Bernardo Calcagno, Genoa, c. 1750
Violin: 24151
Labeled, "Bernardus Calcanius fecit, Genuae, Anno 1756."
Back: of one piece half-slab cut maple with medium-width descending flame.
Top: in two piece of spruce, with medium-width grain broadening toward the edges.
Scroll: of plain maple.
Ribs: of quarter-cut maple.
Varnish: of a reddish-brown color.
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 15.9
Middle bouts: 10.9
Lower bouts: 20.2
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Provenance
| in 1920 | Dr. D. T. Vail |
| until 1974 | Kenneth Warren & Son |
| from 1974 | Edwin D. Sheldon |
| until 2011 | Alfredo Halegua |
| until 2011 | Anonymous |
| in 2011 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2011 | Anonymous |
| 2011-2014 | Anonymous |
| until 2016 | Anonymous |
| in 2016 | Sold by Tarisio Private Sales |
| from 2016 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Kenneth Warren & Son, Chicago, IL (2013)- Certificate: Kenneth Warren & Son, Chicago, IL (1974) 1321-C, J-5016.
- Certificate: Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., Cincinnati, OH (1920)
- Certificate: Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., New York, NY
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References
- Tarisio Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 4-5, 2011, New York, Tarisio, Tarisio, New York