Instrument Type: Viola
Item #: XXX-618
Year: 1950
Price: Upon Request
Maker: Celeste Farotto
Description: Celeste Farotto began crafting instruments under his uncle and took over the workshop in 1924 after his uncles retirement. Celeste took on a new stylistic approach and was influenced by the finer, older Milan makers such as Pedrazzini, Ornati, Garimberti and Parravicini. Farroto won various prizes in competitions starting from 1927, including a silver medal for a cello in the 1949 Cremona exhibition. Farotto completed over 300 instruments before his death in 1988. This viola is from the Kenneth Warren & Son shop in Chicago and is here in our studio for exhibition and sale. The Viola Exhibition is from June 12 – 16. Back Length: 42.3 cm. 16 5/8 in. String Length: 37.4 cm. 14 3/4 in. Certified by Kenneth Warren & Son.
Terms: This viola is available for examination and trial and has been meticulously set up to our exacting specifications before addition to our catalog. If you wish to inquire further about this viola, please contact us using the green button at the top of this listing or call 1-818-762-1374 during business hours.