Carlo Annibale Tononi

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Carlo Annibale Tononi (1675-1730) was a luthier working in Bologna Italy until his father, Johannes Tononi, died in 1713. After his father's death, Tononi moved to the more important center of music in Italy--Venice.

Before his death, Tononi modified his will to provide for his funeral. He requested that the proceeds from the sale of one of his cellos be used to pay for a mass to be said for his soul.[1]

A genuine Tononi violin ranges in value from $45,000 to $450,000 depending on condition and provenance.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Tononi Records. Carlo Tononi - "il Bolognese", a great violin maker in Bologna and Venice.. Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
  2. ^ Cozio.com. Carlo Tononi. Retrieved on 2007-11-02.
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