Giovanni Battista Grancino I, Milan, date unknown
Violin: 43464
Labeled, "Givoanni Grancino in Contrada Largha di Milano al segno / della Corona 1662."
Back: Two-piece of plain wood
Top: of medium to open grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red over golden ground
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Provenance
in 1996 | Sold by Christie's |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: Max Möller & Son, Amsterdam (1965)
- Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1934)
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References
- Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 12, 1996, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
- Emil Herrmann Rare Violins (Meistergeigen) 1927-28, Emil Herrmann, New York (illustrated)