Tommaso Balestrieri, Mantua, date unknown
Violin: 40320
Labeled, "Petrus Guarnerius."
Back: One-piece of broad curl
Top: of medium to narrow grain
Scroll: of fainter figure, attributed to Camillo Camilli
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red gold (over a lighter ground)
Length of back: 35.8 cm
Provenance
in 1995 | Sold by Christie's |
References
- Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 21, 1995, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)