Domenico Montagnana, Venice, 1733, the 'Ex-Eisenberg'
Cello: 46599
Labeled, "Dominicus Montagnana, Sub Signum Cremonæ Venetia 1733."
Back: Two-piece of broad curl
Top: of even, rather open, grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-orange
Length of back: 74.0 cm
Upper bouts: 35.5
Middle bouts: 25.5
Lower bouts: 44.1
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Provenance
| Duke of Cambridge | |
| in 1950 | Sold by W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1950 | Mrs. E. Stanfield |
| in 1956 | Maurice Eisenberg |
| until 1973 | Jacques Français |
| from 1973 | Current owner |
Known players
Maurice Eisenberg
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1973) #963. "Grade: A+"- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1950)
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References
The Strad, January, 1956, London (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)