Lorenzo & Tomaso Carcassi, Florence, 1770
Viola: 44735
Labeled, "Loro. e Tomo. Carcassi in Firenze nell'anno 1767. All' insegna del Giglio."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl descending slightly from the joint
Top: of broad grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Light golden-brown
Length of back: 40.3 cm
Provenance
in 1986 | Sold by Sotheby's |
References
- Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 19, 1986, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive