Vincenzo Rugeri

Vincenzo Rugeri
Born(1663-09-30)30 September 1663
Cremona, Italy
Died4 May 1719(1719-05-04) (aged 55)
NationalityItalian
Occupationluthier

Vincenzo Rugeri (30 September 1663 – 4 May 1719)[1] (also known as Ruger, Rugier, Rugieri, Ruggeri, Ruggieri, Ruggerius),[2] was an Italian luthier of string instruments such as violins, cellos, and, violas in Cremona, Italy.[3] His instruments are noted for their craftsmanship and tone quality.[4][5][6] Vincenzo came from a distinguished family of luthiers, the first of whom was his father, Francesco Rugeri. Despite the local tradition of artisan families laboring together through generations, Vincenzo left the family shop and set up a successful shop of his own in the center of Cremona. Vincenzo was the third son of luthier Francesco Rugeri. Vincenzo's work, like Francesco's, is influenced by Nicolò Amati's Grand Pattern model, however Vincenzo's work was distinguished from his father's by utilizing a lower arch inspired by Antonio Stradivari.[4] An analysis of the body of his work reveals that the quality of Vincenzo's instruments is remarkable, perhaps even more so than his father's.[7] Vincenzo's instruments, though less numerous, are valued at least equal to those of his father.[8] A violin by Vincenzo Rugeri realized $502,320 on October 3, 2011 at Brompton's Auctions in London.[9][10] Carlo Bergonzi was a distinguished apprentice of Vincenzo Rugeri.[11]

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  2. ^ Wurlitzer, W. Henry Hill, Arthur F. Hill and Alfred E. Hill ; with a new introduction by Sydney Beck and new supplementary indexes by Rembert (1963). Antonio Stradivari : his life and work, 1664–1737 (New Dover ed.). New York: Dover. pp. 27. ISBN 0486204251.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Drescher, erstellt von Thomas (1990). "Vincenzo Ruggeri". Die Geigen- und Lautenmacher vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart (The violin and lute makers from the Middle Ages to the present) (5. und 6. (durchgesehene) Aufl. ed.). Tutzing: H. Schneider. ISBN 978-3795206161.
  4. ^ a b Henley, William (1900). "Vincenzo Ruggieri". Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers (1997 ed.). [S.l.]: Amati Pub. Co. ISBN 978-0901424044.
  5. ^ Rattray, David (2001). "Vincenzo Rugeri". Masterpieces of Italian violin making : (1620-1850) : important stringed instruments from the collection at the Royal Academy of Music. Lanham, Md.: Scarecrow Press. pp. 48–51. ISBN 0810839768.
  6. ^ Jalovec, Karel (1968). "Vincenzo Ruggeri". Encyclopedia of Violin Makers. 2 Vols. 1968. Littlehampton Book Services Ltd; 1st UK Edition 1st Printing edition (March 1968). pp. volume 2 pages 213–214. ISBN 978-0600011828.
  7. ^ "Vincenzo Rugeri". Tarisio. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  8. ^ Reuning, Christopher (Oct 2007). "Vincenzo Rugeri". The Strad: 70–71.
  9. ^ "Vincenzo Rugeri Price History – Tarisio". Cozio Archive. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  10. ^ "Lot 91 – An Important Italian Violin by Vincenzo Ruggieri, Cremona circa. 1700 – 3rd October 2011 Auction – Brompton's Auctioneers". www.bromptons.co. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  11. ^ Reuning, Christopher (2010). Carlo Bergonzi : alla scoperta di un grande maestro : a Cremonese master unveiled. Fondazione Antonio Stradivari Cremona – La Triennale. ISBN 978-8889839188.