103:

A VIOLIN BY NICOLA BERGONZI, CREMONA, c. 1790 ‡

103: A VIOLIN BY NICOLA BERGONZI, CREMONA, c. 1790 ‡


Labeled, "Joannes Batista Guadagnini Placentinus fecit Mediolani 1742."

The head by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Parma, c.1760. 

LOB: 35.4 cm

Note: LOB: 35.4 cm

  • Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, London (Oct 28 2024)
  • Certificate: Dmitry Gindin, London (Oct 7 2024)
  • Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (Sep 19 2024) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1738 and 1740, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
  • Certificate: Hamma & Co., Stuttgart (May 16 1973) ascribing the violin to J. B. Cerutti (sic)

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