We are pleased to offer this fine violin crafted by violin maker Ferdinando Garimberti for examination, trial and purchase.
Instrument Type: Violin
Year: 1927
Price: Upon Request
Maker: Ferdinando Garimberti
Dimensions: Back Length: 35.5 cm. Upper Bout: 17.0 cm. Middle Bout: 11.5 cm. Lower Bout: 20.8 cm.
The Violin
From the first note, this 1927 Ferdinando Garimberti violin reveals an exceptional depth and richness of sound. Its voice is full and resonant, with tremendous warmth and color that give the instrument a particularly expressive character.
The one-piece, quarter-cut maple back displays striking medium-wide flames ascending from the treble to the bass side, with matching maple used for the ribs and scroll. The two-piece spruce top features broad to medium grain. A beautifully warm golden orange-brown varnish over a golden ground completes this distinguished example of Garimberti’s early Milanese work.
The Maker
Ferdinando Garimberti (1894–1982) was one of the leading figures of the twentieth-century Milanese school of violin making. After studying with Romeo and Riccardo Antoniazzi, he worked with Giuseppe Pedrazzini and Leandro Bisiach before establishing his own workshop in Milan around 1920. Garimberti became renowned for his precise craftsmanship, elegant workmanship, and exceptional choice of wood. His instruments received numerous awards during his career, and from 1963 to 1966 he taught at the International School of Violin Making in Cremona.
Terms of Sale
This fine violin is available for examination, trial and sale and has been meticulously set up to our exacting specifications before addition to our catalog. If you wish to inquire further about this violin, please contact us using the green button at the top of this listing or call 1-818-762-1374 during business hours.