Jacob Stainer, Absam, 1655
Violin: 41739
Labeled, "Jacobus Stainer in Absam / prope Oenipontum 16**."
Back: One-piece with large wings in the treble flanks
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Provenance
in 1950 | Sold by William Lewis & Son |
... | ... |
in 2011 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Insurance valuation: Bein & Fushi, Inc, Chicago, IL (1984)
Certificate: William Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL (1952)
Letter: William Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL (1952)
Certificate: William Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL (1952)
- Bill of sale: William Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL (1952)
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References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 29, 2011, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 8, 2006, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
The Lewis Collection of Old Violins, Violas, Cellos & Bows (Sep., 1950) (illustrated)