This beautiful example of Guilio Degani’s output has all the hallmarks of his best violin making work, with the bell-like glow typical of his instruments complemented by brilliance and projection, making it a wonderful performance violin for a professional player. Guilio was trained by his father Eugenio another acclaimed Venetian maker, and together they produced many fine violins and cellos, distinguished by their elegance and fine playing qualities. Guilio was more experimental than his father, but both makers were known for their distinctive deeply and skilfully carved scrolls.