96:

A VIOLIN BY CARLO ANNIBALE TONONI, BOLOGNA, c. 1710 ‡

96: A VIOLIN BY CARLO ANNIBALE TONONI, BOLOGNA, c. 1710 ‡


Labeled, "Carlo Tononi Bolognese fece in Venezia l'A: 1738."

LOB: 35.9 cm

This violin shows the work of Carlo Tononi, executed before his move to Venice in 1717. It is distinct and differentiated from his father's work (for example, lot 93 of this catalog) by its broad model, wide, flat edge and elegant soundholes with round upper and lower holes.
  • Proforma Certificate: Jason Price, New York, NY (Mar 13 2026)
  • Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (Feb 19 2026) This item underwent dendrochronology testing. No result was found.
  • Certificate: Étienne Vatelot, Paris (Oct 20 1970)

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