Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, 1680
Violin: 45050
Labeled, "Francesco Ruger detto il per in Cremona 1680."
Back: One-piece cut on the slab with original wings on the lower bouts, of faint irregular medium curl
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: of very faint medium curl
Ribs: cut on the quarter of more pronounced medium curl
Varnish: Light golden-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1980)
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References
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)- Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments, Part II Auction Catalog, November 4, 1982, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)
