Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan, 1734
Violin: 44872
Labeled, "Testore figlio Maggiore del fu Carlo Giuseppe in Contrada Largo al segno del Aquila a Milano 1734."
Back: Two-piece of horizontal narrow curl
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.8 cm
Notes:
Branded internally "C. A. T." with the double-headed eagle.Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 22, 1986, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 22, 1986, London, London
Provenance
| in 1986 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Hart & Son, London (1902)
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 22, 1986, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 22, 1986, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
