Lorenzo & Tomaso Carcassi, Florence, 1775
Violin: 45232
Labeled, "Lor° Tom° Carcassi / in Firenze nell' Anno 1775 / All' Insegna del Giglio" and stamped T967 at the end of the fingerboard.
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl
Top: of fine to medium grain
Scroll: of irregular curl
Ribs: of irregular curl
Varnish: Golden-orange
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Upper bouts: 16.5 cm
Middle bouts: 10.8 cm
Lower bouts: 20.1 cm
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Provenance
| in 1992 | Sold by Phillip's |
| ... | ... |
| in 2000 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Kenneth Warren & Son, Chicago, IL (2009)- Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (2000) #5520.
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References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 5, 2000, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)- Phillip's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 21, 1991, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)
- Phillip's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 19, 1992, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 5, 2000, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
