Labeled, "Marinus Capicchioni Fecit Arimini A. D. 1961."
Branded to the inside back, "M. Capicchioni-Rimini."
LOB: 35.7 cm
The instrument features a striking two-piece back of attractively flamed maple and is preserved in near-perfect condition, with an exceptionally fresh and lustrous varnish. It stands as a particularly clean and appealing example of the maker’s work.
Capicchioni’s instruments have been owned and played by leading musicians, including Yehudi Menuhin, David Oistrakh, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Salvatore Accardo, reflecting their wide professional appeal. Remarkably, Capicchioni was entirely self-taught, yet achieved a high level of craftsmanship, combining meticulous attention to detail with a prolific output that has made his instruments increasingly sought after today.
Proforma Certificate: Jason Price, New York, NY (Apr 22 2026)- Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (Jul 31 2025) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1926 and 1928, respectively.
Ending on May 7 at
4:59 PM Berlin / 3:59 PM London / 10:59 AM New York
Estimate:
€40,000–60,000
Bidding opens Apr 28, 2026 11:00 AM CEST
VAT symbols on Description:
Ω - TI - non-antique - additional 19% import VAT charged on the hammer
‡ - TI - antique - additional 19% import VAT charged on the hammer
† - Normal VAT rules - 19% VAT charged on hammer and premium
No Symbol - Margin Scheme - 19% VAT-in-lieu charged on the premium (except when exported within 3 months)
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