Santo Serafin, Venice, 1743, the 'Boris Schwarz'
Violin: 46233
Labeled, "Sanctus Seraphin, Utensis Fecit, Venetiis 1743" and bearing the maker's stamp at the bottom bout.
Back: in one-piece of maple of broad strong curl.
Top: in two pieces of spruce of medium width grain.
Scroll: of wood similar to back.
Ribs: of wood similar to back.
Varnish: of a gold-orange color.
Length of back: 35.2 cm
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Provenance
| in 1950 | Boris Schwarz |
| Sold by Emil Herrmann, New York | |
| in 1992 | Sold by Skinner |
| 1992-2014 | Anonymous |
| until 1992 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1963)- Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1941)
- Certificate: Hamma & Co., Stuttgart (1913)
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References
Skinner's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 17, 1992, Boston, Skinner, Skinner, Boston (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)