Instrument Type: Viola
Item #: XXX-627
Year: 1792
Price: Upon Request
Maker: Giuseppe Guadagnini
Description: Son of celebrated maker Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Giuseppe was born in Milan in 1753. He began his studies under his father in Parma and Turin in the 1760’s through the 1770’s. He left his fathers shop in Turin sometime before 1782 and established himself in Pavia, and then Como and Milan, but later returned to Pavia. He was the most active violin maker of his three brothers and and his instruments slightly reflect his fathers work. Giuseppe eventually died in Pavia in 1805. This viola is from the Reuning & Son shop in Boston and is here in our studio for the Viola Exhibition. The Viola Exhibition is from June 12 – 16. Back Length: 40.4 cm. 15 7/8 in. String Length: 37.2 cm. 14 5/8 in. Certified by Chris Reuning.
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.