Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, 1670
Violin: 42239
Labeled, "Nicolaus Amatus Cremonen. Hieronymi Fil., ac Antonij Nepos Fecit 1669."
Back: One-piece
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: Carl Mächler, Zurich (1970) Ascribes the work to Nicolo Amati.
- Certificate: Johann Stübiger, Vienna (1921) Ascribes the instrument to Nicolo Amati.
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References
- Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 17, 1998, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive