Index of digital images of maggini violin nmm 3365 at the. Luthier mirecourt violin maggini brescia entire 19th. This violin has a aaa solid hand carved spruce top and solid hand carved maple back and sides. Violin has a label with the makers name of giovanni paolo maggini brescia 1640 and fecit date. Index of digital images of maggini violin nmm 3365 at.
This illustration of a violin by giovanni paolo maggini was published in the strad, january 1980. National music museum the university of south dakota 414 east clark street vermillion, sd 57069 national music museum, 20072014 most recent update. Whether you are wanting to make a violin for a hobby or to play, this maggini violin body plan will lead you in the right direction. Decorative arts, books and local estates prices 308 auction price. The label, which is printed on finely textured paper, reads, gio paolo maggini brescia 1605. The label reads giovan paolo maggini brescia 1622 with the 22 being hand written. Please note that this plan is for the violin body only. Antique giovan paolo maggini brefcia 16 antique violin with dominant strings. Maggini violin body plan sheet music see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It is a 2 12 turn and the label reads giovan paolo maggini brefcia 16 and. Antiquegiovan paolo maggini brefcia violin labeled 1636. How do you tell if a giovanni paolo maggini brescia 16.
Maggini was a pupil of the most important violin maker of the brescian school, gasparo da salo. Unfollow maggini violin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by giovanni paolo maggini from tarisio august 2014 auction results. I also have bow and case, the bow isnt stamped with a name. Giovanni paolo maggini was born in botticino and moved to brescia around 1586 to train with. Maggini violin by calvert violins don rickert musician shop. A viola by gasparo da salo brescia, late 16th century adam. Return to violin by giovanni paolo maggini, brescia, before 1632. Chance to get a quality old violin at a bargain price. I must emphasize that i do not know if this instrument dates back to the 1600s, or is a very old reproduction of a maggini from that era.
Its made in germany in the 1890s, and in very good condition for its age. Violin by giovanni paolo maggini, brescia 1610 auction. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Giovanni paolo maggini violin from the four centuries gallery violin bow, cello, violin repair. Click on any major structural area of the instrument to see a closeup of that area. Giovanni paolo maggini is one of the great makers of the northern italian renaissance following after gaspar da salo in brescia.
The label on the inside says giovanni paolo maggini brescia 16 the is written in there is a second label, next to this that says germany. It has ebony keys, board, chin rest, and also has a fine tuning tailpiece. Maggini was a pupil of the most important violin maker of the brescian school. Giovanni paolo maggini 15811632 is an italian luthier said the school of brescia. It may be used to supplement existing plans that include the. How do you tell if a giovanni paolo maggini brescia 16 violin.
View all auction prices for giovanni paolo maggini. It is quite distinctively a maggini copy, as it clearly shows the double line of purfling a hallmark of maggini instruments. The university of south dakota return to top of page. The double purfled front in two pieces of spruce of medium grain. Nov 08, 2011 post ww2 migrants to australia brought violin collection which includes this beautiful maggini copy. It was really never played and has been in the closet until i purchased it. Magginis early instruments are now considered very desirable because, despite their apparent naive craftsmanship, they are wonderful instruments. Home old violin labeled giovan paulo maggini brescia 1690 description. Jan, 2017 sound demo of antique violin labeled giovanni paolo maggini. Here the violin man luthier, connoisseur and dealer in violins. Featuring high grade flamed maple, bookmatched back. His violins are based on two unique patterns, one of which is. Since maggini is reputed to have died in 1632, the 1695 date would show its inauthenticity. It has a label inside that says giovanni paolo maggini, brescia, 1660.
Giovanni paolo maggini born 1580 was the last member of the brescian. Since only about 60 of these highly soughtafter instruments were ever made, the probability of getting an original is pretty slim, and wellmade copies like this one are hard to come by. Old violin circa 1880 giovanni paolo maggini youtube. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. On the good authority of william e hill and sons, who certified the instrument on march 16 1955, the violin with the exception of. Maggini label violin the violineri melbourne australia. After twenty years of work for da salo, maggini struck out on his own and began to develop his own models.
The label is the same shade as the wood on the inside. Maggini giovan paolo maggini copy early 1900s reverb. Jan 10, 2017 in part 2, john dilworth explores the work of the second generation of brescian school violin makers, led by giovanni paolo maggini. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This plan includes dimensions and measurements for a body style inspired by the violin of giovanni paolo maggini. It has a label that reads giovan paolo maggini brescia 1623 it also has maggini printed just below the heel on the back. Sound demo of antique violin labeled giovanni paolo maggini.
We believe this is a french or german instrument from around 1880. Although it is not an original maggini, its build and sound quality is second best to the original. This violin was handed down on the irishscottish side of my husbands family. This is a copy of a giovan paolo maggini violin made in germany, and estimated to have been made in the early 1900s. Both her grandfather and greatgrandfather played it. A violin that appears to be of german origin made with double purfling in the manner of giovanni paolo maggini.
