Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan, 1735
Violin: 40195
Labeled, "Carlo Antonio Testore figlio maggiore del fu Carlo Giuseppe in Contrada Larga al segno dell'Aquila 173*" and branded with the maker's monogram internally and on the button.
Back: Two-piece, with scratched simulated purfling
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Provenance
| in 2002 | Sold by Christie's |
Certificates & Documents
- Insurance valuation: John & Arthur Beare, London (1946)
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1946)
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References
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 13, 2002, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 16, 1999, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 13, 2002, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
