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Giuseppe Guarneri filius Andrea (1666-1740), the younger son of Andrea Guarneri, helped at his father’s workshop and inherited his generous nature. He didn’t make violins on his own until he took over the workshop when his father passed away in 1698.
Giuseppe gradually developed his own style by combining the styles of Amati, his elder brother Pietro and Stradivari.
Giuseppe’s violin has a low back arch which is similar to Stradivari’s. The F holes are very close to the edge. The preference of bright orange red varnish and the marvelous taste for varnish gradually earned him good reputation. Nevertheless, it was a pity that Giuseppe was shadowed under Stradivari’s star halo.
Between 1715 and 1730, the violin-making business of Giuseppe became more active for a crowd of young violin makers, including his sons, joined his workshop.
However, Giuseppe’s eldest son, Pietro, moved to Venice in 1717. He was called “Pietro di Venezia” or “Peter of Venice.” This title was used to distinguish Pietro from his uncle with the same first name. Giuseppe’s second son was Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù (1698-1744), a master with great reputation later on. Carlo Bergonzi (1683-1747) is believed to be a probable student of Giuseppe Guarneri filius Andrea. Between 1715 and 1730, the violins made from Giuseppe’s workshop had a sense of vitality and power. Giuseppe’s production decreased drastically after 1730 due to his deteriorating health.
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