Wonderful Italian violin 1920

95years old in amazing condition

Sorry this instrument is no longer available

From the famous violin making family of “Puglisi” This instrument is a fine for example of their craftsmanship! This instrument has been in the hands of one owner for the last 50 years and has only just been released for sale.

It is a Sicilian violin made in the 1920's by the firm G Puglisi Reale & Figli.

This firm was set up in the late part of the 17th century by Luthier Guiseppe Puglisi, who was born in the southern city of Catania in 1852

& subsequently taken over by his son Michelangelo, an active violin maker, who after his father's death became the director of the firm.

Prolific makers of violins, mandolins, guitars & cellos, they became one of the largest Italian factories for the manufacture of bowed and plucked instruments.

They are now found throughout the world, all containing the family emblem, Formica (the ant).

These instruments can be viewed in the context of the political and social economic times in which they were made.

Fascism had recently taken hold, and poverty was a major issue during this decade.

All of this made it more remarkable that a firm of this size flourished during these decades.

The G Puglisi Reale & Figli workshop was destroyed in the bombardment of 1943, bringing to an end this firm's production.

The instrument that we are fortunate to have in our showroom, features high figured one-piece maple with similar back & sides,wide-grain spruce top with unique purfling, and has orange-red varnish

It is a bright sounding instrument, in excellent condition, with fantastic projection, and a very clear e string and even tone.

Measurements:


Upper Bouts: 16.7 cms

Middle Bouts: 10.9 cms

Lower Bouts: 20.5cms

Body Length:  35.2 cms

Do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to be one of the first to try this unique opportunity.

puglisiviolin@atelierpuglisi.com

The sound will not disappoint!

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