Kolstein Music

Mattia Poppella Violin

Name: Mattia Poppella Violin
Brand: Kolstein Music
SKU: v0598
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Mattia Poppella Violin Made in Naples, Italy c. 1708

Top table is two-piece fine vertical grained spruce
Back table is one-piece highly flamed maple
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
Original scroll of moderately flamed maple with a nice flamed maple neck graft
Varnish is lovely, transparent, brown amber; quite spectacular aesthetically
The sound is quite warm and projecting - truly classic 18th century Neapolitan tonal qualities
Has had minor top repair, expertly done, and is in excellent condition
Overall body length: 350 mm.
This extremely fine and rare example of Poppella workmanship has the original makers' label within and certification from:
- Samuel Kolstein & Son, Ltd.