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A VIOLIN BY GAETANO SGARABOTTO, MILAN, c. 1910

90: A VIOLIN BY GAETANO SGARABOTTO, MILAN, c. 1910


Labeled, "Enricus Ceruti fecit Cremonæ anno 1872 E. F. G."

LOB: 35.7 cm

This violin was made by Gaetano Sgarabotto in Milan, in circa 1910 and shows the characteristic wood selection and stylistic features associated with the maker. It is made as a copy of Enrico Ceruti, reflected in both its model, finer details and the label it bears. It’s interesting to note how the maker imitated the details of an early 19th century style neckset, with the belly edge running continuously beneath the neck block. In very good overall condition, this violin presents an appealing example of Sgarabotto’s early work.
  • Proforma Certificate: Jason Price, New York, NY (Mar 13 2026)
  • Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (Feb 25 2026) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1895 and 1898, respectively.
  • Certificate: Carlson & Neumann, Cremona (Jan 8 2026)
  • Certificate: Scrollavezza & Zanrè, Parma (Nov 14 2025)

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Ending on Mar 30 at
2:55 PM London / 3:55 PM Berlin / 9:55 AM New York

Estimate: £25,000–40,000

Bidding opens Mar 19, 2026 11:00 AM GMT

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