Santo Serafin, Venice, 1725
Violin: 44876
Labeled, "Sanctus Seraphin Utinensis fecit Venetijs Anno 17*4."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl ascending from the joint
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of faint medium to broad curl
Ribs: one-piece lower rib of medium curl branded "Santo Serafin" by the tailpin; remaining ribs of medium curl
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 36.0 cm
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Étienne Vatelot, Paris (1978)
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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)
