t is a label inside the violin which reads.
Violins by joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae a 17 ihs made in cremona circa 17001735. Oct 21, 2009 the violinist aaron rosand sold the instrument he had played for more than 50 years, the famed exkochanski gaurneri del gesu, for perhaps the highest price ever for a violin. Antique copy of joseph guarnerius full size violin ebth. I have personally used, and highly recommend the following readings. The first craftsman of the family was andrea guarneri, c. Im trying to determine the value of a violin in prime condition. The lord wilton guarneri del gesu violin made in 1742 was owned by yehudi menuhin. Vintage authentic rare 44 violin joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae1744 for sale in ebay. Joseph guarnerius cremonae 1725 355mm history composers makers. 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. How much is a joseph guarnerius cremonalanno 1744 violin. The guarneri violin labels page labels of giuseppe guarneri del gesu.
The following text is extracted from an article accompanying the photographs. German violin, labeled joseph guarnerius fecitcremon. Josephs filius andrea instruments are considered of better quality than his father, andrea. Joseph guarnerius fecitcremonae anno 1722 ihs there have only been a few authentic examples found and their value is very high. Jan 24, 2012 you have one of the thousands of guarnerius copies that came out of factories in the late 19thmid 20th centuries. An antique copy of a joseph guarnerius full size violin. An excellent old german guarnerius violin around 1920s. 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. Giuseppe guarneri filius andreae, violin, cremona, 1716. Paul the guarnerius violins are as valuable as a stradivarius violin although a lot less famous. Violins guarneri family of violin makers national museum of. The instrument offered here is definitely superior to most of its siblings, due to its exceptional quality craftsmanship and. Professor david schoenbaum, of the university of iowa, who is writing a book on the social history of the violin, said it was almost 100 years after guarneris death before his genius was recognised.
Three that i know of, none from 1744, which would be very late for the luthier as he died in that same year. Twopiece of irregular broad curl ascending from the joint top. Joseph s filius andrea instruments are considered of better quality than his father, andrea. Apr 04, 20 violin copy of joseph guarnerius made in germany going up no. His last work is believed to be ole bull, a guarneri del gesu violin of 1744. The violin received its name from a former owner, the italian violin virtuoso niccolo paganini 17821840, because of its power and resonance. Find great deals on ebay for guarnerius violin and antique violin. This violin is a remarkable copy of the great italian master petrus guarnerius, a highly recommendable antique instrument that was built around 1920s in the workshop of hermann dolling jr. A violin labelled joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1726 ihs. Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1723 sign in to follow this.
An interesting fact about the carrodus is it was made from the same tree as as other guarnerius violin known as the ii cannone. Guarnerius article about guarnerius by the free dictionary. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Offered here is an antique josef guarnerius violin. 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 price realised. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
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. Andrea himself was then a grand old man of 61, a pupil and supporter of nicolo amati and a senior member of the small group of luthiers that had already. Violin by joseph guarnerius bow,case by gsb must see. These are the 12 most expensive violins of all time. Antique 34 size violin joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae ano 1736 ihs roth case. A violin labelled joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1726 ihs, the twopiece back of. 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. Instrument id violin making book violin information. The chance of finding a strad today in a basement or attic is near impossible. What is the value of a violin, joseph garnerius fecit. A violin labelled joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1726. In the late 1930s, he had a chance, he said, to apprentice to the finest violin maker of our. Dec 04, 2011 joseph guarnerius seems to have had a pretty normal upbringing for a guy growing up in a violin making family in cremona in the early 1700s.
Very nice old antique german stradivarius labeled violin 44 size. Save your search to find out when items are available at auction. Jul 20, 2014 the carrodus guarneri is described as one of the finest violins made by famous violin maker guarneri. Antique 18thc 44 violin italian, german, wcase plus 2. Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 17 ihs, made in. Kamios violin that she is playing meditation of thias. A violin labelled joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno. Guarneri family of violin makers joseph guarnerius del gesu. Stradivari and guarnerius are ranked as the greatest of violin makers, and some fine violinists. Jul 05, 2010 professor david schoenbaum, of the university of iowa, who is writing a book on the social history of the violin, said it was almost 100 years after guarneris death before his genius was recognised. Violin, joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1745 his. 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. I am not sure what size this would be considered so you decide. If you need to know its actual value, get an appraisal from a string dealer.
