The Guarneri family was one of the most famous groups of violin makers. "A Guarneri" today usually refers to a violin made in their workshops. It would almost certainly sound magnificent and cost heaps!
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The Italian city of Cremona, home of Stradivari, Guarneri and many other famous makers and still a center for violin making to this day.
The British luthier, Thomas E. Hesketh, of Manchester, made some copies of a 1737 Guarneri del Gesu violin; one of which is now known as the "ex-Albert Sandler".
Violinists and collectors particularly prize the instruments made by the Gaspara da Salo, Giovanni Paolo Maggini, Stradivari, Guarneri, and Amati families from 16th to the 18th century.
The value of a W.M. Bissett violin made in Los Angeles in 1894, particularly if it is in good condition and resembles a Guarneri model, can vary widely. Typically, violins from this period and maker can range from a few thousand to over ten thousand dollars, depending on factors like craftsmanship, materials, and market demand. To get a more accurate appraisal, it's advisable to consult a qualified appraiser or a reputable violin shop.
Although the Stradivarius is noted as perhaps the most renowned, the most expensive auction-priced violin is the Guarneri Del Gesu in the possession of master violinist Pinchas Zukerman. Owner Maxim Viktorov bought this instrument at a staggering 3.9 million US dollars and decided to lend it to Zukerman to give the violin its full potential.
Aristide Guarneri was born in 1938.
Guarneri Quartet was created in 1964.
Pietro Guarneri died in 1762.
Pietro Guarneri was born in 1695.
Giuseppe Guarneri was born in 1698.
Giuseppe Guarneri died in 1744.
Vieuxtemps Guarneri was created in 1741.
Andrea Guarneri was born in 1626.
Joe Guarneri is 5' 10".
Pietro Giovanni Guarneri was born in 1655.
Pietro Giovanni Guarneri died in 1720.
Andrea Guarneri died on 1698-12-07.