Luigi Montanari, Milan, 1905
Violin: 101718
Labeled, "Luigi Montanari fece in Milano anno 1905."
Back: in two pieces of semi-slab cut maple with narrow to medium-width, mainly horizontal flame.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain broadening toward the edges.
Ribs: and head of similar wood.
Varnish: of a golden orange-brown color.
Length of back: 36.2 cm
Upper bouts: 16.9 cm
Middle bouts: 11.1 cm
Lower bouts: 20.7 cm
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Provenance
| until 1953 | L. P. Balmforth & Son |
| from 1953 | Miss J. Spencer |
| until 1975 | William Moennig & Son |
| from 1975 | Theodore Hoffman |
| until 2022 | Anonymous |
| in 2022 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2022 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2022)- Certificate: William Moennig & Son, Philadelphia, PA (1975)
- Letter certificate: L. P. Balmforth & Son, Leeds (1953)
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