Labeled, "Giuseppe B. Lecchi Fece in Genova Anno 1947." Signed to the label.
Branded to the lower ribs, "G. Lecchi Genova."
LOB: 35.5 cm
The instrument is in excellent overall condition, retaining a plentiful red varnish characteristic of the period. It features an unusual and attractive slab-cut back of irregularly flamed maple, lending the violin a distinctive visual character. Built on a Guarneri model, it shows Lecchi’s confident handling of form and proportion.
Made just a few years before his appointment as curator of Paganini’s ‘Cannone’ violin, this violin comes from a significant moment in Lecchi’s career. He was among the most respected makers of his time, known for his precise and consistent working methods.
This example captures those qualities fully, offering a combination of individuality, craftsmanship, and historical relevance within the 20th-century Italian tradition.
Proforma Certificate: Jason Price, New York, NY (Apr 22 2026)- Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (Apr 14 2026) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1797 and 1822, respectively.
Ending on May 7 at
4:56 PM Berlin / 3:56 PM London / 10:56 AM New York
Estimate:
€25,000–40,000
Bidding opens Apr 28, 2026 11:00 AM CEST
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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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