Violin By Guiseppe Pellicani, Modena 1967. Guiseppe Pellicani was born in Modena in 1900. After studying with Bianchi in Nice and Arassi in Milan he started working at Gaggio di Piano in 1940. During the course of his career he won several key accolades for his work.
This example dates from 1967 and is typical of his workmanship. It has a two piece back of maple of a strong medium curl, slightly descending across the back from the joint. The ribs, pegbox and scroll of a similar curl.
The instrument has a two piece front of pine of medium-fine grain.
The varnish is a warm yellow-orange colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
Op. N:110
Giuseppe Pellacani
Medaglia d'Argento - Ascoli Piceno 1959
M D'ORO CREMONA 1967 (handwritten)
Fece a Modena anno 1967
"CIGNO D'ORO"
Branded
G.PELLACANI
B.L 38823E
on the inner back
Primavera Cert.
Length of back 357mmWidth upper bout 171mmWidth centre bout 115mmWidth lower bout209mmCondition 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. Excellent original conditionA written valuation for insurance purposes of £6,600 is included with this instrument
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