Giovanni Francesco Celoniato, Turin, c. 1722
Violin: 43385
Labeled, "***Franciscus Cel***** fecit Taurini Anno 1722."
Back: One-piece of irregular, narrow curl
Top: of fine grain
Scroll: by another 18th-century Italian maker
Ribs: of medium curl
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
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Provenance
| in 1993 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| ... | ... |
| in 1999 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1939)
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References
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 1, 1993, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 16, 1998, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 16, 1999, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 16, 1999, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive