Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, date unknown
Cello: 45048
Labeled, "Francesco Ruger detto il Per in Cremona, 1690."
Back: Two-piece cut on the slab of irregular medium to broad curl ascending slightly from the joint
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out to medium grain on the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 73.4 cm
Provenance
in 1982 | Sold by Sotheby's |
References
- Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments, Part II Auction Catalog, November 4, 1982, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)