Fernando Kaselowski (under the supervision of Alfredo del Lungo), Tucuman, Argentina, 1968 (NW010) - SOLD

Fernando Kaselowski (under the supervision of Alfredo del Lungo), Tucuman, Argentina, 1968 (NW010)

This stunningly beautiful cello was made in 1968 under the supervision of Alfredo del Lungo by Fernando Kaselowski at the famous School of Lutherie at the National University of Tucuman, Argentina.

Alfredo del Lungo was one of the finest violin maker/restorers of the 20th century. He came from a violin making tradition, receiving his training in the workshop of his father Giuseppe Del Lungo (1883–1926). The quality of his work was noticed and led to appointments as luthier to top orchestras and as conservator of the ancient instruments of the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena.

Del Lungo was trusted to restore some of the most expensive and delicate old instruments including the collection at the Luigi Cherubini Museum in Florence, which had been damaged in a flood. The collection included the 1690 ‘Medici, Tuscan’ Stradivari viola. The Italian government honored his contributions by appointing him ‘Cavalier of the Order of the Republic of Italy’. The press later referred to him as ‘il medico degli Stradivari’ (the doctor of the Stradivari).

In 1949 he moved to Tucumán, Argentine to take up the position of luthier to the symphony orchestra of the National University. It’s here that he established the first lutherie teaching school in Latin America.

Little is known about Fernando Kaselowski although his instruments do turn up for sale occasionally. He did move to Germany and has since passed away. He was not a prolific maker but is work is very good. He made this instrument in 1968 whist at the school and under the supervision of del Lungo. This cello exhibits del Lungo’s traditional Italian making influence; elegant, wonderfully carved scroll, pegbox and F holes, immaculate purfling and overall top notch workmanship using very good quality tone woods. The antiquing is particularly attractive, highly skilled work that del Lungo would have been heavily involved in. It is perhaps reminiscent of the French Caussin school.

The cello is in terrific condition and set up well. It is a powerful instrument producing an even, complex & textured sound across all registers. Very pleasing in the really high register.

Length of back 737mm