Pietro Guarneri of Mantua, Mantua, 1703, the 'Wertheim'
Violin: 43403
Labeled, "Petrus Guarnerius Cremonensis fecit / Mantua sub tit. Sanctae Teresiae 1703."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl
Top: of narrow grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Light red-gold
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Provenance
| Mrs. Maurice Wertheim | |
| until 1965 | Henry Hottinger |
| from 1965 | Rembert Wurlitzer Inc. |
| in 1978 | Sold by Harry A. Duffy |
| ... | ... |
| in 1993 | Sold by Christie's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1966)- Certificate: Luthier Rosenthal, New York, NY (1959)
- Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1933)
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References
Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 23, 1988, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)- Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 3, 1993, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
- Henry Hottinger Collection (illustrated)