Peregrino Michelli Di Zanetto, Brescia, c. 1560
Viola: 44785
Labeled, "Andrea Amati . . . 1568."
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with narrow width flame running mostly horizontally
Top: in two pieces of pine with uneven grain.
Scroll: not original.
Ribs: of similar wood
Varnish: of an orangish brown color.
Length of back: 41.3 cm
Upper bouts: 19.5 cm
Middle bouts: 13.6 cm
Lower bouts: 24.1 cm
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Provenance
| Gertrude Buttery | |
| Sold by Emil Herrmann, New York | |
| from 1985 and in 1991 | Current owner |
Known players
Ellen Rose
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2014) Dates the latest ring of bass and treble sides as 1502 and 1501 respectively. Written report available for purchase upon request.
- Insurance valuation: Gael Français, New York, NY (2011) $900,000
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1986) #2672.- Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY
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References
The History of the Viola, Volume II, Maurice W. Riley (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, Box 49 (illustrated)