Joseph Dominique Lété, Nantes, c. 1839
Cello: 103550
Labeled, "Jh Lété luthier, à Nantes 1839."
Played and owned until recently by one of the principal cellists of Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, who purchased it from the widow of Dmitry Markevitch in 2007.
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with narrow to medium-width, mainly horizontal flame.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with grain of varying widths.
Ribs: and head of similar wood.
Varnish: of a reddish orange-brown color.
Length of back: 76.2 cm
Upper bouts: 34.4 cm
Middle bouts: 23.6 cm
Lower bouts: 44.3 cm
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Provenance
| until 2002 | Dmitry Markevitch |
| 2002-2007 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, London (2022)- Certificate: Jean-Jacques Rampal, Paris (2020)
Letter: Gitta B. Markevitch (photocopy) (2007)
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