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An exceptional viola by Romeo Antoniazzi Milan, c. 1915

Originally from Cremona, the Antoniazzi family of violin makers was led by Romeo’s father Gaetano and older brother Riccardo. They relocated to Milan in 1870. Their unique, Cremonese-influenced style had a great impact on other makers in Milan, … READ MORE

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An outstanding cello by Francesco Rugeri Cremona, c. 1690

The first and most accomplished of a distinguished family of violin makers working in Cremona, it has been thought that Francesco Rugeri was a student of Nicolò Amati. Recent research has suggested that was not the case, although the influence of Amati can certainly be seen in Rugeri’s work. … READ MORE

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A superb violin by SANTO SERAFIN Venice, 1730

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A suberb violin by Nicolò Amati Cremona, c. 1671

The Amatis are the founding family of violinmaking. The dynasty spanned four generations, and Nicolò is considered the finest maker. Nicolò’s grandfather, Andrea (c. 1505-1577), is acknowledged as having created the form of the modern violin, … READ MORE

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