Michael Fischer cello, Montagnana copy, 1986, Los Angeles | Metzler Violins
mature, nimble, commanding
About the Instrument
This cello has a distinctively gorgeous, soulful sound, with a heroic higher register. With such nimble responsiveness, it is a delight to play. This, along with the cello's focus and commanding tone, make it an excellent choice for a solo instrument, while it can also blend beautifully in a group. Modeled on a 1740 instrument by Dominico Montagnana, this cello has a splendid wheat varnish, bringing out the tight flames falling from the center joint of its two-piece maple back. Its ribs and scroll bear a less-prominent figure. The luthier honored the original instrument upon which this cello is inspired with lovely antiquing, including craquelé and shading. This cello is in excellent condition.
Interior bears two labels. The first reads: “Michael G. Fischer / Los Angeles anno 1986 / copie of”
The second label reads: “Dominicus Mantognana Sub Fi-/ gunum Cremonæ Ventüs 1740”
Length: 743 mm
Upper Bouts: 354 mm
Middle: 260 mm
Lower Bouts: 435 mm
About the Maker
J. Michael G. Fischer (1954- ) is a living luthier who was born and raised in South Germany. At eighteen, Fischer attended the Mittenwald Violin Making School before moving to London to assist Dietrich Kessler at Withers, making viola-da-gambas and other baroque instruments. While in London, Fischer also worked with Charles Beare, the renowned luthier and violin dealer. While working in Beare’s shop, Fischer accomplished difficult restorations on the instruments there. Fischer moved to Los Angeles in the 1980s, working in Hans Weisshar’s atelier before opening his own shop in 1984 with a focus on restoration. It was while restoring a 1697 Mateo Gofriller violin, Fischer decided to make a copy for the joy of it. Since then, Fischer has made and sold over 300 copies of fine instruments alongside his efforts to restore and sell excellent stringed instruments and bows out of his atelier. Professionals worldwide play and praise his instruments, with testimonials from musicians such as Gil Shaham and Gidon Kremer. Fischer is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers, Entente Internationale des Maitres Luthiers et Archetiers D'Art, and Verband Deutscher Geigenbauer und Bogenmacher e.V.
https://mfischerviolins.com/
Original: $65,000.00
-65%$65,000.00
$22,750.00
Description
mature, nimble, commanding
About the Instrument
This cello has a distinctively gorgeous, soulful sound, with a heroic higher register. With such nimble responsiveness, it is a delight to play. This, along with the cello's focus and commanding tone, make it an excellent choice for a solo instrument, while it can also blend beautifully in a group. Modeled on a 1740 instrument by Dominico Montagnana, this cello has a splendid wheat varnish, bringing out the tight flames falling from the center joint of its two-piece maple back. Its ribs and scroll bear a less-prominent figure. The luthier honored the original instrument upon which this cello is inspired with lovely antiquing, including craquelé and shading. This cello is in excellent condition.
Interior bears two labels. The first reads: “Michael G. Fischer / Los Angeles anno 1986 / copie of”
The second label reads: “Dominicus Mantognana Sub Fi-/ gunum Cremonæ Ventüs 1740”
Length: 743 mm
Upper Bouts: 354 mm
Middle: 260 mm
Lower Bouts: 435 mm
About the Maker
J. Michael G. Fischer (1954- ) is a living luthier who was born and raised in South Germany. At eighteen, Fischer attended the Mittenwald Violin Making School before moving to London to assist Dietrich Kessler at Withers, making viola-da-gambas and other baroque instruments. While in London, Fischer also worked with Charles Beare, the renowned luthier and violin dealer. While working in Beare’s shop, Fischer accomplished difficult restorations on the instruments there. Fischer moved to Los Angeles in the 1980s, working in Hans Weisshar’s atelier before opening his own shop in 1984 with a focus on restoration. It was while restoring a 1697 Mateo Gofriller violin, Fischer decided to make a copy for the joy of it. Since then, Fischer has made and sold over 300 copies of fine instruments alongside his efforts to restore and sell excellent stringed instruments and bows out of his atelier. Professionals worldwide play and praise his instruments, with testimonials from musicians such as Gil Shaham and Gidon Kremer. Fischer is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers, Entente Internationale des Maitres Luthiers et Archetiers D'Art, and Verband Deutscher Geigenbauer und Bogenmacher e.V.
https://mfischerviolins.com/
