A rare, fine certified violin by Mathias Albani, 1675

Description: Payment | Shipping A rare, fine certified violin by Mathias Albani, 1675 A very rare, fine violin made by Mathias Albani ca. 1680. Mathias Albani considered to be a Tyrolean maker of Bolzano. He was an extraordinary maker who was well respected during his life time with instruments highly valued even than. William Henley is indicating that Mathias went to master his skills to the Amati shop in Cremona. There are many similarities with great Cremonese contemporaries in internal details of the work, arching, placement of the pins and much more that would support Henley information. This is a superb example of the maker's work in a rarely excellent state of preservation, with all the original wood untouched and without any patches or usual repairs, typical for instruments of this age. The sound of this instrument is on the level of great old Italian makers, combining a superb projecting power, richness,depth and a remarkable tonal quality. This masterpiece is definitely a concert instrument and a rare opportunity for a collector. The length over the back is 35.5 cm.This instrument will be sold with an appraisal and a certificate of authenticity by A. Gartsman fine violins. Please bid with confidence; we have sold fine certified French bows and Italian instruments to numerous satisfied collectors, dealers, players and soloists from worldwide. Bank wire transfer will be accepted within 5 days after auction completed. Buyer pays shipping $65 USA s/h plus actual insurance cost, International buyer pays $125 s/h via USPS express air mail plus actual insurance cost (if available for the specific country) . Thank you and good luck! Use this space to type a message that will automatically be added to all your item listings. Payment Back to Top I accept the following forms of payment: PayPal Shipping & Handling Back to Top US Shipping$65.00 USPS First-Class Mail® International Shipping$125.00 USPS Express Mail International FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.Make your listings stand out with FREE Vendio custom templates! FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.

Price: 175000 USD

Location: Newport News, Virginia

End Time: 2024-03-03T22:35:28.000Z

Shipping Cost: 65 USD