Domenico Montagnana, Venice, 1728
Violin: 44698
Labeled, "Domenicus Montagnana Sub Si / gnum Cremonae Venetiis 1728."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl
Top: of medium to open grain
Scroll: not original, German circa 1850/60
Ribs: of medium to narrow curl
Varnish: Red-brown over a golden ground
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Provenance
until 1987 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., New York, NY (1938)
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References
- Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 29, 1987, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 30, 1989, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)