Pietro Antonio Dalla Costa, Treviso, 1764
Violin: 44934
Labeled, "Petrus Antonius a Costa / fecit Tarvisio Anno 1764."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl descending slightly from the joint
Top: of medium to fine grain in the center, opening out to medium grain on the flanks
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Provenance
| until 1956 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1956 | Max Möller & Son |
| in 1988 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Max Möller & Son, Amsterdam (1956) With photos attached.
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References
Sotheby Parke Bernet Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 19, 1985, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 23-25, 1988, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, Part II, November 14, 1985, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)