Guarnerius

[ gwahr-nair-ee-uhs ]

noun

, plural Guar·ne·ri·us·es.

1. a violin made by Guarneri or by a member of his family.

Example Sentences

I’ll bet you a 1734 Guarnerius once owned by Bronislaw Huberman that you can’t find an interview or profile that doesn’t foreground some prominent mention of a certain landmark 1986 Tanglewood performance.

From Washington Post

But even such prices have been exceeded by that of the celebrated King Joseph Guarnerius mentioned elsewhere, which realised £700.

From Project Gutenberg

Fifty years ago, a Guarnerius of the best time might have been bought for £50 that will now command £500.

From Project Gutenberg

Many of the first connoisseurs, now hesitate whether to apply the epithet greatest to Guarnerius or to Stradiuarius.

From Project Gutenberg

Joseph Guarnerius appears to have endeavoured to produce the grandest tone, combining majesty and refinement.

From Project Gutenberg

The violin was new and bright and brown; it was labelled "Guarnerius," and cost three dollars.

From Project Gutenberg