Enrico Catenar
Auction price history
Highest auction price
£10,530
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 34.4 cm Turin, 1680 c. [Possibly by] | Thu 1st October 2009 | £8,898 |
| Violin | 34.4 cm Turin, 1680 c. (scroll by another hand) [Possibly by] | Sun 1st March 2009 | £10,530 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
CATENAR, Enricus Born circa. 1621 Franconia Germany, died 1701 Turin Italy. Active in Turin from c.1650, successor of Hans Angerer (Johann Angerer, Giovanni Angerero), whose widow he married. Commonly considered the founder of the Turin school and an influence on G. Cappa. Fine craftsmanship on a loosely Amatisé model, with rather long centre bouts. Excellent golden-orange varnish. Excellent example in the Royal College of Music, London; viola dated 1661. Very Flemish in appearance with long, slanted soundholes and very long corners, full arch and characteristic head with extended last turn behind the eye. Ribs set into a slot cut in the inner edge of the back, reinforced internally with fabric rather than wooden linings. Plain materials, pale golden-brown varnish. Henricus Catenar / Fecit Taurini Anno 1661 [Wells]
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