A Franco-Italian Violin by Alberto Blanchi, Nice 1932

Alberto Blanchi (b.1871, d.1948) was an Italian maker whose highly original work became suffused with both Italian and French conceptions. His modelling is on an original form. His sound holes possess the gracefulness of the old Italian masters and the wood and varnish are spectacular. He is especially well known for his beautifully elegant and deeply cut scrolls. This example features a beautiful craquelure in the supple varnish. The tone quality of this instrument is bright and powerful. This violin has been owned by an important member of a major symphony orchestra for many years. 

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