Antique 19th Century Italian Mandolin By Luciano Grimaldi Circa 1890 Sicily Top Quality mandolin, very fine instrument! Luciano Grimaldi was a prominent luthier based in Catania, Sicily, part of a multi-generational family of instrument makers active approximately between 1891 and 1960. He is best known for his mandolins, which are characteristic of the Sicilian style—often featuring intricate ornamentation like butterfly mother-of-pearl inlays and tortoiseshell pickguards Beautiful bow back, fully decorated front. Size: Full length 61 cm, wide: 20.5 cm long.
