A Violin by Claudio Testoni, Mantua, 1996
Claudio Testoni carries on the traditions
of the Mantuan school, following the esteemed models of
Scarampella and Gaetano Gadda. He has the distinction of being the
only pupil of master violinmaker Mario Gadda, to whom he was
apprenticed at the age of twenty.
Unlike many crude modern Italian violins,
our Testoni is a precious jewel of artistic refinement. The
exquisitely cut f-holes combine with a sweeping scroll, perfectly
inlaid purfling, and a transparent orange-red varnish to produce a
work of great harmony. The maker's insignia, CT, is branded on the
button. It is also branded C Testoni-Mantova beneath the saddle.
The silvery, clear and sunny tone make
this violin a perfect choice for a soloist. This violin would also
be cherished by a collector for its perfect workmanship.
The maker's certificate of
authenticity with his signed color photographs accompany this fine
instrument.
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