Italian violin, Gino Antonelli, Mantova 1994 (certificate)
Gino Antonelli is a well-known Italian violin maker who was born in Cremona, Italy in 1944. He began working at the age of 16 in the workshop of Pietro Sgarabotto, a renowned violin maker in Cremona. There he learned the traditional art of violin making and specialized in the construction of violins, violas and cellos. In the 1960s, Antonelli began running his own workshop in Cremona and...
Gino Antonelli is a well-known Italian violin maker who was born in Cremona, Italy in 1944. He began working at the age of 16 in the workshop of Pietro Sgarabotto, a renowned violin maker in Cremona. There he learned the traditional art of violin making and specialized in the construction of violins, violas and cellos. In the 1960s, Antonelli began running his own workshop in Cremona and quickly made a name for himself in the world of violin making. He won several awards for his work and was appreciated by many famous musicians, including Salvatore Accardo, Uto Ughi and Shlomo Mintz. Gino Antonelli's violins are known for their beauty and sound quality and are played by many violinists around the world. He is considered one of the leading violin makers of his time and has perfected the art of violin making to the highest level.
