Violin By Otto Seifert, Berlin, 1908, 'neu-cremona' Otto Seifert was born in Markneukirchen in 1866 and studied under Bruckner. He was working in Berlin from 1896 where he made the majority of his violins using a system devised by Dr. Grossman. He is generally credited with producing instruments that display a very fine quality of workmanship.
This excellent example of his work was made in 1908.
The violin has a one piece back of maple with a strong medium curl slightly descending across the back from the treble down towards the bass. The ribs, pegbox and scroll are of a somewhat broader curl.
The two piece pine front is of a medium-fine grain in the centre broadening towards the flanks.
The varnish is an amber orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
Neu-Cremona
Kunstinstrumentenbau-Gesellschaft m.b.H
Aus eigenen Werkstatten stamint bei diesen In-
strument die gegenseittige Anpassung der Platten durch
Abstimmung, die Zusammenseitzung, Lackierung und
Fertigmachung.
Signed Otto Seifert
No.62 1908 Dr Grossmann
Length of back 356mmWidth upper bout 166mmWidth centre bout 109mmWidth lower bout 204mmCondition 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. Front: Fully and professionally repaired treble f-hole wing crack running up from lower hole, crack running down from lower hole towards lower edge.
Otherwise excellent condition.A written valuation for insurance purposes of £2,750 is included with this instrument
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