Violin by Johann Christoph Leidolff
Vienna, 1748
Label: Johannes Christophorus / Leidolff fecit Vien- / næ 1748
Providence: Luthier, Vienna
Johann Christoph Leidolf (1690-1758) learned his trade most likely under his father, Nicholas Leidolff, the founder of this highly significant dynasty of Viennese violin-makers, who, in turn, either learned with Kögl or - perhaps more likely, judging from his work - acquired his knowhow directly in Italy. Although the instruments by Johann Christoph cannot deny their debt to the omnipresent influence of Stainer North of the Alps, his varnish and the scrolls point dicidedly towards his native city. The generous outlines of the body, the arching and the deep ribs give these instruments power and carry, without forfeiting their innate Viennese charm.
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Body length 357 mm Upper width 165 mm Middle width 110mm Lower width 200mm Rib height 34 mm String length 327 mm
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07.01.2010
