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Cello by Mathias Neuner II, Mittenwald, 1810
About Mathias Neuner II
The story of violin making in Mittenwald is dominated by great dynasties - families who passed on their skills from generation to generation. The Neuner family is an important part of this picture: at least 15 violin makers bore the Neuner name, and the family eventually joined forces with another prolific Mittenwald dynasty to form the influential Neuner & Hornsteiner firm.
Mathias II, born in 1762, was the son of violin merchant Johann Neuner. A skilled maker in his own right, he went on to become the first of Mittenwald's Verleger (merchant-manufacturers), employing a large number of luthiers and exporting instruments and parts as far as St. Petersburg.
About the cello
This cello was made in Mittenwald in 1810 and is modelled after the instruments of Stradivari.
The cello has a two piece back of quarter-sawn maple with ribs to match. The scroll is of plainer maple and the front is two pieces of very fine-grained spruce. The varnish is the deep reddish-brown so characteristic of Mittenwald instruments of the period.
The cello has a length of back of 747 mm.
How does it sound?
This is a charming instrument with a rich, full voice. It responds well and has a great balance of warmth and projection.
Condition
The cello is in very good restored condition and has just been restored in order to prepare it for sale.
Further information
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