Carlo Giuseppe Testore, Milan, 1705
Violin: 44838
Labeled, "Carlo Giuseppe Testore in Contrada Larga di Milano al Segno dell'Aquila 1705."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl ascending slightly from left to right
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of narrow curl
Ribs: of fainter broader curl
Varnish: Golden
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Rummelhoff Hansens EFTF, Oslo (1937)
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References
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)- Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 3, 1985, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive