Giovanni Schwarz

Giovanni Schwarz apprenticed to his uncle E. Degani until 1888, when he established himself in Venice. He was a prolific and significant maker known for classical models. Much of his work was directly commissioned and exported. He received a gold medal in Rome in 1916. His work was very refined, beautifully finished, and featured a rich golden yellow-brown varnish, with some pieces exhibiting a redder ...Read More shade. Fine craftsmanship was evident in the edging, purfling, and deeply cut scroll. Excellent materials were used. He branded his work on the back button and lower rib with `G. S. '. A printed label read: Giovanni Schwarz / Nipote ed Alievo di E. Degani / piu volte premiato fabbricatore e riparatore / di Instrumenti ad Arco / Venezia - S. Felice, 3816 - Venezia Fecit 1905. Questo violin fu fatto dietro modello espressamente speditomi dal signor George F. Johnson do Nottingham 1905. Read Less

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