Sanctus Seraphin
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Sanctus Seraphin (1699-c.1758) (Also known as Santo; Also known as Serafin, Serafino) was a financially successful luthier, (violin maker) working first in Udine Italy, then in his later life, Venice.[1][2] Seraphin was another pupil who gained his knowledge of the trade from the Cremona luthier Nicolò Amati.
Seraphin's stringed instruments use a varnish that ranges in color from golden brown to an orange red. The varnish is usually transparent, lustrous and soft, but occasionally displays a hard, dry and crackled appearance. The violins are responsive, very resonant and carry well.
A genuine Seraphin violin ranges in value from $20,000 to $850,000 depending on condition and provenance.[3][4] However, there are only approximently 30 Seraphin instruments known to exist.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Antonio Strad Violin. Sanctus Seraphin. Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
- ^ Bartruff, William. The History of the Violin. Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
- ^ Cozio.com. Santo Serafin. Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
- ^ Roderick, Kevin. She gets her violin back. Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
- ^ Pearson, Ryan. Stolen centuries-old violin found in LA alley. Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