Paolo maggini in brescia length of back 14 9 16 in. He has written extensively about fine instruments and their makers, and is a coauthor of the british violin, giuseppe guarneri del gesu and the voller. This book answers the question of whether talent is innate or learnt. His early products show a strong gasparo influence but are marked by rather crude workmanship. Paolo maggini in brefcia length of back 367mm 14 716in upper bouts 171mm, lower bouts 215mm, of a light golden brown colour, in lined and brass fitted. Click here to access an index of all available digital images of this instrument. Giovan paolo maggini brescia 16 violin scaled 44 additional information. Amongst his surviving violins this is amongst the most advanced, with many characteristics that would emerge again in the early eighteenthcentury amongst the makers of the cremonese golden period, directly inspiring some of giuseppe guarneri del gesus later works. This violin was set up with dominant strings and gone over including new bridge and chin rest in 1993. The best known maker of the brescian school, giovanni paolo maggini was born in botticino and moved to brescia around 1586 to train with gasparo da salo. Catalog of fine violas for sale by old and modern master viola makers including italian. Bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by giovanni paolo maggini from phillips november 1996 auction results. A violin that appears to be of german origin made with double purfling in the.
The label is stamped giovan paolo maggini brescia 1642 the 42 is printed in ink or pencil. Since only about 60 of these highly soughtafter instruments were ever made, the probability of getting an original is pretty slim, and well. Post ww2 migrants to australia brought violin collection which includes this beautiful maggini copy. Despite its labelled date, this instrument was most likely made in the early part of the 20th century. Aerobed antique giovan paolo maggini brescia 1640 violin 23 you are bidding on a antique giovan paolo maggini brescia 1640 violin.
This in turn helps the maggini violin model to produce a slightly richer, sweeter core to its tone. Antique giovan paolo maggini brefcia 16 antique violin. Paolo maggini in brefcia length of back 367mm 14 716in upper bouts 171mm, lower bouts 215mm, of a light golden brown colour, in lined and brass fitted single mahogony case by w. Giovanni paolo maggini violin, brescia, 1622, 14 inches. This violin was set up with dominant strings and gone over including new bridge and. Maggini is probably the luthier to have really defined the sound of the violin in comparison with the viola. You can find out the value of a violin by giovanni paolo maggini and the amount you could expect if you sold your giovanni paolo maggini violin at auction. It includes a brand new carbon fiber bow fully lined with an ebony frog and parisian eye, and a rectangular suspension case with a hydrometer beautiful. Dominant strings we equip the lachambre 3000 series maggini violin with dominant strings medium tension by default. Apr 29, 2015 1600c giovanni paolo maggini violin from the four centuries gallery stay safe and healthy.
Through the f holes, you can clearly see a label that reads. Bluegrass fiddles, bluegrass instruments and the maggini violin is palatino s first truly professional violin based on a famous giovanni paolo maggini replica from 1834 this violin has a premium spruce top premium maple back and sides hill style ebony fittings and hand inlaid double rows of purfling on the top and. It is a 2 12 turn and the label reads giovan paolo maggini brefcia 16 and i think 05 which is very faint next to the old style printed 16. Estimation 30 000 40 000 imprimer please notify me when the condition report is available. While acquiring a thorough knowledge of the various woods available. Reading up it seems that there were many of these from germany in the late 1800s. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs. I have a old violin that was handed down to fifty years ago. Giovan paolo maggini brescia 16 violin scaled 44 shopgoodwill. A modern interpretation of this master instrument from the heritage series of master instruments. Palatino maggini violin palatino violins bluegrass. The first two numbers are printed but the last two look like they were added in pencil.
The 0 in that date may actually be a 9the label is not very clear there. In part 2, john dilworth explores the work of the second generation of brescian school violin makers, led by giovanni paolo maggini. We have an old violin that my husbands father played. Amongst his surviving violins this is amongst the most advanced, with many characteristics that would emerge again in the early eighteenthcentury amongst the makers of the cremonese golden period, directly inspiring some of giuseppe guarneri del. Violin labeled giovan paolo maggini brefcia 1695 with case. An italian violin ascribed to giovanni paolo maggini, brescia, circa 1620 labelled gio. Violin by giovanni paolo maggini, brescia, before 1632. Violin labeled violin labeled giovan paulo maggini brescia 169090 hand written germany violin in excellent condition. The double purfled back in two pieces of maple of strong medium curl descending across the back from the centre joint, the ribs, peg box and scroll similar. It says giovan paolo magini brefcia 16 on the label and after the 16 there is. This might, or might not, shed some light on the current market value on your violin. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Giovan paolo maggini brefcia 1671 antique 44 violin.
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