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.
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