Gioffredo Cappa, Saluzzo, date unknown
Violin: 45211
Bearing a manuscript label, dated 1697 (Saluzzo).
Back: One-piece of small curl
Top: of irregular grain
Scroll: of fainter figure
Ribs: of fainter figure
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.1 cm
Provenance
| until 1913 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1913 | O. G. Haarbleichen |
| until 1953 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1953 | W. Channon |
| until 1981 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1981 | Anonymous |
| in 1990 | Sold by Bongartz's |
| in 1991 | Sold by Christie's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1981)- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1953)
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References
Bongartz's Musical Art and Objects Auction Catalog, November 19, 1990, Cologne, Bongartz's, Bongartz's, Cologne (illustrated)- Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 31, 1989, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
- Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 26, 1991, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)