Spirito Sorsana, Cuneo, 1737
Violin: 43324
Bearing a facsimile label.
Back: One-piece marked by a small curl
Top: of pine of very fine grain at the center opening slightly on the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Light golden brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
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Provenance
until 1896 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
from 1896 | Miss Halford |
until 1947 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
1947-1982 | Sascha Lasserson |
in 1982 | Sold by Phillip's |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1947)
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References
- Meister Italienischer Geigenbaukunst (8th Edition), Hamma & Co., Florian Noetzel Verlag, Wilhelmshaven (illustrated)
- Phillip's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 17, 1982, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)
- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)