Andrea Guarneri, Cremona, c. 1676, the 'Schoenfeld'
Violin: 101900
Labeled, "Andrea Guarnerius fecit Cremone sub titulo Sanctae Teresia 1676."
Bearing a Hill number P310 to the fingerboard.
Back: One-piece, cut on the slab, with handsome wavy curl
Length of back: 35.1 cm
Upper bouts: 15.9 cm
Middle bouts: 11.1 cm
Lower bouts: 19.9 cm
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Provenance
| until 1920 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1920 | Mrs. F. Austin |
| until 1941 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1941 | J. E. Hesketh |
| until 1942 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1942 | Henry B. Briggs |
| 1962-2019 | Alice Schoenfeld |
| from 2019 | University of Southern California Thornton School of Music |
| until 2024 | Anonymous |
| in 2024 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2024 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2024)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2023) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1646 and 1649, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1942)
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2024)
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References
- W. E. Hill & Sons - Business Records (1850 - 1990)