Tommaso Balestrieri, Mantua, date unknown
Small Violin: 44793
Labeled, "Thomas Balestrieri Cremonensis Fecit Mantuae. Anno 1761."
Back: One-piece of medium to narrow curl descending from left to right
Top: of medium grain opening out slightly towards the treble side
Scroll: by J. B. Ceruti, of plain wood
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Light red-brown
Length of back: 34.0 cm
Provenance
| in 1984 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1954)
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References
Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 5, 1984, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 5, 1984, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
