1719 Carlo Bergonzi needs re-homing shape as is in photos.

[Dino]

This is the real deal. Looking for a buyer or best auction site. 

[David Burgess]

22 minutes ago, Dino said:

This is the real deal.

Why do you think it's the "real deal"?

[Dave Slight]

24 minutes ago, Dino said:

This is the real deal

I hope you are not going by the label, for it is certainly not a violin by Bergonzi. Nor is it Italian, or from the 1700s. 
 

[Dino]

Apparently it's not anything I mentioned, according to a previous comment. You guys tell me what it is then please. 

[Spelman]

You poorly taken pictures are more than enough to rule out a confirmation of the label but are perhaps not enough to make a definitive identification.

Please post well-focused pictures following these guidelines:

 

[FiddleDoug]

Most likely a German trade instrument from the Markneukirchen area, from the early 1900s. Considering the damage to the f hole, it might be worth $100 or so.

[David Burgess]

3 hours ago, Dino said:

Apparently it's not anything I mentioned, according to a previous comment.

Then why did you claim that it was? Scammers are not held in high regard here.

[J.DiLisio]

I wonder if the IHS cross came from an adjacent del Gesu label on the sheet.  
You could add an AtS stamp to cover all bases

[Fotios]

7 minutes ago, J.DiLisio said:

I wonder if the IHS cross came from an adjacent del Gesu label on the sheet.  
You could add an AtS stamp to cover all bases

No - this is the label of the celebrated Bergonzi del Gesu! Don't you know him?

[Wood Butcher]

It is a mass-produced violin, from the Markneukirchen/Schonbach region. Dating from 1900-1910.
It needs quite a bit of work, to bring it up to playing standard, after which, it could be suitable for a teenager to learn on.

[TimRobinson]

5 hours ago, Dino said:

This is the real deal. Looking for a buyer or best auction site. 

Postings like this remind me of Joe Lycett's parking fine fine story.  (Joe Lycett is a UK comedian, not sure if he's known in the US).  

Tim

 

[Dino]

20 hours ago, David Burgess said:

Then why did you claim that it was? Scammers are not held in high regard here.

Not trying to scam, was asked to look into it by family in Europe.

[Dino]

19 hours ago, Fotios said:

No - this is the label of the celebrated Bergonzi del Gesu! Don't you know him?

I didn't put the label. You guys are cruel.

[Jeffrey Holmes]

47 minutes ago, Dino said:

I didn't put the label. You guys are cruel.

I don't think most members who responded are trying to be cruel. Just responding to your initial post and reactions.... and yes, we have our share of those who try "pulling stuff" (though personally that was not my impression of what you were doing thus far).

You have some good answers to carry back to the family in Europe;  Not a Bergonzi, not old enough to be a Bergonzi, possibly a German trade instrument, might be able to obtain further and more reliable comment with better photos.

 

[Fotios]

1 hour ago, Dino said:

I didn't put the label. You guys are cruel.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be cruel to you. I was responding to J.DiLisio's post.

I think about the violin itself roughly what Mr. Holmes summed up beautifully. Unfortunately, your photos are not ideal, but even so, it is clear that the violin is not in good condition and the cost of a professional repair would probably exceed its value after repair. That's about all that can be said about the violin at this point.