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A VIOLIN ASCRIBED TO MATTEO GOFFRILLER, VENICE, c. 1720 ‡

91: A VIOLIN ASCRIBED TO MATTEO GOFFRILLER, VENICE, c. 1720 ‡


Labeled, "Matteo Goffriller fecit Venetijis anno 1725."

Dimensions of the top modified. Possibly composite. Rosewood nigra fittings. 

LOB: 35.0 cm

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  • Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (Dec 20 2024) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1677 and 1562, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
  • Letter certificate: Kagan & Gaines, Chicago, IL (Sep 12 1972) No 708
  • Certificate: Lyon & Healy, Chicago, IL (Feb 1 1943) No. G 10194
  • Letter certificate: Albert Caressa, Paris (Dec 21 1926)

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