Bartolomeo Cristofori, Florence, 1716
Cello: 46216
Labeled, "Bartolomeo Cristofori in Firenze 1716."
Read Jason Price's Carteggio about this cello.
Back: Two-piece cut on the quarter
Top: of uneven-grained pine, with sap streaks and hazel straking
Length of back: 78.2 cm
Upper bouts: 36.5 cm
Middle bouts: 24.4 cm
Lower bouts: 45.7 cm
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Provenance
| until 1909 | Anonymous |
| from 1909 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| 1916-c. 1925 | Col John Hopton |
| ... | ... |
| in 1937 | Sold by W. E. Hill & Sons |
| 1937-1963 | David Ffrangcon Thomas |
| ... | ... |
| in 1987 | Sold by J & A Beare |
| from 1987 | Anonymous |
| until 2023 | Anonymous |
| in 2023 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2023 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, London (2023)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2023) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1683 and 1705, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1987)
Letter: John & Arthur Beare, London (1987)- Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1937)
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1937)
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References
The Strad, January, 1985, John Dilworth, London (illustrated)- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)