Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1691, the 'Ginn'
Violin: 40769
Back: Two-piece
Top: of fine grain
Ribs: of small curl
Varnish: Golden red-brown
Length of back: 35.9 cm
Upper bouts: 16.8 cm
Middle bouts: 11.2 cm
Lower bouts: 20.6 cm
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Provenance
| until 1894 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1894 | E. Ginn |
| in 1945 | Francesca Ginn |
| Mrs. Robb | |
| in 1947 | Sold by William Lewis & Son |
| from 1949 | Roger N. Chittolini |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1894)
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References
36 Famous Italian Violins, Alex Wasinski, Herman Gordon, New York (illustrated)- Antonio Stradivari: His Life & Work (1644-1737), W. Henry, Arthur F. & Alfred E. Hill, William E. Hill & Sons, London, 1902
- Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari 1644-1737, Herbert K. Goodkind, Larchmont, NY (illustrated)