Annibale Fagnola, Turin, 1911
Viola: 126550
Labeled, "Hannibal Fagnola fecit Taurini anno Domini 1911."
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with medium width flame descending from the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium-broad grain narrowing at the center seam.
Ribs: and head of similar wood.
Varnish: of a red-brown color.
Length of back: 40.8 cm
Upper bouts: 19.1 cm
Middle bouts: 13.1 cm
Lower bouts: 23.8 cm
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Provenance
| in 1972 | Anonymous |
| ... | ... |
| in 2009 | Sold by Christie's |
| until 2019 | Anonymous |
| in 2019 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2019 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Jason Price, New York, NY (2025)- Certificate: Peter Biddulph, London (2025)
- Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (2025) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1900 and 1902, respectively.
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References
Christie's Musical Fine Instruments Auction Catalog, October 13, 2009, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)