Paolo Antonio Testore, Milan, 1730
Violin: 43635
Labeled, "Pietro Ranta / Brescia 1728."
Back: Two-piece, cut on the slab
Top: of medium to fine grain
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of plain wood
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
References
Sotheby Parke Bernet Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 27, 1980, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)