Jun 14, 2015 a truly spectacular 1880 violin by stefano scarampella, one of the best 20th. Scarampella, stefano, violin, mantua, 1898, mar 2016. The mesquite widow claims in court papers that dallas symphony orchestra violinist filip fenrych and his wife preyed on her grief last spring when they persuaded her to sell a rare scarampella violin. Stefano scarampella, his career, life and instruments. Numerous violin makers claimed him as their teacher, when in reality only gaetano gadda could claim a legitimate apprenticeship. Within the last few years a number of largescale works on violin makers have been published, and so it may be with some surprise that a new study of the makers of the scarampella family appears in a relatively modest 143page publication. Figuring that dealers are probably watching, i assume some kind of answer about the violin s credibility will show up in about 212 hours. Violin, ascribed to stefano scarampella, labeled stefano scarampella di bresciapremiato con medaglie dargentofratello ed allievo del giuseppefece in brescia. Home violins contemporary alpheus messina 1943 sold. Violin, scarampella stefano, mantua, labeled, ca 1910. Stefano scarampella is this one real or a copy the. Gaetano gadda, mantua 1929 labeled gaetano gadda di mantova premiato con medaglia doro allievo di stefano scarampella fece in mantova anno 1929.
Exhibition of bowed instruments, conferences and concerts. This violin exhibits the maturity of the great maker, created at the peak of his making career, without losing one ounce of the robust spontaneity that scarampella. Italian violin, stefano scarampella, mantua, 1917, bearing the makers label. Bromptons is delighted to offer complimentary violin appraisals for insurance, probate or sale purposes. A tiny violin shop inside a violin this beautiful work by the american miniaturist w. Scarampella violin beats estimate by 60% in boston sale. Lot 176 a very fine italian violin by giuseppe scarampella.
Stefano scarampella mar 2018 john dilworth the work of stefano scarampella is now highly prized among the dazzling and often baffling array of late nineteenth and early twentieth century italian makers, who revivified the spirits of the national tradition for the modern era. He is considered to be one of the best 20th century violin makers. Mar 09, 2017 david ballesteros plays an excerpt from jules massenets meditation from the opera thais on a violin by giuseppe scarampella. Hill and alfred ebsworth hill, originally published 1931, 1980. Follower of scarampella a violin 20th century labelled stefano scarampella di brescia, premiato con medaglie dargento, fratello ed allievo del. He was born in brescia and moved to mantua in 1886, where he died in 1925.
We carry a comprehensive selection of strings that includes everything from gut to synthetic core, student to professional level. It is easy to understand why they have become so sought after and attract good prices to match. If you currently own a scarampella violin, click the button below to receive a free valuation. This is a magnificent example from a gifted pupil of stefano scarampella, made after the model of the stefano scarampella. Stefano scarampella violin new york florian leonhard fine. Located in amherst, massachusetts and poughkeepsie, ny. Newstefano scarampella di mantua 1909 copy, despiau. This is 1 of 6 copies that tracy made in funny pictures about violin shop. Bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by stefano scarampella from bromptons auctioneers june 20 auction results. Buy online, view images and see past prices for a violin follower of scarampella 20th century.
The workshop at carriage house violins the carriage house violins workshop is committed to maintaining the health and condition of every instrument that passes through its doors. Violin, ascribed to stefano scarampella, labeled stefano scarampella di bresciapremiato con medaglie dargentofratello ed allievo del giuseppefece in brescia anno 1894, length of back 359 mm. For our student players we carry the suzuki book series, in our sheet music inventory, as well as all major concertos, etude. A boston, ma auction of musical instruments saw the sale of a 1910 violin from one of the greatest luthiers of the 20th century, yesterday april 29.
Fine stringed instruments new york florian leonhard fine. A truly spectacular 1880 violin by stefano scarampella, one of the. Stefano s father paolo was a parttime violin maker. An italian violin by stefano scarampella, mantua 1898. Stefano scarampella is considered to be most innovative of the family and is therefore mentioned the most.
Stefano scarampella 1843 1925012323 january 1925 was an italian violin and cello maker. Not sure why i am not allowed to post the actual link but if you look it up stefano scarampella. Mar 16, 20 the mesquite widow claims in court papers that dallas symphony orchestra violinist filip fenrych and his wife preyed on her grief last spring when they persuaded her to sell a rare scarampella violin. I have a stefano scarampella 1900 for sale, pictures are available at. The silent book club, a global meetup for introverts, now connects. His brother, giuseppe scarampella, was also a violin maker and stefano worked with him until his brothers death in 1902. Stefano was born in brescia into a family of violin makers in 1843.
