Giovanni Battista Ceruti, Cremona, c. 1814, the 'ex-Robert Mann'
Violin: 101273
Labeled, "Jo: Baptista Ceruti Cremonensis Cremonæ Am. 1814."
Back: The back in two pieces of quarter cut maple with faint medium-width flame descending slightly from the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain broadening toward the edges.
Scroll: of similar wood.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of an orange-brown color.
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Upper bouts: 16.3 cm
Middle bouts: 10.5 cm
Lower bouts: 20.0 cm
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Provenance
| until 2023 | Anonymous |
| in 2023 | Sold by Tarisio Private Sales |
| from 2023 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2023)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2022) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1700 and 1790, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
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References
- Private Archives - 10746, William Moennig & Son