A VERY FINE ITALIAN VIOLIN labeled Nicolaus Amatus fecit in Cremona 1650, the two-piece back of narrow curl, it descends slightly from the center line to the flanks; the ribs and scroll similar, the varnish of a golden brown color, the length of back 14.1/8in (359mm) golden color.
A UNIQUE VIOLA, likely German, approx. 1920. A golden-brown varnish with lightly-flamed maple back. Narrowly-spaced growth rings on the front gradually getting closer toward the flanks. Deep, rich tone and synthetic-hybrid strings enhance the smoothness and quality.
A VERY FINE & RARE FRENCH CELLO, the Georges Dupuy cello is a masterpiece. Fully-restored with an elegant French tailpiece. The varnish is an auburn brown over a vivid medium curl from the center line to the ribs. A smooth, brilliant tone and exquisite craftsmanship.
The August Gemunder & Sons Art cellos are among the finest American-made cellos of the early 1900’s. Originally from Germany, the shop produced rich, powerful, instruments using the finest tonewoods from Germany and Southern Russia with striking visual and tonal features. A cross-cut maple, and spruce top gives it a unique tone and visible texture.
