An exceptional modern Italian violin from the heart of Cremona by Filippo Anselmi. Combining centuries-old hand-craftsmanship with a vibrant, soloist-ready voice, this instrument represents the rising generation of Cremonese masters. Expertly certified with a stunning one-piece back and rich oil varnish.
Violin labeled and by Filippo Anselmi, Cremona Italy
Price:
Below $12,000
Details:
Year:
2024
Origin:
Cremona
Measurements:
353/165/112/206
Status:
In stock
History of the Violin
Filippo Anselmi is a contemporary Cremonese luthier based in Cremona. Trained through the Cremona school, he joined Stefano Trabucchi’s workshop in 2021, working within a traditional Cremonese hand-craft ethos; he now issues instruments under his own name in Cremona. Expect regular Cremonese archings, tidy edgework, and transparent oil-varnish aesthetics.
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Technical Excellence & Construction Details
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Maker: Filippo Anselmi
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Origin: Cremona, Italy
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Period: Contemporary Modern Cremonese School
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Model: Stradivari Pattern with bold, professional proportions
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Size: Full Size
Construction Details:
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Top: Highest-grade Italian spruce from the Fiemme Valley, featuring even, resonant grain.
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Back: A spectacular one-piece back of flamed maple with a deep, vivid horizontal figure.
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Scroll and Ribs: Matching flamed maple, carved with the precision and masculine lines characteristic of the school.
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Varnish: Traditional oil varnish that is rich, amber-hued, and highly transparent to highlight the wood’s natural beauty.
Condition:
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Structural State: Pristine condition with no repairs or blemishes.
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Labeling: Original maker’s label signed and dated in Cremona.
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Authenticity: Signed and branded internally by the luthier.
A Voice of Radiance: The Modern Cremonese Sound
The sound of a Filippo Anselmi is defined by its brilliance and immediate response. Unlike older instruments that may require a long warm-up period, Anselmi’s violins are built for the modern performer who needs clarity, focus, and projection from the first bow stroke.
Tonal Profile:
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The Upper Register: Shimmering and radiant. The E-string possesses a silvery brilliance that carries effortlessly over a piano or ensemble.
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The Mid-Range: Focused and textured. The A and D strings offer a rich palette of overtones that respond beautifully to subtle changes in bow pressure and vibrato.
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The Lower Register: Deep and articulate. The G-string provides a resonant, muscular foundation that remains clear even in high positions.
Performance Characteristics:
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Superior Projection: Designed in the Cremonese tradition, the sound is directional and possesses the carrying power required for the concert stage.
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Ease of Play: The setup and graduation are optimized for a light response, reducing fatigue during long rehearsals and performances.
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Tonal Development: As a new instrument crafted from premium aged wood, the sound will continue to open and darken with regular play, offering a rewarding journey for the artist.
Professional Assessment:
This Anselmi is a soloist’s tool. It provides a clean, radiant energy and a sophisticated Italian character that makes it an ideal instrument for the modern concert artist.
Why This Anselmi Represents the Future of Cremonese Excellence
To acquire a Filippo Anselmi violin is to invest in the modern renaissance of Cremona. As a rising star in the world’s most famous violin-making city, Anselmi captures the exact spirit that professional musicians seek: the prestigious Cremona label backed by authentic, high-level workshop training. This instrument is a labor of love from a luthier who has been immersed in the scent of spruce and maple since childhood.
Crafted under the direct influence of the legendary Stefano Trabucchi workshop, this violin exhibits a level of finish and tonal maturity that is rare for a maker of his generation. It features a bold, Stradivarian architecture that prioritizes both visual elegance and acoustic power. For the advancing professional or the serious collector looking for a ground-floor investment in a future master, this Anselmi offers a world-class Italian voice with an impeccable pedigree.
Key Features:
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Modern Cremonese Pedigree: Meticulously handmade in Cremona, Italy, the global capital of lutherie.
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Elite Mentorship: Crafted by a protege of Stefano Trabucchi, ensuring a high-performance shop standard.
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Stunning One-Piece Back: Featuring a single, breathtaking piece of flamed maple for superior aesthetics and resonance.
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Traditional Oil Varnish: A transparent, vibrant finish that protects the wood while allowing it to vibrate freely.
The Rising Heir of Cremona: Filippo Anselmi
Filippo Anselmi is a luthier whose destiny was forged in the streets of Cremona. Born and raised as a neighbor to some of the world’s finest luthiers, he entered the prestigious International School of Violin Making with a natural, visceral passion for the craft. He was trained by renowned masters, absorbing the meticulous Cremonese Method that has remained unchanged for centuries.
A Lineage of Masters:
Before opening his own independent workshop in the heart of Cremona, Anselmi honed his skills in the elite workshops of the city. He spent a significant period with the renowned Edgar Russ, gaining a deep understanding of tonal graduation. Later, he completed a multi-year apprenticeship with Stefano Trabucchi, one of Cremona’s leading modern masters. Here, he mastered the art of the oil varnish and the selection of rare, acoustically superior tonewoods.
Anselmi’s work is characterized by clean lines, tidy edgework, and a deep respect for the proportions of the classic masters. He represents the very best of the new generation—a maker who uses traditional gouges and planes to create instruments that carry the weight of history into the modern concert hall.
Strategic Positioning in the New Italian Master Market
Investing in a Filippo Anselmi violin is a strategic move for the player-investor. In the world of fine instruments, the Cremona provenance provides a permanent floor for value, and as a maker enters the peak of his career, the value of his early and transition-period works often sees the most significant growth.
Why Anselmi is a High-Growth Asset:
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Cremonese Authenticity: Instruments verified as handmade in Cremona command a global premium and enjoy the highest liquidity of any segment in the market.
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Rising Star Premium: As Anselmi’s reputation grows internationally, earlier instruments become sought-after milestones for collectors.
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Professional Utility: Because his violins are built to the Trabucchi standard, they are favored by professional musicians for their reliability and projection, ensuring a constant secondary market demand.
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Limited Independent Output: As an artisan maker focusing on quality over volume, his total output is restricted, creating a natural scarcity that protects the long-term capital value of the instrument.
Unrivaled Confidence in Modern Italian Lutherie
Washington Fine Violins specializes in identifying the next great masters. We provide the professional security and expert vetting required to ensure your acquisition of a modern Cremonese masterpiece is safe and rewarding.
Our Signature Guarantees:
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Lifetime Authentication: Every Filippo Anselmi violin is accompanied by a formal Certificate of Authenticity. We verify every structural detail, from the internal blocks to the varnish texture, to ensure it is a genuine work of the master.
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The Performance Trial: A Cremonese violin is built for the stage. We offer a specialized approval period so you can experience the instrument’s responsiveness in your own recital or orchestral environment.
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Boutique Tonal Setup: Each instrument is professionally optimized in our studio. We ensure the soundpost and bridge are perfectly calibrated to deliver the specific Italian glow associated with the Cremona school.
Your Purchase Includes:
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A certified insurance appraisal for immediate worldwide coverage.
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A detailed condition report documenting the instrument’s museum-quality state.
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Ongoing tonal adjustments and maintenance consultation for the life of the instrument.
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Direct access to our network of world-class luthiers for specialized care.
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