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Rare Old Violins \ COLLECTION OF RARE OLD VIOLINS AND MODERN INSTRUMENTS 243 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago 4, Illinois THE LYON & HEALY COLLECTION OF RARE OLD VIOLINS Since the days of Chicago's youth, Lyon & Healy's Rare Old Violin department has been a favorite gathering place for artists, collectors and students. Our internationally-known connoisseurs have traveled extensively to examine and procure for Lyon & Healy and its customers, the finest specimens of rare instruments by the old Italian, German and French luthiers. Through the years, more than forty famous Strads have passed through the Lyon & Healy collection—as well as outstanding examples by other violin-makers. Gradually these precious instruments of the old masters are becoming increasingly difficult to procure; many of them have become the treasured property of great concert artists, private collectors and public museums. This ever-increasing scarcity of rare old violins has, quite naturally, restricted the number of available instruments; however, Lyon & Healy still has an imposing collection of the finer instruments extant. Inquiries concerning specific instruments are always welcome; detailed information on the type of instrument and approximate price range will be furnished without cost or obligation. APPROVAL PLAN OF RARE OLD VIOLINS . TERMS OF PURCHASE We are prepared to submit one or more instruments for your personal examina­ tion. Upon receipt of satisfactory commercial references, we will send such assortments with no obligation to purchase if you are not pleased, and at no other cost than transportation charges. Convenient terms of payment may be arranged if desired, and correspondence is invited. Every instrument sold by Lyon & Healy receives expert, artistic adjustment before leaving our establishment. This service should not be overlooked by pur­ chasers of rare old instruments, as a careful regulation and adjustment is of the utmost importance in producing the finest tonal qualities of which the instrument is capable. We take instruments in part payment and make the most liberal allowances possible. Any rare old violin listed in this catalog will be accepted by us at any time, at full value, in exchange for a better instrument, if returned to us in good condition. All prices are listed net. Subject to change without notice. The Lyon & Healy Collection of Modern and Rare Old Violins RARE OLD VIOLINS CARLO BERGONZI, Cremona, 1723, No. 7190. Violins by Carlo Bergonzi are exceedingly rare, not alone in this country but abroad as well. He made but few, compared with other makers of his time, but those were, without exception, of the highest merit. Bergonzi violins have striking individuality, which indicates that he was a man far beyond the average in ability and originality. The tone he gave himself the task to produce is one which is between that of Stradivarius of the later period and that of a Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu. This magnificent specimen has for many years been regarded by experts as among the finest known examples of Bergonzi's art. In respect to beauty of appearance and exquisite tonal qualities it can be classed with any of the splendid instruments ever in the Lyon & Healy collection. It belongs to that period in Bergonzi's activities during which were produced those wonderful instruments that have placed him on a par with Stradivarius and Guarnerius and distinguished him as one of the three greatest luthiers of all time. The workmanship and varnishing of this Carlo Bergonzi Bergonzi are of the choicest description known to the maker. The back is formed of one piece No. 7190 of the finest curly maple, a handsome figure extending across its breadth. Sides match the back and the top is of spruce of even, straight grain and of the superb quality invariably se­ lected by Bergonzi. The varnish—a deep ruby red—is a thick, heavy coat, entirely original. The tone of this Bergonzi violin is one never to be forgotten. It has in it that which is dramatic in the extreme, and gives it an appeal­ ing note seldom heard. Its brilliancy cannot be matched nor its richness or beauty excelled, and in addition it possesses remarkable volume and power. This superb instrument is practically as it left Bergonzi's hand $12,000 The Lyon & Healy Collection of Modern and Rare Old Violins RARE OLD VIOLINS JOSEPH GUARNERIUS FILIUS ANDREAS, Cremona, 1694, No. 8752. Born November 25, 1666, Joseph Guarnerius is ranked next in importance in the Guarneri family to his great Joseph Guarnerivs cousin, Joseph Antonio del Gesu. He adopted fill us Andreas a model of graceful and elegant proportions, No. 8752 slender in the middle bouts and widening rapidly in the lower half of the body. His edges and corners are beautifully fashioned and his purfling proclaims him to have been a master hand in the manipulation