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Valentino Siani

worked 1620–1670

Viol maker. Most sources report small violins with good golden brown varnish; not presently known. One viola illustrated in Hamma (Italian Violin makers) with exaggeratedly bulging archings, Germanic soundholes, and grotesque scroll, appears to be later 18th century work. Valentino Siani / Florent. — John Dilworth
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Biographies

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John Dilworth+

SIANI, Valentino Worked circa. 1620-1670 Florence Italy. Viol maker. Most sources report small violins with good golden brown varnish; not presently known. One viola illustrated in Hamma (Italian Violin makers) with exaggeratedly bulging archings, Germanic soundholes, and grotesque scroll, appears to be later 18th century work. Valentino Siani / Florent. 16..

Cecie Stainer+

Said to have lived in Florence in the 17th century.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Zierliche Geigen und gute Violen mit hübschem, gelbbraunem Lack tragen seinen Namen.

Karel Jalovec+

Florence. 1630—1640. Rare beautifully finished violins and violas, coated with yellow-brown varnish.

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