When you hear a scarampella made violin there is no mistaking their quality, musicality and fine tonal attributes. Worked for luigi castellini in florence 1866, succeeding him as curator of the cherubini museum. Stefano scarampella, violin books, tim toft violins. It was featured in azzolinas book but we have sold it to a friend. This scott cao model is a typical full pattern that produces a large, robust tone. The violin is in a great condition, without any cracks. The italian instrument maker worked during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
This instrument was made at the zenith of scarampella s career. Scarampella lacked both traditional training and a professional environment in which he could. Even so, in his last years he was a charismatic, almost mythical character. It is a superb instrument from every point of view with outstanding workmanship, wonderful varnish and materials, also a first class sounding violin. Its hard to imagine one of the greatest makers of the 20th century living in humble poverty creating some of the greatest violins in history, as was the case with scarampella, who was largely selftaught with some assistance from his brother. Violin, scarampella stefano, mantua, labeled, 1917. Here you can see lot 66, a violin by stefano scarampella, 1898 available to view now. Violin scarampella petko petkov master violin maker. In about 1890 he is registered in mantua as a carpenter, engineer and a little later that year also as violin maker stefano scarampella, eric blot, eric blot edizioni, 2002, p.
Virtuosi violins alpheus messina 1943 sold virtuosi. By all accounts, stefano scarampella followed his own muse and was rarely, if ever, tempted by fame and fortune. Stefano scarampella a luthier based in mantua, italy, and one of the more important makers of the latenineteenth and earlytwentieth centuriesmade this violin. Stefano scarampella, mantua 1919 this violin possesses a brilliant, focused, powerful sound with refinement, suitable for the most demanding soloist or orchestral player. The book mainly dedicated to stefano scarampella, also tells about antonio bazzini, who explored the musical context at the time of scarampella. A valuable scarampella violin is at the center a brewing legal dispute. The book mainly dedicated to stefano scarampella, also tells about antonio bazzini, who explored the musical context at. With myamati, you can manage all your amati valuations, sales, purchases, and watch lists in one secure place. The varnish is a orange brown color over a yellow ground.
View auction details, art exhibitions and online catalogues. Stefano scarampella, mantua 1919 brobst violin shop. Noted for their fine tonal quality, stefano scarampella s violins have increased at an average annual rate of 9. This is a magnificent example from a gifted pupil of stefano scarampella, made on the model of stefano scarampella. Eric blot has been writing renowned books on italian violin making for many years which are nowadays famous all over the world. Oct 15, 2015 nicole crespo plays some of the highlights from our november 2nd auction. This violin has a rich, brilliant tone, with fine projection. Liu fine violins was founded for the purpose of making even the most high end instruments financially feasible for musicians.
He is considered to be one of the best 20th century violin. An italian violin by stefano scarampella, mantua 1898 lot. Nicole crespo plays some of the highlights from our november 2nd auction. Violins made by stefano scarampella are highly valued in the music world. The purpose of the book is to show what has been reconstructed so far about the life and work of the scarampella family, with special focus on stefano, now considered the most inventive personality of the scarampella family. You can also be sure that you are getting the best value.
Stefano scarampella 18431925, trained as a master luthier by his much older brother giuseppe, was an italian violin and cello maker noted for his elegant. Violin by stefano scarampella, mantua 1898 auction results. I am confident that any violin that i sell will at least hold its value over many years if well looked after and the majority will actually gain in value this has been the general trend over a long period of time. The tonal quality of his instruments have been compared to those of giovanni battista guadagnini. In the words of john dilworth stefano scarampella has a fine and enviable reputation for tone. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Each era of italian violin making has produced a handful of makers whose work is today rated far higher than that of their contemporaries. Violin by stefano scarampella, mantua 1898 auction. Great shape,tiger back wood,no cracks or open seams. He recently started his own publishing house that presently trade the four volumes of his noted serie on the various italian making school.
