Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, 1660, the 'Admiral Buckle'
Violin: 46203
Labeled, "Antonius, & Hieronymus Fr. Amati / Cremonen. Andreas fil. F 1615."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl ascending from the joint
Top: of fine grain, broadening towards the flanks
Scroll: of faint medium curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Provenance
| Admiral Sir Claude Buckle | |
| Sold by W. E. Hill & Sons | |
| Charles James Oldham | |
| until 1915 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1915 | Robert Augustus Bower |
| until 1949 | Vladimir Elin |
| from 1949 | Mary Graham Rourke |
| in 2017 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1915)
Letter: Alfred E. Hill, London (1915) To Robert Bauer: "This Rugeri-Amati is a very old friend of our Firm! ... It was always known as an Amati and, when Sir Claude Buckle brought it to my Father to whom he sold it, it passed as an Amati and as such was sold to the late Charles Oldham of Brighton.... To my mind, it is thoroughly characteristic of Francesco Rugeri and an instrument of the best type of this maker's work, and, I may add, in no way inferior to an Amati."- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1890)
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References
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 18, 1985, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)- The Strad, May, 1982, London