Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan, 1743
Violin: 43408
Bearing its original label, "Carlo Antonio Testore figlio maggiore del su Carlo Giuseppe in Contrada larga al segno dell'Aquila Milano 1743."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl descending from the joint
Top: of fine grain
Scroll: of curl similar to back
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Dark chocolate-brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Provenance
| until 1936 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1936 | Miss N. V. Marriott |
| in 1991 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| in 1993 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1936)
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 29, 1993, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 7, 1991, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 29, 1993, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
