Antonio Mariani

Antonio Mariani was an Italian luthier in the 17th century. He is believed to have studied in Brescia under Giovanni Paolo Maggini, and was later mostly active in Pesaro from 1635 to 1695.^[1]

Violin from Antonio Mariani from 1670 (left)

A simple design and plain materials such as pine are typical for his violins, which are renowned for their excellent tone.^[2][3]

His violins have amongst others been played by the violists Lionel Tertis and Barbara Buntrock.^[4]

References

1. "Mariani Violin". National Museum of American History. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
2. "From the Archive: an Antonio Mariani violin - The Strad". The Strad. Archived from the original on 2016-04-11. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
3. "Mariani, Antonio - Maker Biography - Brompton's Auctioneers". www.bromptons.co. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
4. "Biografie | Barbara Buntrock". www.barbarabuntrock.com. Retrieved 2016-03-31.