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„Siciliana“ – an Italian violin by Vincenzo Miroglio (sold)
Catania is the place where this interesting violin originates from: The Sicilian town belonging to the Val de Noto. The violin was made in the ateliers of "Liuteria Artistica Vincenzo Miroglio & Figlio", bearing the original label, dating to circa 1940. The instrument features a remarkable scoll, and specially selected tonewoods - top and back plates of one-piece cottonwood. The rich varnish is an attractive intensely colored dark red orange oil based varnish. The violin is in excellent condition, her sound bright, clear and open.
Provenance: Catania
Maker: Vincenzo Miroglio & Figlio
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Year: 1940
Tone: Bright, open
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