Description
refined, resonant, versatile
About the Instrument
This violin is refined yet powerful, making it an excellent instrument for solo performances. Its tone is rich and clear, with a quick responsiveness when played. The instrument has a glossy varnish that varies from pale to brown-gold. Its single piece back has fine flames mostly visible at the upper bouts running slightly at a left angle. This violin is in excellent condition.
Interior label reads: “Sebastian Klotz in Mittenwald an der iser 1748”
Length: 356 mm
Upper Bouts: 163 mm
Middle Bouts: 111 mm
Lower Bouts: 202 mm
About the Maker
Sebastian Klotz (1696-1775) was born into a Bavarian family of luthiers. The legacy of the 17th-century Mittenwald school continued through the Klotz dynasty for generations. Sebastian Klotz learned the trade under his father, quickly distinguishing himself as a premier craftsman. Klotz modeled his instruments after Amati and executed a beautiful variety of varnishes and delicate details, making some of the most admired instruments among the Klotz family.
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