Here he began by working at the steam tramline ostigliamantuabrescia. To view a selection of fine stringed instruments available from our new york shop on 7th avenue, please browse the section below. Virtuosi violins stefano scarampella 1909 sold virtuosi. Stefano scarampella fece in mantova anno 1895 he was born 1843 in brescia and moved to mantua in 1886, where he died in 1925. A fine italian violin by amedeo simonazzi 1943, scarampella. As many makers were emulating, if not copying the work of scarampella, this instrument shows the highlevel of creative freedom that certain makers took while still under his influence. Italian violin by stefano scarampella, mantua, 1917. By offering the best rental program in the country, a vast selection of new and antique instruments and bows, sheet music, method books, teaching aids, and every imaginable stringed instrument accessory, we help teachers maintain their teaching studios. Carlo antonio testore, the son of the violin maker carlo giuseppe testore, was born in milan in 1687 and worked there under the sign of the eagle until his death in 1765. Great wood grain on the top, two pieces back, ebony setup. Lot 55 in the may 1, 2011 fine musical instruments auction. To order, please call us on 01785 811860 during office hours. Could i get everyones opinion on scarampella violins.
There is a giuseppe scarampella viola featured in there that is out of this world. Violin, viola, and cello sales, rentals, repair and restoration, appraisal information, and insurance valuations. Stefano scarampella violin new york florian leonhard. A circa 1910 italian violin by stefano scarampella with faint medium curl 1piece back. Since 1976 jsi has provided teachers with exceptional customer service. Please call us or enter your details into the enquiry form. There is a label inside saying stefano scarampella fratello ed allievo di giuseppe fece in mantova anno 1910 this violin is a great performance violin for professional or advanced studentmusician or collection. Stefano scarampella stefano scarampella violin maker his time, his family for the exhibition in brescia in october 2002 in santa giulia, museum of the city. Mesquite widow says violinists preyed on her grief to obtain. Very highly regarded maker of stradivari and guarneri modelled instruments, with a distinctly personal interpretation. Stefano scarampella is regarded as one of the foremost makers of the early 20th century. I dont much like listening to recordings of violins for the purpose of listening to the violin itself. A stunning reproduction of a stefano scarampella violin, from the respected cremonese maker roberto collini.
The gorgeous back is of one piece of fine maple, with medium grain, configured diagonally, with visible but subtle tool. It is an independent reference tool, as it reproduces more instruments than in the exhibition. Stefano scarampella is one of the more modern italian violin makers whose name has made it into the ranks of the illustrious few for the quality of their work, making them highly prized and much sought after instruments. Very clean and precise workmanship, typical of collini. The twopiece spruce table is of medium grain broadening towards the flanks. Instrument maker details for stefano scarampella, in bromptons auctioneers reference library.
You can find out the value of a violin by stefano scarampella and the amount you could expect if you sold your stefano scarampella violin at auction. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The articles in this series are adopted from his forthcoming book on a. Stefano scarampella 1843 23 january 1925 was an italian violin and cello maker. Younger brother of giuseppe scarampella, stefano scarampella was born in brescia in 1843 and later worked in mantua. A very fine certified italian violin made by amedeo simonazzi in 1943, as indicated on the original label. Scarampella was registered as a professional violin repairer by 1881. Reproductions of the 1890 scarampella are available in the stv 850, 950 and 1500 models by scott cao. Stefano scarampella violin new york florian leonhard fine violins. It is a scale representation of an eighteenth century violin makers workshop set inside a fullsize violin. A carpenter by trade, he only took up violin making seriously around 1890, and his fully mature body of work dates from about 1902 to 1915.
His father, paolo 18031870, appears to have been an amateur violin maker, while his elder brother, giuseppe 18381902, refined his violin making in paris and had settled in florence by the time stefano embarked on his violin making career. It is in excellent condition and boasts a rich sound quality. Stefano scarampella he was a prolific maker, primarily of violins, but the quality of his work varies greatly. A very fine quality italian violin labelled stefano scarampella, fratello ed allievo di giuseppe brother and pupil of giuseppe,1909. We accept all major credit and debit cards over the phone. Stefano scarampella stamell stringed instruments violin. Music and violin making art in brescia in the 19th century. Scarampella, giuseppe born 1838 brescia, died 1904 varese italy. If you cannot find what you are looking for then please contact us for details of our full range of violins, violas, cellos and bows. Reduced rate currently 5% payable on the hammer price, standard vat of 20% payable on the buyers premium. After which, stefano, took full control over giuseppes tools and business.
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