Labelled Augustus Pollastri - 4/4 - - Violin - Unknown
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Full-size 4/4 violin labelled Augustus Pollastri, dating to 1910 according to the label, in excellent physical condition and tested and working, with chin rest and strings included.
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An old full size violin for professional musician or collector. No cracks. One piece back of strongly flamed maple wood, matched sides and scroll, straight high grained spruce top. Neatly inlaid purfling on top and back. Fluted f-holes. With its beautifully carved scroll and refined orange-brown varnish over golden ground, this instrument is a elegant personality with a broad range of sound nuances. Warm and matured in its lower registers, its balanced sound of medium power gains clarity, brightness and sweetness in the upper registers.
The label says: "Augustus Pollastri Raphaelis Fiorini alumnus fecit Bononiae an. 1910"
This violin measures:
whole length - 593 mm
body length - 358 mm
upper back - 167 mm
middle Back - 112 mm
lower back - 202 mm
Additional photos will be provided upon request. Shipping worldwide insured.
Violins and bows described as 'certified' or 'attributed' include images of their certificates and are therefore considered to have a higher degree of documented certainty regarding maker, origin, and age than instruments described only as 'labelled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we provide no guarantee of any kind
An old full size violin for professional musician or collector. No cracks. One piece back of strongly flamed maple wood, matched sides and scroll, straight high grained spruce top. Neatly inlaid purfling on top and back. Fluted f-holes. With its beautifully carved scroll and refined orange-brown varnish over golden ground, this instrument is a elegant personality with a broad range of sound nuances. Warm and matured in its lower registers, its balanced sound of medium power gains clarity, brightness and sweetness in the upper registers.
The label says: "Augustus Pollastri Raphaelis Fiorini alumnus fecit Bononiae an. 1910"
This violin measures:
whole length - 593 mm
body length - 358 mm
upper back - 167 mm
middle Back - 112 mm
lower back - 202 mm
Additional photos will be provided upon request. Shipping worldwide insured.
Violins and bows described as 'certified' or 'attributed' include images of their certificates and are therefore considered to have a higher degree of documented certainty regarding maker, origin, and age than instruments described only as 'labelled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we provide no guarantee of any kind
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Labelled Augustus Pollastri
Multiple models
No
Model
4/4
Country of origin
Unknown
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
Chin rest, Strings
Weight
0.5 kg
Material
Wood
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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