Poster Montagnana cello "Sleeping Beauty" 1739

Called 'the Mighty Venetian' by novelist Charles Reade, Domenico Montagnana is venerated as one of the greatest cello makers. This 1739 instrument is a mature example of his craft, with beautiful deep-flamed maple and well-matched pine, and thickly laid-on red–golden varnish. Includes measurements.

'The workmanship of this gorgeous cello underlines the vigorous approach the great luthier took to his craft' – John Dilworth in the October 1993 issue of The Strad