Rinfreschi's violins are widely used by professional orchestra musicians and advanced students throughout South Africa and elsewhere, and are generally recommended by leading South African teachers and academics.

He did his apprenticeship as violin maker in Pistoia, Italy, and has for the past number of years been living and working in Durban. As much he works in South Africa, his violins are nevertheless viewed as Italian in workmanship.

For his instruments he imports top grade tone wood and fittings from Europe. Himself having been a professional principal violinist for many years, he has the advantage of being able to make his instruments in such a manner as to produce a fine tone.

This violin was made in 1999. As with all Rinfreschi's instruments, the materials are well selected and carefully crafted. The two piece back is of attractively flamed maple.

This instrument has a warm tone and speaks easily, with the refined tonal quality normally associated with Italian instruments.

Dimensions :
	Back length: 35.7 cm

Condition :
	Very good condition. A few superficial scratches on the back do not detract from the violin. Structurally secure.

Provenance :
	Acquired from the maker by myself in 1995 and then sold to an advanced student. This student has recently acquired another violin and wishes to sell this one.

Price :

Withheld