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Back of a cello by Gasparo dal Salo, Brescia, circa 1600
Front of a cello by Gasparo dal Salo, Brescia, circa 1600
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A cello by Gasparo Bertolotti ‘da Salò’

Brescia, circa 1600

Considered to be one of the greatest Brescian makers, Gasparo Bertolotti ‘da Salò’ set up his workshop in the early 1560s. During his career, which spanned more than four decades, he made various types of stringed instruments. This cello, dating from circa 1600, is a fascinating example of D... read more

A cello by Gasparo Bertolotti ‘da Salò’

Brescia, circa 1600

Considered to be one of the greatest Brescian makers, Gasparo Bertolotti ‘da Salò’ set up his workshop in the early 1560s. During his career, which spanned more than four decades, he made various types of stringed instruments. This cello, dating from circa 1600, is a fascinating example of Da Salò’s work, one of only three or four cellos known to survive, and probably the only one which retains its original dimensions. It has a captivating sound with a uniquely dark range of colours.
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