Gennaro Vinaccia, Naples, 1760
Violin: 43576
Labeled, "Gio. Battista Rugier detto il ***, fecit Cremonæ Anno 16**."
Back: One-piece of faint medium to narrow curl ascending slightly from left to right
Top: of medium to open grain on the bass side and medium to fine grain in the center, opening out towards the treble side
Scroll: almost plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 17, 1997, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)- Sotheby's Strumenti ad Arco e a Corda Auction Catalog, October 23, 1997, Milan, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Milan (illustrated)