The most illustrious of several violin makers in the Bergonzi family was Carlo, born in Cremona, Italy, in 1683 (d. 1747). His training is not documented, but his early instruments show the influence ...

The violin is light brown in colour with brown pegs and chin rest and black fingerboard. The label inside reads "Guarneri del Gesu, Vieuxtemps 1741. It's in a black and brown case, which also ...