Violin by Giovanni Battista Ceruti, Cremona, c.1800
Giovanni Battista Ceruti (1756–1817) was an Italian violin maker, and is considered a direct link to the grand tradition of 18th century Cremonese master violin makers.
Along with Giovanni Rota, G.B. Ceruti was a follower of Lorenzo Storioni. It is said that he was probably self-taught, and his change of profession may have come through his colleagues in the textile trade, Bergonzi brothers, Nicola and Carlo II, nephews of Michel Angelo Bergonzi, who did make a few violins.
This stunning violin exhibits a powerful, rich and refined tone, perfectly balanced across all strings.
LABEL:
Jo. Baptista Ceruti Cremonæ / Fecit Anno 1805 (5 handwritten)
MEASUREMENTS:
Back length 354 mm / Upper bout 167mm / Lower Bout 206mm / String length 329mm
FURTHER DETAILS:
Sold with a certificate from W.E. Hill & Sons (1945)