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violin

Anonymous

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An anonymous violin, made in Italy in the 19th century, with a French top and scroll from a later period.

History of this instrument

In 1994, this anonymous Italian violin was purchased by the Musical Instrument Fund, and Marjolein van Dingstee was the first to play it. Kerstin Hoelen, Ron de Haas, Tatjana Nitschinger, Marijke Mulder, and Camille Buitenhuis followed her. Today, Lottie Bezemer plays the instrument.

About the builder Anonymous

For a number of instruments in our collection, the experts have been unable to determine who built them. Often, however, the location or region is known, and in most cases, a construction period can also be determined. This conclusion...

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