Giovanni Francesco Celoniato, Turin, 1734
Violin: 44748
Labeled, "Joannes Fransiscus Celionatus fecit Taurini Anno 1734."
Back: Two-piece of small curl descending slightly from the joint
Top: of medium broad curl
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Dark golden brown
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Provenance
| in 1978 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: A. Eisenstein & Son, New York, NY (1977)
Letter: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1964) Affirms that a certificate (Nr. 7276) for the violin was issued on January 24, 1927, by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., identifying it as the work of Celionatus.
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References
Sotheby Parke Bernet Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, December 1, 1978, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)