This violin is deeply inspired by the Guarneri `Del Gesù’ mid to late period models from c. 1740 to 1743, including the 1742 ‘Wieniawski’, especially in the f-wholes design, the 1743 ‘Brusilow’. These models share important, strong details and constructive characteristics that link them to each other, depicting a very consistent and important chapter in ‘Del Gesú’s work.

The top is made of spruce from Val di Fiemme with medium to fine, regular grain, and the one-piece back of Bosnian maple with elegant, deep, medium-sized flames that run through the whole width. The oil-rosin varnish is of golden-brown color on a golden ground, this emphasizes the old patina that sits in the recesses of tool marks, showing the quick and free workmanship, a true testament that is Guarneri Del Gesù.

Guarneri del Gesù 1742  – Violin