Bernardo Calcagno, Genoa, 1736
Violin: 47258
Labeled, "Bernardus Calcanius / fecit Anno 1736."
Back: Two-piece
Top: by Paolo Castello circa 1760, of medium grain
Length of back: 35.1 cm
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Provenance
| in 1978 | Sold by Jacques Français |
| in 1978 | Sold by Christie's |
| from 1978 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1978) #2008. Attributes the entire instrument to Calcagni. Grade "A+".
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References
Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 21, 1978, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)- The Emil Herrmann Collection - Part I, Andy Lim & Gregory Singer, Darling Publications, Cologne / New York (illustrated)
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)