Celestino Farotto is the nephew of the more famous uncle Celeste, who teaches him the trade by welcoming him to his Milan workshop at a very young age. It is therefore no coincidence that Celestino’s early works are similar, if not identical, to those of his uncle. Only after the latter’s death in 1928 did Celestino begin to develop a softer style, while continuing to imitate his uncle until at least the 1940s. After that Celestino approaches the Milanese taste of his colleagues who, like him, gravitated around the Bisiach workshop. However, Farotto collects several medals in his career, including the silver for the cello in the Cremonese exhibition of ’49. This violin is a fine example of his finest period, still retaining the black decoration in the chamfer of the head. Original in all its parts, the instrument is well preserved and is accompanied by a certificate.