of tools. We have been very fortunate in obtaining this splendid violin which was one of the choice items in our famous Hawley Collection. This Hawley Joseph, son-of-Andrea Guarneri, has always been considered one of the finest speci­ mens of this maker and shows to good advan­ tage the beauty of the wood and the fine qual­ ity and rich coloring of the varnish. It is in excellent state of preservation and therefore affords one a correct estimate of the ability of this maker. Mr. Hawley counted him­ self most fortunate when he secured it through Mr. George Hart's cooperation in November, 1877. Mr. Hart in a critical survey of this violin, pronounced it "the finest of its kind." And in this all must concur who have listened to its glorious voice—one of wondrous depth and richness $7,000 GIUSEPPE GUADAGNINI, Parma, 1784, No. 8798. This renowned maker was the second son of Giovanni Battista. He followed in his father's footsteps with respect to model and general characteristics of workmanship, his violins occasionally being mistaken for those of his parent. The violin is a flat Stradivarius model with yellow brown varnish cf lovely texture. Medium grain top of choice quality for tone. Two pieces of handsome flamed maple back with matching sides. The sound holes are extremely well cut. The instrument is original throughout and it is in a splendid state of preservation. It possesses a tone of great richness and large carrying power. An excellent violin for a soloist, teacher or orchestra player..$3,000 PAOLO ANTONIO TESTORE, Milan, 1737, No. 8854. A beautiful specimen of the Milanese school. This maker was the younger brother of Carlo Antonio, and in style his work is quite similar, both having learned the art under the tutelage of their father, Carlo Giuseppe. The back is made of two pieces of soft-figured maple. The scroll is boldly cut. Light orange-brown varnish; medium arching. Very free, even tone of the utmost purity $2,250 The Lyon & Healy Collection of Modern and Rare Old Violins RARE OLD VIOLINS JOANNES FRANCISCUS PRESSENDA, Turin, 1851, No. 8843. The violins of no Italian master have risen more rapidly in the apprecia­ tion of artists and in value than those of Joannes franciscus Pressenda. They are usually built on true Stradi- Pressenda varian lines, have exquisite wood and varnish, No. 8843 splendid workmanship—consequently a large, rich powerful tone of unusual flexibility. Only the truly outstanding luthier's even perfectly preserved examples rival the beauty of this lovely specimen. This superb example of this master's work is built on the lines of the Stradivarius masterpieces. The varnish is a rich orange-red of a splendid quality. An excellent instrument of handsome appearance, perfectly preserved and endowed with a magnificent tone $2,750 NICCOLO BERGONZI, Cremona, 1758, No. 885 8. This maker was the son of Michael Angelo Bergonzi and the grandson of the great Carlo. His violins are patterned after those of his father and grandfather. The back is made of two pieces of handsome curly maple. It has a broad figure extending slightly downward from the edges. The top is of mm spruce of finest quality and the varnish of a rich m orange-red color. This instrument is in a prac­ tically perfect state of preservation and is an especially fine specimen of this maker's work. The tone is remarkable for its fine, responsive, carrying qualities characteristic of the Cremona instruments $2,500 ANTONIO GRAGNANI, Livourne, 1780, No. 8847. This choice example is a large model, possessing a tone rich in quality and of great power. The yellow-brown varnish is of extra fine texture. One-piece slightly flamed maple back cut on the slab. This exceptional violin possesses a brilliant tone of great carrying power. An ideal instrument for a soloist or orchestra player $2,000 FERDINAND GAGLIANO, Naples, 1772, No. 8855. The violins of all the Gagliano family are much in demand by public players the world over. This is because they have good wood and varnish, are skillfully made and invariably excel in tone, both in power and quality. The instrument is in splendid condition having an abundance of wood, good orange-brown varnish and a warm sympathetic tone. A fine solo instrument, the tone being very flexible and far-carrying. It is strong and ''healthy," capable of withstanding long-continued and hard playing and is not likely to be affected by climatic conditions $2,000 LAURENTIUS STORIONI, Cremona, 1788, No. 8876. A splendid specimen by this famous Italian maker. Flat model with top of wide grain spruce. Back of two pieces of handsome flamed maple. Scroll not original. Reddish brown varnish tinged with yellow. Powerful, I responsive tone of rich quality. In a practically perfect state of preservation $2,250 TBI The Lyon & Healy Collection of Modern and Rare Old Violins RARE OLD VIOLINS DAVID TECCHLER, Rome, 1721, No.
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