Gaetano Sgarabotto, Milan, c. 1910
Violin: 19152
Labeled, "Giuseppe Presbler in Milano, 1789..." of which it is a copy.
Back: Two-piece
Length of back: 35.5 cm
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Notes:
"The violin we offer was incorrectly sold by the Wurlitzer firm in 1939 as a Milanese violin by Giuseppe Presbler dated 1789. Today we can easily attribute it to Sgarabotto by the trademark antiquing style and recognizable details and workmanship. Its warm and full sound is complex and strong."Reuning & Son Violins – Connoisseurs and Dealers in Violins, Violas, 'Cellos and Their Bows
"A very interesting reproduction by Sgarabotto after the maker Giuseppe Pressbler whose facsimile label the violin bears. "
Provenance
until 2010 | Anonymous |
in 2010 | Sold by Tarisio |
from 2010 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Dmitry Gindin, London (2010)
Certificate: Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. (photocopy), New York, NY (1939) Ascribes the instrument to Giuseppe Presbler.
Certificate: Dmitry Gindin, London
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References
Brobst Violin Shop - Fine Violins
Reuning & Son Violins – Connoisseurs and Dealers in Violins, Violas, 'Cellos and Their Bows
Tarisio Fine Musical Instruments Online Auction Catalog, April 29-30, 2010, Tarisio, Tarisio, New York (illustrated)