Domenico Montagnana, Venice, 1735
Cello: 44238
Labeled, "Domenico Montagnana / Sub Signo Cremonae Venetia 1735."
Back: Two-piece of medium narrow curl descending from the joint; several repaired sound-post cracks
Top: of broad grain
Ribs: of medium irregular curl
Varnish: Brownish gold
Length of back: 73.9 cm
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Provenance
| Grand Duke Constantine Nikolayevich | |
| Grand Duke Constantin Constantinovich | |
| Grand Duchess Elisabeth Mawrievna | |
| until 1917 | Ernst Geiser |
| from 1917 | Otto Wulffius |
| in 1979 | Sold by Christie's |
| 1982-2004 | Boris Pergamenschikow |
| from 2006 and in 2006 | UK Philharmonia Orchestra |
| in 2006 | Sold by John & Arthur Beare |
| from 2006 | Razumovsky Trust |
Known players
Boris Pergamenschikow, David Cohen
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (2006)- Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1982) #2308.
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London September-October, 1927
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References
- Boris Pergamenschikow
Christie's Musical Manuscripts, Printed Music and Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, January 24, 1979, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)- J. & A. Beare - Notable Sales
- Montagnana Cello comes to the UK
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)