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Viola · Circa 1900

Italian-Origin Viola, circa 1900

Italy · circa 1900

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This vintage viola bears a William Lewis & Son label identifying the instrument as Italian in origin, circa 1900, and describing it as a copy of J.B. Guadagnini. The instrument features a warm amber-brown varnish, a finely grained spruce top, and an attractive two-piece figured maple back with pronounced horizontal flame.

Reference
VHW-PC-09
Type
Viola
Origin
Italy
Date
Circa 1900
Attribution
Italian origin, circa 1900; copy of J.B. Guadagnini according to label
Label
William Lewis & Son
Back
Two-piece figured maple
Status
Available

We are glad to provide additional photographs, measurements, and condition reports on request.