Giovanni Tononi, Bologna, c. 1696, the 'Sturgis'
Violin: 41119
Labeled, "Joannes Tunonus fecit Bononiae / in Platea Pauaglionis / Anno Domini 1696."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl
Top: of fine grain
Scroll: of faint curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
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Provenance
| in 2006 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Kenneth Warren & Son (photocopy), Chicago, IL (1991)- Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1929)
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References
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 8, 2006, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)- Skinner's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 4, 2001, Boston, Skinner, Skinner, Boston (illustrated)
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, Box 46 (illustrated)