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, ems) TS bIM.AMO11.4•2044•411 .04 ,4i AHM., %CO II iothoi -that, in our opinion, the cello in the possession of Mr. Igor Horoshevsky of Burbank California was made by ETTORE SOFFRIT TT Ferrara, 1927 as indicated by the label it bears. a5 • • d The top is made from two pieces of open-gnrined spruce.• The-back-is • made from two pieces of quarter-cut maple with a deep narrow lively flame. The ribs and original scroll are from matching stock. The varnish is golden orange in color. The cello is an attractive example of the maker's work and is in excellent condition. ..) asialemenZej B L. 74.1 cm. U.B. 34.0 C.B. 24.2 L.B. 42.5 Photographs Attached KEGISTRAIION ?Oita 55862 26 February 2005 ROB .RT REIN &GiarkEY FUSHI. EFTA_R1_02011285 EFTA02686310 .4::-.4.04yessi On Oro 1)J %AI 411111111.4tOMXI,O11 ¶WRil/MICIIAi.W AWOL!. • CI4IClt0. It MSS -that, in our opinion. the cello in the possession of Mr. Igor Horoshevsky of Burbank California was made by ETTORE SOFFRITTI. Ferrara, 1927 as indicated by the label it bears. • •py, efts The top is made from two pieces of open-grained spruce.. The-back-is made from two pieces of quarter-cut maple with a deep narrow lively flame The ribs and original scroll are from matching stock. The varnish is golden orange in color. The cello is an attractive example of the maker's work and is in excellent condition. fEsamze- , B L. 74.1 cm. U.S. 34.0 C.B. 24.2 L.B. 42.3 Photographs Attached REGISTRATION NUMBER: 55862 DATED 26 February 2005 1 RUDtRT DUN 8/.O1TWVICEY FUSHE INC- EFTA_R1_02011286 EFTA02686311 anlOZO-Ld-Vid3 UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF VIOLIN AND BOW MAKERS `) WILLIAM HENLEY VOLUME 1 EFTA02686312 UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF SOFFRETTI, CAVALICRF Errata (HECTOR). Son and pupil of A. Constructed fint violin In 8th year. Born at Ferrara, 1877. Cremonese masters variously emphasised in superb modelling, completely entitled to the highest commendation. Not only are the designs picturesque, but in masterly handling of viimith he succeeded in realising the aesthetic spirit after whl,:h so many have aspired end failed. Perfection of pose enhances neat carving of scroll. Sound-holes distinguished by like admirable qualities. Studiously careful ;merlin artistry. Golden-yellow and golden-red shades of varnish. Instruments tnagnifi- cently exemplifying the principles which have been determined by the Cremonese as the canons of an. Recipient of gold medals at Turin and Brussels. Fint prize- winner at the competition organised by the Saint-Cecilia Academy Administration, Rome, 1923. Honoured with a knighthood, 1923. Died tragically, 1928. Labels all with decorative border. £200. 1960. Hector Satre! ffh~i Heft Ferrari« An. Dom. SOFTIG, Gunn. worked at Mittenwald. 1730. ordinary modelling of Bavarian school. Medium arching of pretty graduation. Rather thin in wood which has been cheenkallied. Inside work wry untidy. Soft tonal quality but rather weak. L20, 1925. SOHET, J. Worked at Lifts, 184304810. Constructively ordinary. Workmanship the same. Varnish throws a little gleam of sunshine over excellent wood. Tonal quality quilt pleasing. Sohet J. Sober Gemill, 1805 Lathier it Liter SOLAR, ERRAND() GONZALeZ. Worked at Madrid, 1935. Talented maker of violins, bow», and sutlers. SOLEM, E. ANDRAS. Worked at Soneland (Norway). 1908. SOLFF-RINO, Ram. Born 1882. Pupil of Soffritti. Worked at Mantua until 1940, then moved to Verona. Excellent modelling of various old Italians. Very effective golden-yellow varnish. £B5, 1960. SOLIANI, ANGELO. Born 1752. Worked at Modena. Died 1810. Two models, one slightly arched somewhat reminding of a Guadarini, and one of higher arching and longer body length. Effective graduating of plates with a nice suggestion of Amid grooving which gives the edging a slight tilt. Purfling very slender and thread-like. Scroll of smallish dimensions, but of very graceful swing and deeply cut. Belly wood generally of medium grain, strong In fibre. Usually two-piece backs of close- figured material, also ribs. Golden-orange varnish with a touch of red—supple and transparent, alto a golden amber tending towards brown. Tonal quality moderately powerful. very silvery and clear, and of matured mellowness. One specimen. dated 1790, rallied 1,200 dollars In the U.S.A., 1928. Angelus &Wont —(bearine• the "Sign of she Sun" In• _Marina!, 17 right-hØ corner) Sometime branded. £450 to L6CO, 1960. SOLLNER, FRANZ Jour. Born 1848. Pupil of Lembock at Vienna. Worked at Buds and other cidee. Established own workshop at Taebau (Bohemia). 1876. In London, 1886; again at Budapest, 1890 and returned to Tachau, 1901. Id modelling after the Stradivarian, Gums/Ian, and Menial. Pretty spirit varnish of own formula, reddish brown shade mostly favoured. Good and well figured wood, Ettue Sating Premiato con Medea& iroøa kilo al *Men lal Leif/ Fete In Ferrara Venue 19. V Tonal q ity rather em ing of wi •cr recognition SOLMAN, mount Worked t Augsburg tB SOLOMON • Moans H. Bom in thuania. 181 engravin engineering, Corn five fantastic of a • titled "Ethic time al to wood-cary enthusi tally into eau nerita, • Stainer; an more so-called lost own —dreignatec models. and co proporti as Minnie U aptitude. Tint, of van beauty • wood, this I varnish his se fleetness ith penciratii control the art that maintain a steady acce aimed that i non, with , ()rig: H. Desi; gn "author! "MrSey blue) f• With lar S curled rou Inventor of a machine fixed rot ting tool agai be in • in any directi. and can moved apt pointer s• as to followly i this t exact model. he whole this proporti and if an e to make good insular engravin purposes. SOMER. NI Worked few viol SO M ERS, Worked and p varnish SOMMER, Worked lb "Cos« Ratfan V rid 1908 and: Solomon. Londar, Ct a violin (r lively prorrom rebel," refit instruments I • t Paris. 1725 of average URENT. at Antwerp l unced edr of especially m . t Aberoth, 18 EFTA_R1_02011288 EFTA02686313 68ZL LOZOLirVIA3 un secolo di gbuteria Jana 1860 - 1960 a century of Italian Kohn Making• I - Emilia Romagna EDITRICE TERRIS CREMONA EFTA02686314