Francesco Goffriller, Udine, 1725
Violin: 49357
Bearing the maker's brand "FRAN. GOFFRI." to the back below the button and the bottom rib. Branded CURTIS on the lower rib. Original unaltered label.
Back: One-piece
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Provenance
| until 1929 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1929 | Curtis Institute of Music |
| in 1943 | Sold by William Moennig & Son |
| from 1943 | Dr. Cohen |
| in 1955 | Sold by William Moennig & Son |
| 1955-1987 | Alphonse Carlo |
| in 1987 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London "This violin of fine proportions is a rare and excellent example of the maker's work."
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References
World of Strings, Spring, 1955, William Moennig & Sons, Philadelphia (illustrated)- World of Strings, 1987 Holiday Issue, William Moennig & Son, Philadelphia (illustrated)