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-that, in our opinion, the cello in the
possession ofMr. Igor Horoshevsky
ofBurbank California was made by
ETTORE SOFFRIT TT Ferrara, 1927 as indicated by the
label it bears.
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The top is madefrom two pieces of
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• open-gnrined spruce.• The-back-is
madefrom two pieces ofquarter-cut
maple with a deep narrow livelyflame. The ribs and original
scroll arefrom 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.
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B L. 74.1 cm.
U.B. 34.0
C.B. 24.2
L.B. 42.5
Photographs Attached ROB .RT REIN &GiarkEY FUSHI.
KEGISTRAIION ?Oita 55862
26 February 2005
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-that, in our opinion. the cello in the
possession ofMr. Igor Horoshevsky
ofBurbank California was made by
ETTORE SOFFRITTI. Ferrara, 1927 as indicated by the
label it bears.
• •
py, The top is madefrom two pieces of
efts
open-grained spruce.. The-back-is
madefrom two pieces ofquarter-cut
maple with a deep narrow livelyflame The ribs and original
scroll arefrom matching stock. The varnish is golden orange in
color.
The cello is an attractive example ofthe maker's work and is in
excellent condition.
fE,samze- 1
B L. 74.1 cm.
U.S. 34.0
C.B. 24.2
L.B. 42.3
Photographs Attached RUDtRT DUN 8/.O1TWVICEY FUSHE INC-
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 55862
DATED 26 February 2005
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UNIVERSAL
DICTIONARY
OF
VIOLIN AND BOW MAKERS `)
WILLIAM HENLEY
VOLUME 1
UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF V
SOFFRETTI, CAVALICRF Errata (HECTOR). Tonal q ity rather em
Son and pupil of A. Constructed fint violin In 8th year. Born at Ferrara, 1877. ing of wi •cr recognition
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. SOLMAN, mount
Sound-holes distinguished by like admirable qualities. Studiously careful ;merlin
artistry. Golden-yellow and golden-red shades of varnish. Instruments tnagnifi- Worked t Augsburg tB
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- SOLOMON • Moans H.
winner at the competition organised by the Saint-Cecilia Academy Administration, Bom in thuania. 181
Rome, 1923. Honoured with a knighthood, 1923. Died tragically, 1928. Labels engravin engineering,
all with decorative border. £200. 1960. Corn five fantastic
Hector Satre!ffh~i of a • titled "Ethic
Ettue Sating time al to wood-cary
Heft Ferrari« An. Dom. Premiato con Medea& iroøa enthusi tally into eau
kilo al *Men lal Leif/ nerita, • Stainer; an
Fete In Ferrara Venue 19. more so-called lost
own —dreignatec
SOFTIG, Gunn. models. aimed that i
non,
worked at Mittenwald. 1730. ordinary modelling of Bavarian school. Medium and co with ,
arching of pretty graduation. Rather thin in wood which has been cheenkallied. proporti as Minnie U
Inside work wry untidy. Soft tonal quality but rather weak. L20, 1925. aptitude. Tint, of van
beauty • wood, this I
SOHET, J. varnish his se
Worked at Lifts, 184304810. Constructively ordinary. Workmanship the same. fleetness ith penciratii
control the art that
Varnish throws a little gleam of sunshine over excellent wood. Tonal quality maintain a steady acce
quilt pleasing.
lb "Cos«
Sohet J. Sober Ratfan V
Gemill, 1805 Lathier it Liter ()rig: rid 1908 and:
H. Solomon.
SOLAR, ERRAND() GONZALeZ. Londar, Ct
Worked at Madrid, 1935. Talented maker of violins, bow», and sutlers. Desi; gn a violin (r
"author! lively prorrom
SOLEM, E. ANDRAS. "MrSey rebel," refit
Worked at Soneland (Norway). 1908. blue) f• instruments I
SOLFF-RINO, Ram.
Born 1882. Pupil of Soffritti. Worked at Mantua until 1940, then moved to Verona. With lar S curled rou
Excellent modelling of various old Italians. Very effective golden-yellow varnish. Inventor of a machine
£B5, 1960. fixed rot ting tool agai
be in • in any directi.
and can moved apt
SOLIANI, ANGELO. ly i
pointer s• as to follow
Born 1752. Worked at Modena. Died 1810. Two models, one slightly arched this t exact
somewhat reminding of a Guadarini, and one of higher arching and longer model. he whole this
body length. Effective graduating of plates with a nice suggestion of Amid proporti and if an e
grooving which gives the edging a slight tilt. Purfling very slender and thread-like. to make good insular
Scroll of smallish dimensions, but of very graceful swing and deeply cut. Belly engravin purposes.
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 SOMER. NI •
and transparent, alto a golden amber tending towards brown. Tonal quality Worked t Paris. 1725
moderately powerful. very silvery and clear, and of matured mellowness. One few viol of average
specimen. dated 1790, rallied 1,200 dollars In the U.S.A., 1928.
Angelus &Wont —(bearine• the "Sign of she Sun" In• SOMERS, URENT.
_Marina!, 17 right-hØ corner) Worked at Antwerp l
Sometime branded. £450 to L6CO, 1960. and p unced edr
varnish of especially
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 SOMMER, m .
after the Stradivarian, Gums/Ian, and Menial. Pretty spirit varnish of own Worked t Aberoth, 18
formula, reddish brown shade mostly favoured. Good and well figured wood,
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