Andrea Guarneri, Cremona, 1694
Violin: 44880
Bearing its original label, "Andreas Guarnerius fecit Cremona sub titulo Sanctae Teresiae 1694."
Back: One-piece of horizontal medium to narrow curl
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Provenance
C. J. Read | |
from 1931 | Mona Leigh |
in 1986 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1931)
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References
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 22, 1986, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive
- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)