Viola by P J Mantegazza, Milan 1772
Price Sold
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GBP: £80,000 - £120,000
USD: $123,832 - $185,748
EUR: €99,040 - €148,560
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KRW: ₩144,292,800 - ₩216,439,200
Lot Title
A Very Fine Italian Viola by P.J. Mantegazza, Milan 1772
Description
Pietro Giovanni Mantegazza is an important figure in Italian violin making, between the great masters of the classical period, and the renaissance led by Pressenda and Rocca in Turin in the next generation. Evidently the pupil of Carlo Ferdinando Landolphi, his work is more consistent and disciplined, but retains the fluidity of earlier makers. He also retained something of the great varnishes of the 17th century, maintaining a soft, deeply coloured recipe of depth and richness. He made a relatively large number of violas, of which this is a striking and characteristic example. The slightly elongated, slender soundholes show Landolphi's influence, as does the strongly defined and distinctive head. The strong arching, of medium height but considerable fullness, is typical of Mantegazza's work, and seems to be his own development. Although slightly reduced in the upper bouts, this viola is a very original and authentic instrument.
Dimensions
Length of back: 16 1/16ins, 408mm
Maker
Category
Viola
Date
1772
Origin
Milan, Italy
Auctioneer
Brompton's
Date Sold
June 2012
Lot Number
228
P J Mantegazza Auction Results
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