Dating from 1865, this cello was made for Count Sheremetiev, and is one of a quartet of Vuillaume instruments commissioned by him. The quartet are decorated with his coat of arms, and this broad, Servais-inspired cello is branded and signed by the maker internally. World expert Jean-Jacques Rampal refers to the cello as being “exceptional” in his certificate of authenticity, a term which I think also well describes its tone, which is nothing short of cavernous in depth and projection. For price and further information on solo recordings and publications on this cello, please contact us.