Giovanni Battista Grancino I, Milan, 1695
Violin: 43465
Labeled, "Giovanni Grancino in Contrada Largha di Milano al segno della Corona 1695."
Back: Two-piece of horizontal narrowl curl
Top: of medium to fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: by Fendt, of medium to narrow curl
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Provenance
until 1912 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
... | ... |
in 1996 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1912)
- Receipt: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1912)
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References
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1996, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 20, 1995, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)