Vincenzo Postiglione is said to have been one of the best violin makers in Naples in the latter half of the 19th century, after the Gagliano Family.
Postiglione was born in Naples in 1831, and started learning violin making from Vincenzo Iorio about at the age of 16.
Iorio passed away in 1849, but Postiglione continued to strive in violin making and established his own atelier in Naples in 1855.
Earnestly did he take in the models of Gagliano, Guadagnini and Stradivarius to establish his own highly refined style, so called Postiglione Style.
He is said to have had amazingly much knowledge and skills about Italian violin making, which had long and rich tradition behind, and before long became the most influential luthier in Naples.
In 1892, he hired Alfredo Contino, who became a capable assistant of his, and continued to make violins until shortly before his passing away.
In total, he made more than 400 violins, violas and cellos in his life.
Deep, rich sound is accompanied by powerfulness, which makes many players of today highly regard it and love it in regular use.
This violin was made in his very last period, about 1910, when his son took over the atelier. His own unique mature characters are expressed, with beautiful varnish. Its capability is as high as the other artwork of his. With gorgeous silky high tones and deep rich old-violin-like tones from the lower strings, it can be said it is a masterpiece suitable for a soloist.