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Tarisio presents one of the earliest known violins of Giuseppe Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ in the June 2012 London sale. Dating from c. 1725, the violin is well certified and represents only the second time the maker has appeared at auction in 10 years.

Labeled, “Joseph Guarnerius fecit Cremone anno 1725 *IHS.” Inscribed to the inside lower bass rib, “…1805…”. The varnish restored.
LOB 35.6 cm
* Sold with certificates from J. & A. Beare Ltd., London, Peter Biddulph, London, and Bein & Fushi Inc., Chicago.

Bidding opens June 23, 2012, 11am BST
Ending June 25, 2012 (time TBA)

Private Viewings, Appointments & Estimates
We welcome your serious inquiries for private viewings in London after May 15, or on location. Please contact Mio Kobayashi at mkobayashi@tarisio.com or +44 (0)20 7354 5763 to inquire about appointments and estimates.

Bidding
Bidding is conducted online at tarisio.com. Phone bidding is encouraged at +1 (212) 307-7224. Preregistration is required 24 hours before the sale.

Public Viewings
London
Westbury Hotel, Mayfair
2nd Floor Gallery
New Bond & Conduit St.
Sunday, 24 June, 11am-9pm
Monday 25 June, 9am-5pm

New York
Inquiries and appointments encouraged before 15 May

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*Updated May 4, 2012