Labeled, "Joannes Franciscus Pressenda q. Raphael fecit Taurini anno Domini 1843."
LOB: 35.5 cm
This striking violin stands as an excellent example of Pressenda’s fully mature work, embodying the distinctive style he refined with remarkable care over preceding decades. The lustrous red varnish and elegantly elongated ƒ-holes are entirely characteristic, reflecting the aesthetic language that would go on to influence generations of later Turinese makers. Instruments from the 1840s - widely regarded as the most sought-after period of Pressenda’s production - are especially prized for the assuredness, refinement, and tonal sophistication evident here.
Proforma Certificate: Jason Price, New York, NY (Feb 18 2026)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (Feb 4 2026) This item underwent dendrochronology testing. No result was found.
- Certificate: Kenneth Warren & Son, Chicago, IL (Feb 7 2017)
- Certificate: Bein & Fushi, Inc, Chicago, IL (Feb 1 2017)
Ending on Mar 5 at
1:56 PM New York / 6:56 PM London / 7:56 PM Berlin
Estimate:
$400,000–600,000
Bidding opens Feb 24, 2026 11:00 AM EST
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