Nicolò Amati was a violin maker of Cremona who worked during the seventeenth century. According to instrument labels, he was the son of Hieronymus and nephew of Antonio Amati [2][6][8][9][10]. His documented production spans from at least 1628 to 1680, based on labeled instruments bearing these dates [1][3][4][6][8][9][10]. Nicolò collaborated with his son Hieronymus in violin construction [1]. His instruments are characterized by maple backs, spruce tables, and golden-brown varnish, representing what has been identified as characteristic examples of his maker's work [1].
Sources: [{"index":1,"url":"https://www.bromptons.co/private-sale/a-violin-by-nicolo-amati-cremona-1676/","description":"Brompton\u0027s auction catalog: Violin labeled 1676, collaboration with son Hieronymus"},{"index":2,"url":"https://tarisio.com/cozio-archive/property/?ID=41160","description":"Tarisio Cozio Archive: Violin labeled with patronymic information, 163*"},{"index":3,"url":"https://tarisio.com/cozio-archive/property/?ID=40036","description":"Tarisio Cozio Archive: Instrument labeled Antonio \u0026 Hieronymus Fr. Amati, 1628"},{"index":6,"url":"https://ingleshayday.com/notable-sales-instrument/a-violin-by-nicolo-amati/","description":"Ingles \u0026 Hayday: Violin labeled 1658"},{"index":8,"url":"https://ingleshayday.com/notable-sales-instrument/a-violin-by-nicolo-amati-3/","description":"Ingles \u0026 Hayday: Violin labeled 1662"}]
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