Bartolomeo Tassini, Veneto, 1754
Violin: 44318
Labeled, "Opus Bartholomaei Tassini Veneti 1754."
The head possibly by another hand. Illustrated on p. 666 of "Meister italiennischer Geigenbaukunst" by Walter Hamma.
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: of fainter curl.
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Provenance
| until 1973 | Fritz Blaskopf |
| in 1973 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| from 1973 | Kronnenberg |
| until 2014 | Anonymous |
| in 2014 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2014 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2014) Dates the latest ring of bass and treble sides as 1687 and 1683 respectively. Written report available for purchase upon request
Certificate: Hug & Co., Zurich (1953)- Certificate: Hamma & Co., Stuttgart (1951)
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References
- Italian Violin Makers (1964), Karel Jalovec, Paul Hamlyn, London, 1964
Italienische Geigenbauer (1957), Karel Jalovec, Artia, Prague, 1957 (illustrated)- Sotheby's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 8, 1973, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)