Antonio Mariani, Pesaro, 1666
Viola: 44068
Labeled, "Antonio Mariani in Pesaro, 1666."
Double-purfled with an intricate inlaid geometric design.
Back: In two pieces of slab cut maple with faint flame.
Top: in one piece of spruce with medium width grain.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a reddish brown color.
Length of back: 43.9 cm
Upper bouts: 21.1 cm
Middle bouts: 14 cm
Lower bouts: 26.4 cm
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Notes:
The instrument was still in its original form when it was acquired by Sandeman, but he had it reduced in size. After his death, the viola was restored to its former size by William E. Hill & Sons.Early Violas, Ernest N. Doring, Violins & Violinists, December, 1945, Chicago
Provenance
| Ernest A. Sandeman | |
| until 1941 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1941 | Nathan E. Posner |
| Ernest N. Doring | |
| in 1958 | Sold by Hans Weisshaar |
| 1958-2014 | Anonymous |
| from 2014 | Current owner |
Known players
Mary Elliott James
Certificates & Documents
- Bill of sale: Hans Weisshaar, Hollywood, CA (1958) Sold to Miss Mary James
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1941) "This viola, previously reduced in size, has been restored to its original dimensions...a handsome and characteristic example of the maker's work."
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1941) "This viola, previously reduced in size, has been restored to its original dimensions...a handsome and characteristic example of the maker's work."Cozio holds copies of many certificates and other documents, some of which are available to view on request. Please contact us if you wish to view a particular document. (Note that we do not always have permission to share documents.)
References
Violins & Violinists, December, 1945, Ernest N. Doring, William Lewis & Son, Chicago (illustrated)- The History of the Viola, Volume II, Maurice W. Riley (illustrated)
- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)
Violins & Violinists, December, 1945, Ernest N. Doring, William Lewis & Son, Chicago (illustrated)
