Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, c. 1675
Violin: 45052
Labeled, "Francesco Ruger detto il Per Cremona 1690."
Back: Two-piece cut on the slab of faint medium curl descending from the joint
Top: of medium to fine grain on the treble side, opening out to broad grain on the bass side
Scroll: later, of faint broad curl
Ribs: cut on the slab of faint medium curl
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
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Provenance
| in 1966 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| from 1966 | Gehrig |
| in 1982 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1952)
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References
Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments, Part II Auction Catalog, November 4, 1982, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments, Part II Auction Catalog, November 4, 1982, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
