Matteo Goffriller, Venice, 1690
Cello: 44306
Back: Two-piece of plain wood marked by a faint small curl, with original wings in the lower flanks and small wing in the bass side of the upper flank; there are remains of gilt initials, probably from a former owner
Top: of pine, with original wings added to the lower flanks and the top bass flank
Scroll: of wood similar to that used for the ribs
Ribs: of wood cut on the slab, marked by a small curl
Varnish: Red-brown
Notes:
This instrument was for many years attributed to Carlo Bergonzi. It has been reduced in size.Matteo Gofriller, The Strad, June, 1972, London
Illustrated in "The Strad," volume 83, p. 114.
Geigen aus Venedig, Aloys Greither, Geigen aus Venedig, Hanau
Provenance
| until 1936 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1936 | Henry Werro |
| in 1972 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London
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References
Geigen aus Venedig, Aloys Greither, Werner Dausien, Hanau (illustrated)- The Strad, June, 1972, London (illustrated)