A fine contemporary Italian violin by Maurizio Tadioli. This instrument is a copy of Antonio Stradivari, 1715, and is certified by Tadioli as entirely made by him and original in all its parts.
The violin features a one-piece maple back with deep, almost straight flame, matching maple ribs and scroll, and a spruce top with broad grain. It is finished in a warm orange-brown varnish over a golden-yellow ground, giving the instrument the appearance of a beautifully aged classical Italian violin.
Measurements:
Body length: 35.6 cm
Upper bout: 17.2 cm
C-bout: 11.8 cm
Lower bout: 21.4 cm
Accompanied by the original Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Maurizio Tadioli and dated 23 May 2023.
Maurizio Tadioli is a contemporary Italian violin maker based in Cremona, working within the city’s historic tradition of fine violin making. His instruments are rooted in the classical Cremonese tradition, drawing inspiration from the great masters of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, while incorporating the craftsmanship and individuality of a modern maker.
Tadioli is known for producing instruments based on important classical Italian models, including works by Antonio Stradivari, with particular attention to traditional construction, varnishing and tonal qualities. His instruments are made entirely by hand in his Cremonese workshop and are accompanied by certificates of authenticity documenting their provenance and specifications.