Orsolo Gotti Ferarra, circa 1900
Orsolo Gotti began his training as a carpenter and at age 30 studied violin making with Carletti, Soffritti, and Pollastri. His innate ability and dedication made him one of the best Italian makers of his time, despite entering the craft late in life.
Gotti made copies of instruments by Gagliano, Stradivari, Amati, Ornati, Mantagnana, and Ceruti that were so accurate and deftly antiqued that some unscrupulous dealers have sold them as originals. He also developed a personal model with a rich red or a golden-brown varnish.
He won first prices at competitions from 1915 to 1920. Two of Gotti's instruments are displayed at the Florence and Palermo museums.
This violin has a unique and stunning poplar back with a sun burst figure. It is masterfully constructed with a round outline, and it has a rich reddish-brown varnish.
Orsolo Gotti began his training as a carpenter and at age 30 studied violin making with Carletti, Soffritti, and Pollastri. His innate ability and dedication made him one of the best Italian makers of his time, despite entering the craft late in life.
Gotti made copies of instruments by Gagliano, Stradivari, Amati, Ornati, Mantagnana, and Ceruti that were so accurate and deftly antiqued that some unscrupulous dealers have sold them as originals. He also developed a personal model with a rich red or a golden-brown varnish.
He won first prices at competitions from 1915 to 1920. Two of Gotti's instruments are displayed at the Florence and Palermo museums.
This violin has a unique and stunning poplar back with a sun burst figure. It is masterfully constructed with a round outline, and it has a rich reddish-brown varnish.