Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan, date unknown
Violin: 45023
Labeled, "Carlo Antonio Testore figlio maggiore del fu Carlo Giuseppe in Contrada larga al fegno dell' Aquila Milano 174*."
Back: Two-piece of faint narrow curl descending from the joint
Top: of fine grain on the treble side, opening out to medium grain on bass side
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of slightly more pronounced medium curl
Varnish: Light orange-brown
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Provenance
| Joseph Joachim | |
| until 1919 | John & Arthur Beare |
| ... | ... |
| in 1979 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1919)- Receipt: John & Arthur Beare, London (1919)
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References
Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 8, 1979, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 8, 1979, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
