A viola by Francesco Piasentini, Guadagnini model, Padova 2024

Price range: £25,000 - £50,000

Francesco Piasentini has been crafting stringed instruments since 2001, the year he graduated from the International School of Violin Making in Cremona. Simultaneously, he achieved a degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Padua in the same year, where he focused his studies in the qualification of materials for Violin Making, having his research published published in prestigious journals

In 2014, Francesco expanded his horizons into the realm of consultancy. He became involved in X-ray Tomography and Microtomography, collaborating with prominent Italian companies specializing in non-destructive testing. His expertise became invaluable for conducting thorough investigations on instruments crafted by esteemed 18th-century Italian makers.

This wealth of knowledge and experience culminated in Francesco establishing Studio Piasentini in 2015, where, he meticulously crafts bowed instruments, infusing each piece with a distinct personal style that pays homage to the illustrious masters of both Cremonese and Venetian violin making traditions.

Sean Bishop “With Francesco’s thirst for knowledge, with science and violin making , he has a very accurate idea of what he wants! His instruments always have a high level of craft and this fine viola is no exception. A small Guadagnini model, yet packs tonal punch! Bravo”

 

40.2cm

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