A fine old Italian violin by Enrico Melegari, 1887 certified, excellent condition, outstanding sound Start Price USD 49,500.00 Current Price USD 49,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 50,000.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 27, 2008 End Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 Location VIRGINIA See more about 'A fine old Italian violin by Enrico Melegari, 1887' Description Payment A fine old Italian violin by Enrico Melegari, 1887 Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album  A very fine certified Italian violin made by Enrico Melegari in Torino in 1887, as indicated on original label, also branded "MELEGARI" inside of the peg box,  on the ribs below the button and inside to the center part of the back. There is  another label inside with the makers indication that  he won a gold  medal in Parma exhibition.  From the 17th century Turin was a very special place for violin making. During 19th century Turin became the most important city in the world where G.F. Pressenda and Giuseppe Rocca (also some other excellent makers) created masterpieces. Some of these instruments are magnificent in appearance and sound, bringing a world record price almost every time during an auction sale.Enrico Melegari was working in Turin (according with William Henley) between 1845 and 1888. We have seen a few instruments made by this maker. These instruments made with certain character that is easy to recognize. Skillful workmanship, beautiful arching, choice of fine acoustical materials and most importantly composition of the varnish make these instruments an outstanding and classical sounding.  This is a good and typical example of the maker. It is in excellent condition. The sound of this instrument is definitely in the category of older, 18th century Italian instruments. The length over the back is 35.4 cm. Please read complete description in the certificate. Bank wire transfer will be accepted within 5 days after auction completed. Buyer pays shipping. Thank you and good luck!Use this space to type a message that will automatically be added to all your item listings. Payment Back to Top I accept the following forms of payment: Money Order     FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.Make your listings stand out withFREE Vendio custom templates!  FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Place a Bid!