Alfredo Contino, Naples, 1925
Violin: 101615
Labeled, "Alfredus Contino Premiato al Concorso di Liuteria in Roma unico allievo di V. Postiglione Fecit Napoli anno 1925." Signed to the label.
Branded to the button, "A. Contino Napoli." Inscribed to the inside top, "Alfredus Contino me fecit Napoli 1925."
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with narrow to medium-width flame descending slightly from the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain broadening toward the edges.
Ribs: and head of similar wood.
Varnish: of a dark orange-brown color.
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Upper bouts: 16.3 cm
Middle bouts: 11.1 cm
Lower bouts: 20.5 cm
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Provenance
| until 2022 | Anonymous |
| in 2022 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2022 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2022)
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