. Joseph Guarnerius, his work and his master [Andreas Gisalberti] . Andreas Gisalberti (Sante Ballarini),1735- it must have seemed quite an innovation. The public,that of the early part of the eighteenth century (not likethe present so occupied with and immersed in an ocean of 32 JOSEPH GUARNERIUS, uncertainty with regard to its appliances and projects forkilling distance and time), had been used so long to thedulcet—some would even say infantile—accents of theAmati violins, that Gisalberti may have experiencedsome uphill work before his innovation was accepted. Bethat as it may, there is no r
. Joseph Guarnerius, his work and his master [Andreas Gisalberti] . Andreas Gisalberti (Sante Ballarini),1735- it must have seemed quite an innovation. The public,that of the early part of the eighteenth century (not likethe present so occupied with and immersed in an ocean of 32 JOSEPH GUARNERIUS, uncertainty with regard to its appliances and projects forkilling distance and time), had been used so long to thedulcet—some would even say infantile—accents of theAmati violins, that Gisalberti may have experiencedsome uphill work before his innovation was accepted. Bethat as it may, there is no room for doubt that hebecame established for some years at least, and wasrecognised as a maker of considerable eminence. The reason for his removal to Parma during or beforethe year 1716—a comparatively early period in his career—is not, and may never become, known. There is solittle in connection with these now acknowledged Italianmasters that has been unearthed, that in this particularinstance there is scarcely enough on which to hang avague Plate VII. Violin, Sante Ballarini, Andreas Gisalberti, c 1725-34-Owned by Mr. Thos. Nesmith,
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