This violin, attributed to Anselmo Bellosio (1743-1793) in Venice, was acquired by Animato Strings and features previous repairs, including a new bass bar installed by A. Eisenstein in New York, as noted in a 1944 magazine clip. After cleaning and minor seam repairs, it produces a rich, full sound and is available for sale. Born into a family of organ makers, Bellosio began crafting violins around 1770 and took over Giorgio Serafin’s workshop in 1777. This particular instrument, dated 1768, reflects his early craftsmanship and notable deep tone, marking him as a significant figure in the 18th-century Venetian violin-making tradition before his passing at 50.
This violin, believed to have been made by Anselmo Bellosio (1743-1793) in Venice, was acquired by Animato Strings. The images of the violin illustrate previous repairs, including the installation of a new bass bar fitted by A. Eisenstein, who operated his workshop at 1547 Broadway, New York, as noted in a magazine clip from 1944. We opened the instrument to remove accumulated dirt and perform minor repairs along the seams. It is now reassembled and delivers a rich, full sound. The violin is available for sale.
About Anselmo Bellosio:
Anselmo Bellosio was born into a family of organ makers in 1743 and moved to Venice around 1763. He began his career as a violin maker shortly before 1770, likely working in the workshop of Giorgio Serafin. He took over Serafin’s workshop in 1777. This particular violin is dated 1768, making it one of his earliest creations, which exhibits a more ‘rustic’ character in its workmanship while already producing a rich, deep sound.
Bellosio’s work is known for its fine craftsmanship. Charles Beare notes that the great 18th-century Venetian violin-making school ended with Bellosio’s death from pneumonia at 50. His most notable pupil was Marco Antonio Cerin. Bellosio’s best instruments closely resemble those of his master.
This remarkable 7/8 size 1933 violin exhibits a timeless beauty that reflects Giacchetti's artistic skills.
Giuseppe Giacchetti (1890-1980) studied music and the violin in Rome under Rodolfo Fredi. He later established a workshop in Paris and used a “Roma” label throughout his career. This violin has a “fait a Paris” inscription, indicating it was made in Paris.
This violin is a Nicolo Amati Model by A Monzino and Figli Milano made in Italy around 1920 as seen on the label. Antonio Monzino is a string instrument maker in Milan, Italy. He founded his first workshop in 1750 in Milan, via Rastrelli 10.
A violin made and labelled in 1917 by Leandro Bisiach (1864 – 1945) of Milan, an Italian violin maker born in Casale Monferratos, known as the father of violin makers in the Bisiach family.
Manighetti Violin made in 1938 in Turin, Italy
Manighetti is a Corsican word that means "sleeves." Corsica is the smallest region of metropolitan France by population.
This violin was made in 1854 in Fermo, Italy by Andrea Postacchini, a skilled Italian luthier known for producing high-quality instruments with exceptional tonal quality.
We have here the Orfeo Carletti Violin made in 1932. Orfeo Carletti is an Italian violin maker who opened a workshop together with his father and brother in Bologna.
Price: POA. According to Eric Blot, this is a copy of Gaetano Pareschi's violins. This violin is a fine copy of the award-winning Italian luthier Gaetano Pareschi, whose working life spanned 50 years, from 1924 to 1974.
Moretti Egidio transitioned from cabinetmaking to violin making in 1924-1928. During 1945-1955 in Lavagna, Genoa, his instruments were known for their accuracy and good varnish, with two different labels used - handwritten and printed.
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