Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù (Cremona, 1698-1744) Rare and exceptional violin, circa 1727-1730 Dimensions : Length of back: 353 mm Top width: 165 mm Bottom width: 202 mm (Head of Giuseppe Guarnerius Filius Andreae) Certificates: Certificate by Peter Biddulph, dated 26 February 2020 Certificate by Dmitry Gindin, dated 15 September 2021 Certificate by John & Arthur Beare, London, dated 24 April 2023 Dendrochronological analysis : Carried out by Versteeg, 23 April 2025 Provenance : Philippe Dennery Collection To the current owner by inheritance THE PHILIPPE DENNERY COLLECTION As a scientist, entrepreneur, patron of the arts and music lover, Philippe Dennery brought together objects chosen with rare sensitivity throughout his life. At the heart of his collection, sold in June 2025 by Artcurial, was Ville Verte, a 1952 masterpiece by Zao Wou-Ki in emerald tones, whose figures seemed to echo Alberto Giacometti's lamp-posts Tête de femme, Osselet and Étoile. A passionate amateur musician, Philippe Dennery had one last treasure. After playing a violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini for many years, he had found the instrument of a lifetime in the Guarneri del Gesù presented by Artcurial. A violinist's dream There are fewer than 150 Guarneri del Gesù violins in existence today, each bearing witness to a unique personality. Even more than his contemporary Stradivari, Guarneri del Gesù is celebrated for the expressive power and dramatic intensity of his instruments. For nearly three centuries, the greatest virtuosos - from Paganini to Jascha Heifetz, Yehudi Menuhin, Isaac Stern and Itzhak Perlman - have chosen them for their exceptional resonance and sonic power. These instruments, admired as much for their rarity as for their brilliance, embody the very essence of the art and bear witness to the genius of Cremona and the golden age of violin making, which has never been equalled. The "ex Dennery" is distinguished by its rich, complex sound spectrum, capable of extraordinary projection without ever losing any of its subtlety. Its deep bass is matched by luminous, penetrating highs, giving the performer an almost unlimited range of expression. Every nuance has its place, from the most delicate intimacy to the fullness of the great concert halls. Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù (Cremona, 1698-1744) Rare and exceptional violin, circa 1727-1730 Dimensions: Back length: 353 mm Upper bout: 165 mm Lower bout: 202 mm (Head by Giuseppe Guarnerius Filius Andreae) Certificates: Peter Biddulph, February 26, 2020 Dmitry Gindin, September 15, 2021 John & Arthur Beare, London, April 24, 2023 Dendrochronological analysis: Conducted by Versteeg, April 23, 2025 Provenance : Philippe Dennery Collection By descent to the present owner THE PHILIPPE DENNERY COLLECTION A scientist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and music lover, Philippe Dennery spent his life assembling objects chosen with rare discernment and sensitivity. At the heart of his collection, sold by Artcurial in June 2025, shone Ville Verte, a 1952 masterpiece by Zao Wou-Ki in emerald hues, whose abstract figures seemed to resonate with Alberto Giacometti's Tête de femme, Osselet, and Étoile lamps. A passionate amateur violinist, Philippe Dennery possessed one final treasure. After long playing on a violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, he had found, in the Guarneri del Gesù presented by Artcurial, the instrument of a lifetime. A Violinist's Dream Fewer than 150 violins by Guarneri del Gesù are known today, each bearing a unique personality. More than his contemporary Antonio Stradivari, Guarneri del Gesù is celebrated for the expressive strength and dramatic intensity of his instruments. For nearly three centuries, the world's greatest virtuosos - from Niccolò Paganini to Jascha Heifetz, Yehudi Menuhin, Isaac Stern, and Itzhak Perlman - have chosen them for their exceptional resonance and emotional depth. Admired both for their rarity and their radiant tone, these instruments embody the very essence of art and stand as enduring witnesses to the genius of Cremona and to the unrivalled Golden Age of violin making. The "ex Dennery" stands out for its rich and complex tonal spectrum, capable of extraordinary projection without ever sacrificing subtlety. Its deep, resonant lower register blends with luminous, penetrating hights, offering the performer an almost limitless expressive range - from the most delicate intimacy to the grandeur of the concert hall.