Giovanni Battista Rogeri, Brescia, 1680
Small Violin: 44718
Labeled, "Franciscus Ruggeri / fecit Cremona 1658."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl ascending from the joint
Top: of medium grain at the joint, broadening slightly at the flanks
Scroll: Later Milanese of medium curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 34.7 cm
References
Sotheby Parke Bernet Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 5, 1977, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)
Sotheby Parke Bernet Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 5, 1977, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)
