Lot 75

Dramatic cdv of the famous Ole Bornemann Bull, a Norwegian virtuoso violinist and composer. According to Robert Schumann, he was on a level with Niccolò Paganini for the speed and clarity of his playing. Ole Bull, as he was known, played all over the world. He bought land in Pennsylvania in 1852 and founded a colony he called New Norway, but commonly referred to as Ole Bull Colony. Today the site is the location of Ole Bull State Park. Bull was also a luthier and collected many beautiful violins and violas of Amati, Gasparo da Salò, Guarneri, Stradivari and others. He was the owner of one of the finest violins of the world, made by Gasparo da Salò around 1574 for Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria. He often performed with Guarneri del Gesù violins. The image is in very good condition with a couple spots as seen. By Shaw’s Mammoth Photographs Rooms, Chicago, ILL.

Opening bid $50