Violin joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1725 his recent estate sale purchase. Very nice full size violin with tag inside that reads. Joseph guarnerius search all lots skinner auctioneers. In the 17th century, we had famous violin makers, antonio stradivari and andrea guarneri, each with their own unique craftsmanship of violins. Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae violin sep 05, 2012. He is more familiarly known as joseph guarnerius del gesu. Total ratings 8, cecilio size 44 electric violin ebony fitted blue style2. Unfollow joseph guarnerius violin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This illustration of a 1739 joseph guarnerius del gesu violin was published in the strad, july 1933.
One of joseph filius andreas cellos, made in 1729, is played in the australian chamber orchestra and shows distinctive hand work from guarnerius del gesu. The violin is well made and has a very nice sound plus at least one of the strings is catgut. How much is my joseph guarnerius cremonae anno 1740 violin. Joseph rocca fecit premiato di medaglie alle esposizione di torino,genova,londra parigi. Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1723 early posts 1996. Asking price would make vieuxtemps guarneri the most. This violin is of especial interest inasmuch, according to the eminent authority mr alfred hill, there are distinct signs that joseph guarnerius del. Josef guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1733 ihs thanks in advance for your help. The most illustrious member of the house of guarneri, bartolomeo was the son of giuseppe giovanni battista, thus the grandson of andrea guarneri, both noted violin makers themselves. It was originally in the possession of count castelbarco of milan, and was. There is a great deal more written about joseph guarnerius del gesu. These will typically sell higher in an antique shop or private sale compared to an auction.
Joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1723 early posts. The founder of the cremona school was andrea amati c. Giuseppes older brother, pietro giovanni guarneri pietro i, b. Made in nippon the bridge is markedaubert mirecourt, made in france. Vintage joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1734 ihs violin, 2 bows and. Undoubtedly, giuseppe learned the craft of violinmaking in his fathers shop. The antique violins made by them are highly valuable in todays market. An insiders guide to violin labels strings magazine. Full size 44 natural acoustic violin spruce case bow rosin for above p2f0. I have received hundreds if not thousands of inquiries over the years from customers who have an old instrument with a label stating that it is a stradivarius, a guarnerius, or an amati, or another famous violin maker. I have a joseph guarnerius violin in good condition. This illustration of a violin by joseph guarnerius, filius andreae was published in the strad, july 1937. Violins yield their secrets to expert the new york times.
Bartolomeo giuseppe guarneri del gesu, violin, cremona. Vintage joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1700s ihs violin. Twopiece of irregular broad curl ascending from the joint. Tag inside reads joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1739 ihs. He used the latin spelling of joseph which replaced the s with an f making his labels read jofeph guarnerius.
He was probably working with his father and his older brother, pietro, by the age of ten. Violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s. On the inside it says joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae anno 1736. The absence of a condition statement to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. Guarneri family of violin makers smithsonian institution. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs. Total ratings 3, mendini size 4 4 mvpurple solidwood violin shoulder rest xtra strings case. This violin has four repair names up to the right of the label. The violin masterpieces of guarneri del gesu by peter biddulph, with a great introduction by stewart pollens. Labeled, ioseph guarnerius filius andree fecitcremone sub titulo s, teresie 1716 variously ascribed to giuseppe guarneri del gesu. This instrument with 78size normal violin rib outline is open, without table or back, to limit sound volume. Just the other day another strings reader wrote inquiring about the value and authenticity of his violin. The violin is in good condition but can use some restoration due to its age. If a guarnerius says cremonae with the a and e together as a.
A german vintage violin marked joseph guarnerius fecit violine, category. The violin features a striped wood body, wood chin rest and tailpiece, and a single fine tuner on the e string. The violin makers of the guarneri family, by the hills. The famed violin virtuoso niccolo paganinis favorite instrument il cannone guarnerius was a guarneri del gesu violin of 1743. Violins by joseph guarnerius fecit cremonae a 17 ihs made. Giuseppe del gesu, contradictory though it seems, was most consistent as regards the form, figures, and composition of his label. Antique 44 violin joseph guarnerius fecit in cremona.
A german vintage violin marked joseph guarnerius fecit. He was also known as joseph guarnerius del jesu and his given name was giuseppe. This beautiful violin, with its original label stating andreas guarnerius fecit cremonae sub titulo sanctae teresiae 1684 is fully characteristic of the guarneri workshop at this time. Authenticating joseph guarnerius violin 1743 the pegbox.
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