Antonio Vinaccia, Naples, 1781
Violin: 24350
Labeled, "Antonius Vinaccia Fecit, Neapoli, Anno 1781."
Rosewood pegs.
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with medium flame horizontal to the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium width grain.
Scroll: of plainer maple.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a dark orangish brown color.
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Upper bouts: 16.4 cm
Middle bouts: 11.5 cm
Lower bouts: 20.3 cm
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Provenance
| until 2014 | Anonymous |
| in 2014 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2014 | Anonymous |
| in 2018 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2018)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2014) Dates the latest ring of bass and treble sides as 1731 and 1732 respectively. Written report available for purchase upon request.
- Certificate: Reuning & Son Violins, Boston, MA (2011)
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