Domenico Montagnana, Venice, 1733, the 'Mayes'
Cello: 40128
Labeled, "Dominicus Montagnana / Sub Signum Cremonumae 173[5]."
Back: Two-piece
Length of back: 73.85 cm
Upper bouts: 36 cm
Middle bouts: 25.85 cm
Lower bouts: 44.7 cm
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Notes:
"The Montagnana has a robust and earthy sound with complex low overtones. It is an honest instrument, giving back exactly what you put in. Every notes needs to be articulated in the left hand with vibrato and perfect intonation, but the player can dig in as much as he or she wants and the instruments always has more to give."J. & A. Beare - Notable Sales
Shown at the Exhibition of Venetian instruments in Boston, May, 2002.
The Violinmakers of Venice, The Violinmakers of Venice: 1582-1885 (CD-ROM), Boston
Provenance
| Samuel Mayes | |
| in 1972 | Sold by C. F. Langonet & Son |
| until 1983 | Bein & Fushi, Inc |
| from 1983 | Current owner |
Known players
Yo-Yo Ma
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London ". . . one of the finest and characteristic example of this famous master's work."
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References
The Strad 2011 Calendar: Cello Heroes, Newsquest Specialist Media, London (illustrated)- Bein & Fushi 1984 Calendar, Bein & Fushi, Inc, Bein & Fushi, Chicago (illustrated)
- The Strad, June, 1972, London (illustrated)
- The New York Times, Katherine E. Finkelstein, New York
- J. & A. Beare - Notable Sales
- The Violinmakers of Venice: 1582-1885 (CD-ROM), Reuning & Son Violins, Boston (illustrated)