Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 1928
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Piero Parravicini
The Violin
This Piero Parravicini violin dates from 1928, and it remains in excellent condition. The maker chose beautiful wood for it. In addition, the work shows the hand of an experienced craftsman. It reflects the careful, detail-driven standard he held throughout his career.
The tone is superb. This Piero Parravicini violin sounds warm, rich and powerful. It also has the depth and presence to carry in a small room or on a large stage. The back measures 35.6 cm.
Parravicini made this instrument early in his working life, when he was not yet 40. Even so, this Piero Parravicini violin already shows the Milanese training he received from Romeo Antoniazzi. The choice of wood and the clean finish both point to that school.
For a player, it offers a certified Italian violin from the early 20th century. Because it has stayed in excellent condition, it remains ready for serious playing today. It would suit an advanced student or a working professional equally well.
The Maker
Piero Parravicini was born in Italy in 1889. He studied under Romeo Antoniazzi and followed his teacher to become a fine Italian luthier. Through Antoniazzi, he inherited the Milanese tradition of the Antoniazzi family and the great workshops of the city.
Parravicini was a prolific maker. However, he never let volume lower his standards. Instead, he kept a persistent eye for detail in everything he produced.
Today, a Piero Parravicini violin gives players the craftsmanship and tonal warmth of the early 20th-century Italian school. Also, his instruments remain a sound choice for players who want the Milanese tradition in their hands.
Certification
Kenneth Warren and Sons of Chicago certified this violin.
Terms of Sale
This violin has sold, so it is no longer available for purchase. Benning Violins invites you to browse our current catalog of fine instruments. You can also contact us directly to ask about similar pieces.