Marco Antonio Cerin, Venice, 1793
Violin: 44308
Labeled, "Marcus Antonius Cerin alumnus, Antelmii Belosii fecit Venetiæ an. 1793."
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with medium-width flame descending from the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with broad-width grain.
Scroll: of plainer maple.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a reddish-brown color.
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Upper bouts: 16.5 cm
Middle bouts: 11.6 cm
Lower bouts: 20.2 cm
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Provenance
| until 1942 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| 1942-1972 | Charles Tyson |
| in 1972 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| from 1972 | Current owner |
References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 29, 1972, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)