Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, 1650
Violin: 40199
Labeled, "Antonius et Hieronymus Fr Amati Cremonen Andrae fil F 15**."
Back: One-piece
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: Hamma & Co., Stuttgart (1940) Together with letters dated 20th and 29th June 1940. Refers to the violin as the work of the Brothers Amati.
- Certificate: Theodor Schrage, Berlin (1926) Refers to the violin as the work of the Brothers Amati.
- Certificate: August Herrmann, Berlin (1902) Transcription and a letter from August Herrmann, Berlin, dated 2nd June 1939. Refers to the violin as the work of the Brothers Amati.
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References
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 14, 2000, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)