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The ‘Josefowitz’ Guarneri viola, c. 1690
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Combining power and depth with unmatched playability, this exceptionally rare 1690 Guarneri viola is one of the most highly desired instruments to come to auction in a decade

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Augusto and Gaetano Pollastri, part 1
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