Poster Montagnana cello "Sleeping Beauty" 1739

Called 'the Mighty Venetian' by novelist Charles Reade, Domenico Montagnana is venerated as one of the greatest cello makers. This 1739 instrument is a mature example of his craft, with beautiful deep-flamed maple and well-matched pine, and thickly laid-on red–golden varnish. Includes measurements.

'The workmanship of this gorgeous cello underlines the vigorous approach the great luthier took to his craft'

John Dilworth in the October 1993 issue of The Strad

Measurements 84cm x 68cm