Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù was a Cremonese violin maker active in the mid-18th century. The catalog evidence documents his production across at least eight instruments bearing labels inscribed 'Joseph Guarnerius fecit, Cremone' with dates spanning 1736–1744 [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. These instruments exhibit consistent back lengths between 35.1–35.4 cm, indicating a standardized model proportional to the Cremonese tradition. The IHS monogram appears consistently on the labels, a distinctive feature of his work. His instruments passed through notable collections including those of Ole Bull, Yehudi Menuhin, and Arthur Grumiaux, establishing their presence in the professional performance repertoire [1][4][8].
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