Violin By Jacob Fendt London C.1820. Jacob Fendt is widely recognised as having the finest quality of workmanship of all the Fendt family. Born in 1802, he is renowned for his meticulous copies of the great works of Stradivarius, Guarnerius and Amati. Cremonese in every detail his instruments are defined by their fine detail, superb tonal quality and attractive appearance and even in their day they were considered to be modern antiques. Jacob Fendt died in 1849.
This example is one of his Guarnerius examples and dates from his early career around 1820.
The violin has a one piece back of maple of a broad medium curl slightly descending across the back from bass down towards treble. The ribs are of a strong medium curl, the pegbox and scroll of plain wood.
The two piece front is pine of medium grain in the centre broadening towards the flanks.
The varnish is a rich orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
Joseph Guarnerius Cremonensis
Faciebat Anno
Length of back 363mmWidth upper bout 167.5mmWidth centre bout 113.5mmWidth 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. Front: Bass f-hole small wing crack lower hole, crack running up from upper hole.
Treble f-hole two wing cracks lower hole, one crack running down from lower hole towards bottom edge.
Back: Two small cracks running down either side of button
All fully and professionally repaired to a high standard.
Excellent overall conditionA written valuation for insurance purposes of £18,700 is included with this instrument
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