Antonio Curatoli handmade violin 1907 - natural varnish

We are selling this 1907 violin made by Antonio Curatoli No 2238. The violin in very good condition. The middle latch works but the tab has broken and there is one picture without blue tape covering. Similar Antonio Curatoli violins have sold for $5,000 to $9,000 at auctions recently. This violin weigh 1 lb 0.5 oz and inside the case the total weight is 4 lb 10.9 oz. The label says made in Italy but a quick search shows that these Curatoli violins were made in Germany even though the label is marked Italy:

High-quality early 20th-century German trade instruments, typically made in Markneukirchen between 1900 and the 1920s, despite often bearing "Made in Italy" labels. Known for good craftsmanship, they often feature flamed maple backs, spruce tops, and dark brown varnish, frequently modeled after Guarneri or Stradivari designs.

• Origin: Produced in Markneukirchen, Germany, as commercial trade instruments.
• Construction: Often feature two-piece highly flamed maple backs, Spruce tops, and hand-brushed dark brown or reddish-brown varnish.
• Sound: Known for a warm, resonant, and mature sound with excellent projection, often favored by intermediate to advanced players.