RICHARD DUKE製優質英國古董中提琴(約1770年製) AN FINE ANTIQUE ENGLISH VIOLA BY RICHARD DUKE, CIRCA 1770
優質15吋長英國古董中提琴,由著名英國古代製琴師Richard Duke所製。Duke是18世紀倫敦當中一位最為傑出成功的製琴師,他於大約1743在倫敦市中心建立自己的提琴工作室。Duke的提琴已被肯定為古代製琴師中高品質的作品。此中提琴保養良好,以深啡色為主色。中提琴於鈕(button)底部印有代表性的”Duke”烙印。音色較圓潤甜美。琴身為15英吋,十分適合手型較小的中提琴手演奏。
A fine 15″ English antique viola by the famous British Maker “Richard Duke”. Duke is one of the most successful and is makers of 18th century of London, he established his workshop in central London around 1743. Duke’s instruments are highly regarded as one of the best instruments produced from the old native makers. The viola is preserved in mint condition, with dark brown varnish color. The viola was branded “Duke” under the button. Tone tends to be mellow and sweet. This viola is 15 inches, it’s suitable for small hand viola players.