Violin By Eugenio Degani, Venice 1886. Eugenio Degani is widely regarded as one of the master violin makers from this period. Born in 1840 he worked at Montagnana until 1883 before moving to Trieste in 1885 and then subsequently to Venice.
His work has a reputation for superb quality and precision as well as utilising fine tonewoods. The varnish used was Degani's own secret and closely guarded formula.
His instruments are described as having a very clear tonal quality, responsive and very 'Italianesque' in character.
This fine example of his work dates from 1886 and is based on a Guarnieri model.
The violin has a two piece back of maple with a strong medium-broad curl running horizontally across the back from the joint. The ribs are of a similar curl, with the pegbox and scroll of a somewhat broader curl.
The instrument has a two piece front of pine which is of a medium-fine grain in the centre broadening towards the flanks.
The trademark varnish is of an orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
IMITAZIONE
DI
GIUSEPPE GUARNIERI
Fatta da DEGANI EUGENIO
MONTAGNANA (VENETO) ANNO 1886
Length of back 365mmWidth upper bout 168mmWidth centre bout 115mmWidth lower bout 208mmCondition ReportPlease note that the condition report lists all repairs that have been historically undertaken. The instrument is, however, offered in a fully restored condition and has been fully and professionally setup in our workshops. Any repairs have either been conducted by ourselves or fully inspected and the quality of the repair verified by our workshop. No further repairs are required. Details listed in this condition report are for information purposes only. Offered in superb original condition with only a modicum of varnish wear underneath the chinrest ( beard wear ).
Back: button has had a graft repair.A written valuation for insurance purposes of £37,400 is included with this instrument
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